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C-Level Executive - Nonprofit Leader - Board Member

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Salt Lake City, UT

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January 30, 2024

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JEFFERY BRAY *

JEFFERY BRAY

**** ****** ****, **** **** CITY, UT 84117 PHONE: 801-***-**** EMAIL: ad28cu@r.postjobfree.com Driving Quality Impact Leading Value Driven Partnerships and Strategic Opportunities To Support Integral Solutions and Advance The Greater Good

EXECUTIVE PROFILE

Progressive Leadership - Integrating leadership approaches that grasp the core structural principles of value based connection to expand opportunity. With presence and genuine interaction, supporting individuals in purpose driven business. Encouraging the opportunity to see all angles and ask questions, leading from a place of clarity and understanding, inspiring partnerships to create greater opportunities and enhance the lives of many. Inclusive Determination - Lead with long term strategy and vision. Driven by engaging with people, partners, employees, and our connection to meaningful solutions. Developing and mastering progressive quality, compliance, and networking techniques to support relationships and expand organizational growth. Through insight seeing the far larger picture, applying strategic approaches, serving the greater good, and driving quality development. Innovative Networking Advancement - Leading with a focus on creating value with every partnership, collaborating to position diverse opportunities that benefit everyone involved. Well spoken, clear, and present with every interaction. Taking all elements in to incorporate and establish mutual trust, developing supportive approaches and leveraging knowledge and experience in response to changing industries. Motivational Problem Solving - Natural ability to approach challenges with curiosity and exploration, providing adaptable motivation in every growth opportunity. With determined professional and personal growth, establish clear guidance to identify the need, the why, and drive fulfillment. Providing resources and tools based on real needs, with commitment, advocacy, and accountability in the culture, creating loyalty and healthy environments. Relationship Driven Communication - Lead with a deep understanding of the importance of listening, knowing when to act, and strategically guiding conversations to meet the needs of every partnership. With broad industry experience and expansive perspectives, continuously build momentum, advance the industry and relationships through our collective values to improve life and the health of everyone we meet. Vision for Growth Networking Intelligence Quality & Compliance Proactive Initiative Continuous Improvement Consulting Integrated Collaboration Genuine & Strategic Relationship Development Engaging Interaction Advocacy Exceed Expectations Corporate Analysis Philanthropy Philosophical Optimism Nonprofit Leadership Fundraising Lean Management PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Chief Legislative Affairs Officer 2021 - 2022

UpHealth, Salt Lake City, Utah

UpHealth is a global company with a mission to promote change in healthcare, integrating solutions through combining innovative technology and infrastructure with established services. UpHealth empowers an international network of the world’s largest health institutions to provide high quality healthcare ecosystems and improve how healthcare is delivered and managed. UpHealth platforms create digitally enabled “care communities” that improve access and achieve better patient outcomes. Envisioning a world in which everyone, everywhere, can enjoy quality health.

• Developed and implemented advocacy strategy, increasing the visibility and influence of integral solutions.

• Coordinated organizational partnerships to achieve value driven policy outcomes and collaborative advocacy strategies and approaches.

• Worked closely with CEO, Executive Leadership, clients, and partners across governmental, legislative, and policy-making organizations.

• Built and maintained relationships with key policymakers, stakeholders, and organizations for long term and inclusive legislative actions, benefiting the industry and organization.

• Presented key developments at the federal and state level on corporate advocacy work.

• Developed and contributed to public affairs messaging and brand initiatives, creating dialogue to improve and adjust impact experience of products, services, and value driven advantages. JEFFERY BRAY 2

• Oversaw, monitored, and anticipated political and policy developments impacting industry and business solutions, developing strategies for engagement.

• Attended hearings, meetings, and various events to represent corporate and industry interests.

• Collaborated and partnered with marketing initiatives to position and strengthen advocacy messaging.

• Worked closely with external consultants and executive leadership to align strategies and meet organizational goals.

• Leveraged relationships with industry organizations and stakeholders to accomplish policy intentions.

