Meet the team

Mick joined Hallmarq as CEO in June 2021, with a passion for building great businesses and a proven track record of over 20 years of achieving revenue, profit and business growth for technology businesses. Most recently, he was Exec Chair for HAS Technology Group which provides award-winning technology solutions for health and social care providers. With his goal-oriented approach and appetite for adventure, Mick has climbed to the South Summit of Mount Everest and crossed the Atlantic Ocean in an open-topped Rigid Inflatable Boat. Any spare time he may have finds him skiing in the winter, walking Florence (his rescue dog from Cyprus) or battling the brambles in his garden.

Peter is a Chartered Accountant by training but moved into industry as soon as he qualified. He spent ten years with blue chip PLC’s Meggitt and then Siebe, followed by twenty years running Private Equity backed companies. An M&A role at Meggitt proved the inspiration for his PE career whilst he also spent time living and working in North America. The past 17 years have included restructuring, acquisitions, refinancing, secondary MBO’s and exits predominately in technology and manufacturing. Outside of the office he’s a keen cyclist and golfer, loves music and attends as many gigs as he can fit in.

Annie joined us in 2019 and brings a wealth of experience from the veterinary and medical commercial fields backed by a BSc Hons in Physiology and Biochemistry and a post-graduate certificate in Strategic Sales Management from the Institute of Sales Management. Fully immersed in the eventing world, she has owned a 5* event horse bought as a 6-month-old foal and produced up the levels by Ros Canter culminating in placings at both Badminton and Burghley. With a passion for sport horse breeding Annie is ‘the fool that breeds horses for wise people to buy’ and is constantly threatening to give it all up – but never seems to follow through on that! She also has a thing for Lakeland Terriers and black cats (which don’t mix well) and feely admits to not understanding anything at all about cricket despite her family’s obsession with it.

Steve has led Hallmarq’s product development activities since 2004 and has over 25 years’ experience developing MRI systems, with a PhD and a first-class honours degree in MRI Physics. Steve has worked on the development of both high and low field MRI systems, which includes obtaining the world’s first human head images at 4.7 Tesla and human body images at 3 Tesla. Steve held several management positions before joining Hallmarq. Outside of work he is a keen space enthusiast and STEM ambassador. Steve has seen 4 space shuttle launches, witnessed 5 solar eclipses and met most of the pioneering Apollo astronauts!

Richard is a Chartered Engineer with a background in innovation, sensing technologies and manufacturing. He started in new product development and disruptive innovation and has ten patents to his name. He spent ten years working for Shell where he worked in varied roles from being an Angel Investor in the “Gamechanger” team, building pipelines off Borneo, to developing sensing strategies for the “big data”. As a COO Richard has worked in early stage SMEs with a focus on Electronics and Software, developing internal systems and driving sustainable high-value growth. He has an MEng from Bristol and an MBA from Henley Business School.

Hassan Joined Hallmarq in 2023, with 6 years’ experience in Quality Assurance and Health and Safety within the Healthcare industry. He has a passion for Quality Management and Health and Safety Management Systems, helping drive organisational compliance with policies, regulatory and legislative requirements while supporting organisations in continually improving their processes by way of inspections and audits identifying, managing, supporting to address non-conformities. Hassan has a master’s in Health Psychology with certified qualifications in Risk Management and Occupational Health and Safety at work. He is a keen hiker and enjoys travelling in his spare time. He is passionate about martial arts and has competed in Boxing, MMA and Mauy Thai. Hassan is an animal lover and has always had cats, his current cat is a white tabby named Cece.

Lilly joined Hallmarq in July 2022 as Specialist Equine Account Manager for Europe and works remotely from her home in Germany. Prior to joining the team, she worked as European Co-ordinator in technical services with a focus on helping veterinarians with their laboratory devices and diagnosis. A certified vet specializing in equine physiotherapy, she also has experience in primate and small animal vet practice. Lilly grew up in Spain and is proficient in Spanish, French, German and English which will prove hugely beneficial when assisting our European customer base. When not at work, Lilly enjoys time with good friends and family, along with CrossFit and dancing, buying too many plants and books and cooperating with animal shelters.

