LifeWings Leadership Team
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Steve HardenChairman and CEOMr. Harden has been the principal architect of LifeWings’ adaptation of aviation-based safety tools and best practices for healthcare. His results have been touted in more than 35 major media outlets for their success. Learn More |
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Korky von KesselVice PresidentMr. von Kessel has over 25 years of experience in aviation and has extensive experience in CRM. He has provided program implementation for several LifeWings clients. Learn More |
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Steve MontagueVice PresidentMr. Montague, a 26-year aviation veteran, provides LifeWings clients with dynamic facilitation and effective implementation of their CRM-based patient safety improvement efforts. Learn More |
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J. Doug MurrayDirector of Programs
Mr. Murray manages the marketing, contracts, and technical proposals, and brings extensive business experience to LifeWings. Learn More |
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Drew Gaffney, MDPartner
Dr. Gaffney, a former astronaut, has been instrumental in helping many LifeWings clients improve patient safety with his insight into current medical research and the effective use of team training in high-stress settings. Learn More |
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Rhea Seddon, M.D.PartnerDr. Seddon has helped many healthcare institutions dramatically improve patient safety. Her work with NASA, Vanderbilt University, and LifeWings has been featured in in many major media outlets for their success. Learn More |