• Provided continuous development and sophisticated understanding of federal policy, organizations, and political environments, maintaining inclusive, neutral, growth based approaches to policy advancements.

• Served as expert resource on the intersection of political and legislative issues and how this impacts business plans, strategies and solutions,

• Established bipartisan relationships on Capitol Hill, with the Executive Branch, and State Legislatures.

• Partnered with executive leadership to plan and implement comprehensive, proactive advocacy plans, advancing organizational interests, client interests, and the interests of partners. CEO Chief Executive Officer 2011 - 2021

Innovations Group Inc. – MedQuest Pharmacy, Salt Lake City, Utah Innovations Group, Inc (IGI) is an industry leading suite of companies focused on the health and wellness of individuals, medical practices, and organizations. As a globally recognized leader and part of a worldwide network, IGI creates value through innovation, providing meaningful solutions, opportunity to serve people, and improve healthcare. With a mission to lead high quality breakthrough industry approaches in quality, specialty pharmacy, training, technology, manufacturing, testing, education, and more, IGI values the cultural framework of the company, planning with integrity to care for our communities, nurturing diverse, collaborative, and open environments to work together to improve the lives of many.

• Directed management of the organization, business, and partnership dynamics.

• Ensured organizational efficiency and communication, directing assets and affairs in collaboration with the managing Board of Directors.

• Leveraged industry knowledge to anticipate and effectively manage business opportunities.

• Managed annual revenue of $30M per year, successfully achieving organizational growth initiatives.

• Lead, motivated, and mentored over 125 team members to creatively expand organizational missions.

• Liaison with governmental agencies and partners across multiple industry lines, establishing strong relationships to create meaningful change and awareness in the industry.

• Managed company sale and acquisition of $180M, serving as primary liaison with new ownership.

• Developed and implemented company strategy, strategic planning, and oversaw operational development.

• Built relationships with 100’s of elected officials, implementing corporate and industry advocacy.

• Ensured quality and compliance strategies exceeded company values by implementing team based initiatives and collaboration.

• Reviewed and developed strategies for growth objectives, sales objectives, market share and profitability.

• Recognized nationally for exceeding quality and compliance regulations and inclusive industry advancement initiatives.

• Worked with over 20,000 physicians and licensed medical providers, and 100,000’s of patients.

• Mentored leadership development of all key accountability positions managing the organization.

• Ensured organizational resources and tools, supporting the team for success and professional development.

• Maintained collaborative relationships and worked closely with Board of Directors.

• Lead re-organization and growth initiatives that resulted in high % revenue increase.

• Managed public relations, community participation, and licensure in all 50 states.

• Oversaw development standards for performance, performance reviews, and performance improvement.

• Managed and directed primary relationships, external communication, and reports prepared and presented to the board of directors.

• Directed, created, and implemented corporate policies across business lines.

• Determined company organization, job descriptions and cross-utilization of capabilities with employees.

• Oversaw product development, product strategy, prioritized meetings, status reports, new products and development expenses.

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Executive Vice President 2008 - 2011

Innovations Group Inc., Salt Lake City, Utah

Innovations Group, Inc (IGI) is an industry leading suite of companies focused on the health and wellness of individuals, medical practices, and organizations. As a globally recognized leader and part of a worldwide network, IGI creates value through innovation, providing meaningful solutions, opportunity to serve people, and improve healthcare. With a mission to lead high quality breakthrough industry approaches in quality, specialty pharmacy, training, technology, manufacturing, testing, education, and more, IGI values the cultural framework of the company, planning with integrity to care for our communities, nurturing diverse, collaborative, and open environments to work together to improve the lives of many.

• Developed and implemented integrated solutions, impact strategies, and networking initiatives.

• Engaged legislative officials and industry officials in comprehensive discussions to expand awareness.

• Developed and nurtured collaborative partnerships, streamlining initiatives and accomplishing missions.

• Leveraged in depth knowledge and understanding of industry, recognizing key patterns to effectively engage partnerships, and enhance outcomes for providers, and patient care needs.