James graduated from the University of Santo Tomas, Manila, Philippines with a degree in Chemical Engineering. His first role was as a Production Supervisor in the food and drinks industry, prior to moving to the UK in October 2022. Once settled he worked with a probiotics manufacturing company before joining Hallmarq in March 2023, and a new direction in manufacturing engineering. He and his wife enjoy walking whenever they get the opportunity and video games and cooking help him unwind after work. Back home in the Philippines, his family has six dogs, 2 small turtles, and tons of fish.

Loren joined Hallmarq in January 2014 with a strong and varied background in sales, procurement, stock control and logistics. Initially working as Operations Co-ordinator, she moved to her current role as Project Manager in February 2019. Working closely with both our Sales and Operations teams, she is the key point of contact for organising system installations around the globe; from initial discussions on site readiness through to system delivery, install and acceptance. An avid horse rider, she spends what little spare time she has caring for, and exercising, her OTTB horse Hornby, competing in dressage competitions and taking part in RoR events.

With a degree in Biomedical Engineering from The University of Strasbourg, Elodie joined Hallmarq in April 2014 as an Applications Scientist. Prior to that, she held posts in MRI optimisation in Lille, France and CT and image segmentation in Houston, Texas. She quickly moved to a Senior Applications position with Hallmarq before promotion to her current role as Regional Customer Success Manager (UK, EU and ROW) in January 2023. In her spare time, Elodie enjoys singing, playing piano and ukulele, good food and fun times with friends.

Olena joined us in January 2024 and has a wealth of experience in medical devices. As a graduate of the National Technical University in Ukraine, and with a Masters in Automated Systems Software, Olena created the foundations for a special exchange program between dosimetry devices and desktop computers for Enterprise “Positron GmbH”. This VB.NET project was implemented at the Rivne Nuclear Power plant and successfully explored in Ukraine for 15 years. She has also designed, written, and implemented many business, accounting, and medical solutions and worked with the Israel Medical Clinic, using C#.NET, to upgrade their user interface for a device that measured various blood parameters.

Jos joined Hallmarq in January 2009 and became CEO in January 2010, stepping down after 11 years at the helm in June 2021. He remains activly involved as Innovation Group Chair, helping drive future growth and product ranges. Jos has 16 years’ experience as an equine vet, developing a large hospital practice in Arundel, UK. Since selling his practice he has co-founded Vetstream, an online information service for vets around the world, worked for Intervet at their head office in The Netherlands as well as working in the human healthcare market in various roles. When not at work, Jos can often be found walking his energetic spaniel Cooper or trying to work out how to fit more days’ skiing into a year.

Kelly joined the team in October 2019 as a Customer Training and Support Representative.  She is a Certified Veterinary Technician with a degree in Animal Science.  She brings to the role, twenty-seven years of hands-on experience with small animal surgery and neurology. Her work with a 24-hour Veterinary Emergency Specialty Hospital taught her the protocols and expectations of Neurologists and Surgeons. When not working, Kelly enjoys hiking, trips to the beach, ice skating and sledging. She’s also the proud owner of Icey, a nine-year old rescue Husky mix and Batman, her rescue cat.

Courtney joined the team in July 2021 as a Customer Training and Support Representative. She has a degree in MRI technology from Sacramento Ultrasound Institute in California and is an ARRT licensed MRI Technologist. Prior to joining us, she worked in veterinary specialty healthcare for two years; her passion for animals, and familiarity with MR physics, make her a great fit for a role with Hallmarq. Aside from work, she loves to cook, spend time with friends and family and her two cats Mercy and Chili Bean.

Deanna graduated with a BSc in Equestrian Science, holds an Associates of Applied Science and has been a licensed Veterinary Technician since 2002. Before joining us in November 2019, as a North American Equine Trainer, she worked with the University of Missouri’s equine department and large animal radiology. Previous experience includes San Dieguito Equine Group; the first North American practice ever to install one of our standing equine MRI systems. Her 7 years with them as an operator, leaves her well qualified in acquiring the perfect MRI scan! When not at work, her three children and Biscuit (her Basset Hound/Golden Retriever mix) keep her busy!