• Ensured financial strategies were in place, aligning financial priorities with strategic plans.

• Provided ongoing education and resources, guiding each client with valuable information about products.

• Developed, formalized, and implemented standardized compliance procedures for quality improvement.

• Aligned objectives with company mission, increasing business development and growth.

• Led teams to strategically achieve long-term goals through a value based approach, developing community partnerships and success-based outcomes.

• Developed strategies to launch and integrate resources, tools, and communication.

• Utilized partnership forecasting for long term relationships and dynamic growth opportunities for all involved.

• Collaboratively utilized product results to make foundational decisions and drive business decisions.

• Implemented individualized time, attention, and interaction to cultivate client and team relationship growth.

• Consulted and encouraged teams, utilizing all resources for successful solution based outcomes.

• Identified top customers, partnering with key practices and establishing trust.

• Designed and launched initiatives, implementing improvements to strategically meet the needs of partners.

• Exceeded market share growth, successfully achieving and meeting goals and objectives.

• Liaison with national partners, establishing educational based platforms for strengthened relationships.

• Successfully implemented products through advanced industry knowledge and customer application.

• Analyzed development efficiency to identify areas of opportunity and growth, aligned with community needs and mission of the organization.

• Developed business strategies through diverse experience and a broad industry knowledge base, collaborating and supporting business goals.

• Supported all internal teams, listening, providing feedback and coaching. Chief Executive Officer 2011 - 2021

Medical Horizons, Salt Lake City, Utah

Medical Horizons fosters a corporate climate of quality and care, specializing in customized formulations and contract supplement and nutraceuticals manufacturing. Working with health companies, health care providers, and patients, Medical Horizons provides solutions for personalized medicine and offerings based on your needs and patient demographics. Our commitment to quality, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement extends throughout our organization, our programs, our partners, and the providers we work with.

• Drove organizational initiatives for continuous improvement, simplicity, and industry agility.

• Built and maintained relationships, empowering improvements, suggestions, and collaborative decisions.

• Provided essential leadership support and development for organizational teams, programs, and partners.

• Developed and implemented quality assurance programs, policies, and compliance standards.

• Expanded high quality product line to over 100 products with reputational integrity.

• Increased private label options as well as launched a physician/practitioner only product line and program.

• Led quality control and quality assurance teams, ensuring final sign-off on products and processes.

• Developed creative approaches and opportunities to gain insight into organizational operations, asking thought based questions, proposing alternatives, and increasing efficiency.

• Led organizational initiatives, adapting to the highest, best use, and most pressing needs of the company. JEFFERY BRAY 4

• Collaborative leader, continuously enhanced and achieved team development and well established goals.

• Directed organizational management and teams in a specialized and expansive industry.

• Attended international conferences and events to advocate products and services to healthcare professionals and organizations nationwide.

• Effectively prioritized solution-based interactions, ensuring coordination, resources, and tools to support teams.

• Initiated CGMP regulations (Current Good Manufacturing Practice).

• Organized and facilitated FDA registration and inspected facility.

• Improved organizational procedures and applied advanced industry knowledge to streamline efforts and develop new market shares.

• Implemented integral approaches with product lines, increasing industry awareness and education. Vice President of Corporate Finance 2007 - 2008

SAC Financial Services, Las Vegas, Nevada

SAC provides financial services across the U.S. As a lender with extensive capital resources, and a diversified portfolio spanning a broad geography of client's, stakeholders, and numerous industries, SAC Financial Services primary focus is on public and private nano-cap, micro-cap and small-cap companies, entrepreneurs, investors and service providers.

• Senior member of the executive management team, reported directly to the CEO of the company.

• Advised corporate executives and management on financial goals.

• Developed and implemented integrated partnership impact strategies and fundraising initiatives.

• Oversaw national programs and budgets to ensure financial priorities met organizational standards.

• Analyzed and audited financial well-being of the company to ensure financial growth and priorities aligned with strategic plans. Identified areas of financial oversight and strategies to advance revenue.