Nick came to MRI in its earliest days as part of his research work at Oxford University, and has helped develop bespoke MRI systems for a wide range of applications in medicine, biological science, and industry. He has a D.Phil. (Oxon) and MBA (Open University). In 2000, along with two business partners, he founded Hallmarq Veterinary Imaging Ltd to develop the world’s only MRI scanner for the standing sedated horse. Having managed equine MRI marketing and training for many years he has now reverted to his development roots, primarily working on Vision CT.  Nick was introduced to horsemanship methods decades ago, and puts them into practice with his own three horses; Emma (28), Daisy (11) and Cariad (8).  He is a trustee of two charities, and an occasional photographer and flamework glass artist.

Jim joined the Commercial Team in May 2024. With over 20 years of experience in veterinary imaging, he has previously worked with Sound (ultrasound, digital radiography and PACS products) and most recently at EPICA Animal Health selling their range of advanced CT systems.

Casey joined Hallmarq in August 2024, as Head of Production. He brings a unique skillset to the role through years of experience in people management, process flow, 5s and manufacturing processes. To date, his career includes management of complex projects, including the construction of anti-submarine warfare, vehicle mounted turrets and ejection seats. Casey is looking forward to applying this diversity of knowledge to an industry which combines his skills and experience, with his passion for animals and agriculture. When Casey is not working, he can be found on his farm with his sheep, bees, and cattle, or on the golf course.

Patrick joined Hallmarq in 2019 as a Software and GUI Engineer to assist with software development for the entire product range. After graduating from Strathclyde University with a B.Sc. in Electronic and Microprocessor Engineering, he started working life as an Electronics Design Engineer, quickly moving into software development and a career that has scanned many different sectors including test instrumentation, radar simulation and systems and medical devices.  In his spare time, he enjoys live music, theatre, film and reading.

Erin joined Hallmarq in March 2022 with a strong background in the equine veterinary field. Her experience includes veterinary technology, nutrition/exercise physiology, reproduction and sales. She is dedicated to helping veterinarians achieve successful outcomes for their patients using the most advanced diagnostic capabilities and excels in relationship selling. Outside of work, Erin is passionate about animal rescue and living kidney donation, having donated to a stranger herself in 2018. She enjoys spending time with family and their menagerie which includes horses, dogs, cats, chickens, and an ever-changing number of foster animals.

Leonardo was born and raised in Salvador, Brazil where he also completed his undergraduate degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering. Fascinated by different cultures and languages, he lived in Canada before moving to the UK in 2017. He graduated with a Master’s in Biomedical Engineering from UCL before joining Hallmarq in September 2018 as part of the Support Team. He assists our customers whenever they need help or guidance with our systems and, with a keen engineer’s eye, also works alongside the Manufacturing and Installations Team if and when needed. He enjoys all things electronic, from computers to video games and loves going to indie rock gigs. Back home in Brazil he has a lovely Shih-Tzu called Nina.

Graham has led Hallmarq’s hardware development activities since 2002. He has over 25 years’ experience developing hardware for MRI systems, a PhD in Computer Science, a Master’s degree in Systems Engineering and a first-class honours degree in Electronic and Electrical Engineering. In his spare time, Graham supports his local Youth Theatre designing and constructing sets and had his directorial debut in September 2017.

Kevin joined the UK Customer Success Team in October 2023 and brings his extensive MRI experience to the role. His career to date includes 15 years with Philips both on their Help Desk and as an MRI Service Engineer. His position at Hallmarq includes servicing, and some remote support, across all three of our advanced imaging products; Standing Equine MRI, Vision CT and Small Animal MRI.

David joined Hallmarq in October 2022 as Stock Control Co-Ordinator, working closely with the Operations Team to ensure supply chain efficiency. His career began as an apprentice motor technician before moving into a warehouse and stock control environment. With over 30 years’ experience, which includes the space industry, he enjoys the balance between manual and computerized stock management. As a Hi-Fi enthusiast, David has built up a high-end, multi-room system to enjoy music and movies. When not at work he enjoys foreign travel with an emphasis on good food and local conversation. In addition, he keeps tropical fish and is still learning about their care and management.