• Created forecasting models for projecting business trajectory.

• Worked directly and collaboratively with diverse groups of stakeholders and investors.

• Maximized finance staff performance through relationship building, development, and training.

• Collaboratively utilized data to make foundational decisions, identify future ventures, and drive business decisions.

• Developed investor relations, public relations, and corporate and financial communication.

• Established benchmarks to drive resource allocation, assets, and reflection.

• Served as networking executive with international organizations such as the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) and the National Investor Relations Institute (NIRI).

• Oversaw corporate analysis for maximized efficiency, implementing strategy where needed.

• Generated financial reports for investors and stakeholders and organized plans of action.

• Led financial teams to develop streamlined processes and dynamics, improving quality and accuracy of departmental reporting and consistency.

Vice President of Business Development 2001 - 2007 Innovations Group Inc., Salt Lake City, Utah

• Directed business development and implementation to successfully align with long term visions.

• Established valuable partnerships through integrated networking and industry education.

• Aligned strategic partnerships benefiting all parties involved, and created possibilities not always easily obtained.

• Developed, communicated, and participated in organizational strategies to understand and communicate issues and solutions through in person, on site advancements.

• Maintained business acumen, observed trends, and integrated opportunities to increase market share. JEFFERY BRAY 5

• Worked with marketing teams and partners to facilitate clear messaging and informative education.

• Created strategic roadmaps to enhance long term value to partnerships, business, and the community.

• Social liaison, developed strategies for business processes through relationship building, individual and client cultivation, and executive support.

• Collaboratively developed and maintained actionable, clear business plans, working closely with cross- functional and cross-organizational colleagues.

• Created market positioning strategies to actively promote products and represent value proposition.

• Co-organized marketing communications, press relations and media affairs, highlighting major initiatives.

• Accomplished large, multifaceted and time-sensitive projects through efficiency and process improvement.

• Developed and implemented strategic initiatives, maximizing and identifying partnerships that met company goals and impact models.

• Long-term strategist and creative collaborator, ensured quality of service, enhancements, portfolios, and platforms furthered business development, while paralleling rapid growth. Pharmacy Technician 1998 - 2001

MedQuest Pharmacy/Innovations Group Inc., Salt Lake City, Utah Innovations Group, Inc (IGI) is an industry leading suite of companies focused on the health and wellness of individuals, medical practices, and organizations. As a globally recognized leader and part of a worldwide network, IGI creates value through innovation, providing meaningful solutions, opportunity to serve people, and improve healthcare. With a mission to lead high quality breakthrough industry approaches in quality, specialty pharmacy, training, technology, manufacturing, testing, education, and more, IGI values the cultural framework of the company, planning with integrity to care for our communities, nurturing diverse, collaborative, and open environments to work together to improve the lives of many.

• Ensured prescriptions met and exceeded industry standards.

• Prepared and filled prescriptions, ensuring patient details and needs aligned with prescriptions.

• Worked with advanced compounding pharmaceutical techniques.

• Communicated and coordinated with patients, reviewing prescriptions and questions.

• Trained new pharmacy technicians through industry education, and ensured quality of service.

• Implemented efficiency improvements to workflow, successfully aligning with corporate visions.

• Established in depth knowledge of industry standards, compounding pharmacy, and industry education. EDUCATION HISTORY

Master of Business Administration (MBA), University of Utah - David Eccles School of Business 2012 Master of Arts in Education (MAED), University of Phoenix 2003 Bachelor of Arts (BA) - History, French Literature, University of Arizona, College of Humanities 2001 CERTIFICATION AND TRAINING

Lean Management Fundamentals, Starweaver 2024

NACD Directorship Certification, National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) 2022 Pharmacy Informatics Certificate, American Society of Health Systems Pharmacists (ASHP) 2022 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Certificate, American Society of Health Systems Pharmacists (ASHP) 2022 Compounding Pharmacy Compliance, Informa 2021