Oliver is a Senior Customer Success Engineer and Hallmarq’s Radiation Subject Matter Expert. With over five years in customer support roles, Oliver brings specialised knowledge in radiation to his role. With a BSc in Nuclear Physics from the University of Surrey, he has exceptional problem-solving skills and a strong commitment to solving complex challenges in manufacturing and production planning. His background reflects a blend of technical expertise, customer service experience, and time management skills. When not at work, Oliver balances his career with an active lifestyle, enjoying sports and fitness pursuits.

Sam joined us in July 2022 as a Customer Success Engineer with our team in the UK head office. Sam studied Mechanical engineering at the University of Surrey and spent four years as a tutor with Explore Learning before a very brief stint with NPL – the UK’s National Metrology Institute. Sadly Covid-19 forced the closure of this position. Sam will focus primarily on our Equine MRI and CT products, assisting customers with remote support and servicing.

Mike joined Hallmarq in December 2023 and is an experienced development engineer. With a degree in electrical and electronic engineering, he has significant engineering and software development experience, primarily within the medical industry. Most recently, he was the principal system engineer at a neonate ventilator company. As part of our Research and Development team, Mike will be involved with a wide range of product development, with a particular focus on system design and optimisation aspects. In his free time, he enjoys golf and photography although admits to becoming a fair-weather golfer of late!

Ed joined Hallmarq in May 2019 as Technical Operations Representative for the North American team. He is overwatch in our Chicago office with responsibility for inventory, shipping, and sourcing. New to veterinary imaging, he brings an array of talents from various management and trades acquired over 20 years, including work with a leading electronics retailer. The warmer months find him fishing, camping, cycling or playing sand volleyball and, as temperatures drop, skiing, video games, and watching American and European football top the list. He also has three cats Tre, Taylor and the aptly named Fatty!

Sara joined Hallmarq in March 2013 as EA to the CEO, with a background firmly rooted in sales, marketing and customer service. With a BA (Hons) in English Language and Literature, she moved to the Marketing department in November 2021 and is now responsible for raising the company’s visibility through targeted global marketing communications to increase engagement. In addition she handles PR and internal communications and organises Hallmarq’s conferencing and events around the world. Happiest when outdoors, most of her spare time is taken up with hiking, yoga and a large pile of good books.

Isabel is a licensed technologist specialising in Radiography and MRI, and certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in both modalities. She graduated with a degree in Radiography in 1999. After working in both a hospital environment and outpatient facility, she combined her love of animals and passion for MRI to scan companion animals including penguins, snakes and parrots! Prior to joining Hallmarq in 2014, Isabel worked as a Chief MRI Technologist which included training, MRI equipment maintenance, and scanning. In her spare time, she enjoys gardening, traveling the world with her family and attending Broadway musicals.

Holly joined Hallmarq in 2020, bringing extensive experience from her previous roles in both industry and equine practice across the UK and Australia. As the Equine Clinical Product Manager, she focuses on guiding the commercial team in product strategy. With final responsibility for product roadmaps, Holly collaborates closely with R&D and Operations on design and implementation of product development changes. She is also involved in customer testing and product validation, ensuring that real-time feedback informs the final product development. Outside of work, Holly enjoys walking her energetic Dalmatian and finishing a self-build project.

Mark joined us in May 2023.  As we increase our manufacturing capabilities, due to increased demand for our products, his extensive experience as a manufacturing engineer and manager will be key to our growth. Mark has even worked with some of our current employees before at other companies so is not a complete stranger to us or the business!

Having previously worked in Architectural Departments for National Westminster Bank, London Guildhall and private practice, Russ bought his expertise to Hallmarq in September 2006. His role includes site planning for PetVet, Equine and CT installations worldwide and he enjoys helping clients to achieve their design and install expectations. Russ is also responsible for Health and Safety working cross-company with all our teams. When not at work he coaches swimming for fitness to competitive groups, helping them to improve their technique and achieve their goals. He also enjoys classical music and open air concerts.