Pharmacy Regulatory Specialist, PharmCon 2021

Certified Healthcare Compliance (CHC), Health Care Compliance Association (HCCA) 2020 Hazardous Drug Designated Person (HDDP), Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC) 2019 Board Leadership Fellow, National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) 2017 Pharmacy Regulatory Specialist, Pharmaceutical Education Consultants, Inc. 2017 Senior Certified Professional (SCP), Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) 2016 Certified Board Governance Fellow, National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) 2016 Leadership Certificate for Nonprofit Board Chairs, BoardSource 2016 Leadership Certificate for Nonprofit Chief Executives, BoardSource 2016 JEFFERY BRAY 6

Nonprofit Board Education, BoardSource 2015

Regulatory Affairs Certificate: Effective Regulatory Communication 2015 Regulatory Affairs Professionals Society (RAPS)

Regulatory Affairs Certificate: Ethics, Regulatory Affairs Professionals Society (RAPS) 2015 Regulatory Affairs Certificate: FDA Law Regulation, Regulatory Affairs Professionals Society (RAPS) 2015 Regulatory Affairs Certificate: Global Regulatory Strategy for Medical Devices 2015 Regulatory Affairs Professionals Society (RAPS)

Regulatory Affairs Certificate: Global Regulatory Strategy for Pharmaceuticals 2015 Regulatory Affairs Professionals Society (RAPS)

Regulatory Affairs Certificate: Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) 2015 Regulatory Affairs Professionals Society (RAPS)

Regulatory Affairs Certificate: Medical Devices – Definition and Lifecycle 2015 Regulatory Affairs Professionals Society (RAPS)

Regulatory Affairs Certificate: Advertising and Promotion in the US 2015 Regulatory Affairs Professionals Society (RAPS)

Regulatory Affairs Certificate: Pharmaceuticals – US Regulations 2015 Regulatory Affairs Professionals Society (RAPS)

Regulatory Affairs Certificate: Pharmaceuticals – Compliance and Audits 2015 Regulatory Affairs Professionals Society (RAPS)

Regulatory Affairs Certificate: Pharmaceuticals –Definition and Lifecycle 2015 Regulatory Affairs Professionals Society (RAPS)

Regulatory Affairs Certificate: Pharmacovigilance 2015 Regulatory Affairs Professionals Society (RAPS)

Regulatory Affairs Certificate: Regulation of Dietary Supplements and NHPS 2015 Regulatory Affairs Professionals Society (RAPS)

Regulatory Affairs Certificate: Dual, RAPS University Regulatory Affairs Certification Program 2015 Regulatory Affairs Certificate: Medical Devices and Pharmaceuticals (Dual) 2015 Regulatory Affairs Professionals Society (RAPS)

Regulatory Affairs Certificate: Role of the Regulatory Professional 2015 Regulatory Affairs Professionals Society (RAPS)

How to Become a Director, National Association of Corporate Directors 2015 Certified Pharmacy Technician, Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) 2007 BOARD MEMBERSHIPS AND PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

Board Member – People Lead, American Journal of Healthcare Strategy, Washington D.C. Board Member Utah Chapter, Gift of Adoption Fund, Salt Lake City, Utah Board Member Mountain Region, American Dog Society, New York City, New York Board Member – Vice Chair, Needs Beyond Medicine, Salt Lake City, Utah 10th Mountain Partners, Chairperson of the Board, Salt Lake City, Utah B-17 Partners, Chairperson of the Board, Salt Lake City, Utah Advisory Council Member, Professional Compounding Centers Of America (PCCA), Houston, Texas Board Member, International Academy of Compounding Pharmacists (IACP), Washington D.C. Member Board of Directors, Innovations Group, Inc. Salt Lake City, Utah Board Member, Worldlink Medical, Greater Salt Lake City, Utah Member, Regulatory Affairs Professionals Society (RAPS): Regulatory Affairs Certification Program Volunteer, Member, and Supporter, Little People of America Inc. COMP PAC Committee Member, International Academy of Compounding Pharmacists (IACP), Washington D.C. Legislative and Regulatory Committee Member, International Academy of Compounding Pharmacists (IACP), Washington D.C.

Chair of the Infrastructure Review Committee, International Academy of Compounding Pharmacists (IACP), Washington D.C.

Member, American College of Apothecaries

Member, American Society for Pharmacy Law

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Member, National Association of Specialty Pharmacy Member, Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMS) Member, Drug Information Association

Member, Health Care Compliance Association

Member, Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy

Member, American College of Healthcare Executives

Member and Supporter, American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) Member and Supporter, National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) Member and Supporter, BoardSource

Member, National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) Member and Supporter, Regulatory Affairs Professionals Society (RAPS) Member and Supporter, Utah Cultural Alliance

Member and Supporter, Utah Nonprofits Association

Member and Supporter, Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Member, MountainWest Capital Network

CAF Colonel – Gold Life Member, Commemorative Air Force Member and Supporter, The Magic Foundation

Member, Association for Corporate Growth (ACG)

Member and Supporter, Utah Pharmacists Association (UPhA) Member, Supporter and Board Member, Worldlink Medical Member and Supporter, American Pharmacists Association (APhA) Supporter, American Pharmacists Association Foundation Member and Supporter, International Academy of Compounding Pharmacists (IACP) Member, National Pharmacy Technician Association (NPTA) Senior Certified Professional, Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Senior Member, American Society for Quality (ASQ)

Member, Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) Member, Public Relations Society of America, Inc. (PRSA): Health Academy Section – Nonprofit Section Life Member, University of Arizona Alumni Association Member, National Investor Relations Institute (NIRI) PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION

Complexities of Hormone Replacement Therapy Part IV- An Evidence Based Protocol Review, Worldlink Medical Mastering the Protocols for Hormone Replacement Therapy: Part 3 – Complex Cases, Worldlink Medical Mastering the Protocols for Optimization of Hormone Replacement Therapy: Part 2 - Advanced Protocols, Worldlink Medical

Mastering the Protocols for Optimization of Hormone Replacement Therapy, Worldlink Medical International Organizations Management, University of Geneva, Coursera Grow to Greatness: Smart Growth for Private Businesses, Coursera, University of Virginia Giving 2.0: The MOOC, Coursera, Stanford University Successful Negotiation: Essential Strategies & Skills, University of Michigan The Changing Global Order, Coursera Course Certificates, Leiden University International Organizations Management, Coursera Course Certificates, University of Geneva New Models of Business in Society, University of Virginia AWARDS AND RECOGNITION

David W. Lange Overall Achievement Award 2023

Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC)

Best Modern Sets – Eisenhower Dollars 2022

Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC)

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L. David Sparks Advocacy Award 2021

Professional Compounding Centers of America (PCCA) Best Modern US Sets – 100 Greatest U.S. Modern Coins, First Edition 2021 Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC)

George and Lucy Malmberg Compounding Advocacy Champion Award 2020 Alliance for Pharmacy Compounding (ACP)

RevGen Award Winner: Top Revenue Generator 2015

Mercato Partners, Diversified Insurance Group, and Fluid Advertising RevGen Nominee 2014

Mercato Partners, Silicon Valley Bank, Diversified Insurance Group, Alan E. Hall Center for Sales Excellence at Weber State University, and Adobe Forty Under 40, Utah Business Magazine 2014

Overall Runner of the Year Award 2007

Las Vegas Track Club

PROFICIENCY AND EXPERTISE

Medical Terminology: Advanced Clinical and Business Application Microsoft Office: Advanced Business Application

G-Suite: Advanced Business Application

Multiple Disease State Treatment Guidelines: Advanced Professional Application French: Written & Verbal Professional & Personal Development Application JEFFERY BRAY 9

PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES

KEN ADAMS

Vice President of Finance and Accounting

Innovations Group, Inc.

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HEIDI HUMPHRIES

Vice President of Human Resources

Innovations Group, Inc.

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DESTINY QUARNBERG