Vlad is a seasoned technology leader with over 20 years of experience in customer success, technical support, and medical equipment engineering. As Customer Success Regional Manager for Hallmarq Veterinary Imaging, he leads the North American team in providing field service and customer support for veterinary MRI systems. Vlad’s technical expertise spans MRI and cryogenic equipment, veterinary imaging, and digital marketing. Previously, he founded and managed Rosarms USA, a successful e-commerce business, and has held leadership roles at Planmeca USA, overseeing technical support teams and spearheading Salesforce implementations. Fluent in both English and Russian, Vlad combines his technical acumen with a strategic approach to process improvement and team development. With a Master’s in Electronics from Odessa National Polytechnic University, he brings a unique blend of engineering, customer-focused leadership, and entrepreneurial skills to his work.

Kevin studied IT and basic programming and logic at Devry University and joined Hallmarq in August 2018 to install and support both PetVet and Equine products. He has extensive experience in both conventional and digital medical device imaging solutions. For the past 12 years, he has held various roles related to production, technical support, training, logistics, and management ending his tenure leading the North American operations for the medical device manufacturer Planmed for the last three years. He also holds many professional certifications in software and healthcare technologies.

Born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area, Emily joined Hallmarq’s Customer Success Team in November 2021. She graduated in 2015 and attained her MRI license (ARMRIT) in human medicine. Emily immediately switched to the veterinary field, working for six years in animal MRI and CT at a veterinary emergency and specialty hospital in San Jose, CA, before joining Hallmarq in her capacity as customer trainer. Aside from being a busy mom of three, she enjoys relaxing with a nice cup of coffee and a book in her spare time.

Dan graduated from University with a Biomedical Science degree. He went on to work in practice as a vet nurse for a short period before becoming Technical Services Manager for Vetlab Supplies Ltd, and then Product Manager for Synermed Europe Ltd. Dan joined Hallmarq in 2006 as an MRI Applications Scientist in a Customer Training and Support role. February 2022 saw him move into his current role which includes extensive travel to Hallmarq’s sites worldwide. Dan is a horse owner and rides and works his two Shires in his spare time.

Graham graduated from Oxford with a degree in Chemistry, and then earned a PhD in NMR Technique development from the University of Manchester. He has worked in MRI from its early days, initially as a Development Physicist with GEC’s Medical division (Picker International), before moving full-time into software development. He has taken the lead in the Hallmarq software design and development since its inception. When not absorbed in MRI software, Graham is a keen skier and gardener.

Carina joined us in April 2023, after 3 years spent with Jurox as a Technical Vet Advisor supporting their anaesthesia line. During this time, she also gained commercial experience managing two of their vacant sales territories. As an equine vet for 5 years prior to this, Carina completed an internship at a busy North Yorkshire referral hospital, joining the vet team at the same practice, as well as at an equine hospital in Cambridgeshire. With her prior equine and industry roles, Carina brings to Hallmarq a wealth of practical and sales experience. When not at work Carina can either be found with her horse, Harold the Haflinger, or with her husband walking their Golden Retrievers; Douglas and Willow.

Ren joined Hallmarq in January 2023 to work on improving supply chain and purchasing processes. With a degree in Applied Chemistry, but no desire to become a chemist, he has built a career working with various medium-sized manufacturing organisations. The past 15 years have included positions in customer service, business development, supply chain, project management, workflow analysis, improvement solutions and developing and implementing procedure. In his spare time, Ren enjoys cycling, badminton and video games. He also travels the world with family whenever the opportunity arises and enjoys walking his Akita dog, Nanasen.

Alex joined Hallmarq’s Customer Success Team in February 2022 and is based out of our West Chicago Offices. He has extensive experience in both conventional and digital medical device imaging solutions. For the past 12 years, Alex has held various roles related to customer service, technical support & training, logistics, quality assurance, and management for a global medical device manufacturer.

Fred has been with Hallmarq since October 2003. As a dedicated Service & Support Engineer, he has over 20 years of experience in veterinary imaging, specializing in system installations, repairs, and customer training. Based in Ontario, Fred has built a solid reputation for technical expertise and excellent client relations. With diplomas in Information Systems Management from Ryerson University and Electronics Engineering Technology from Centennial College, Fred brings a strong foundation in electronics and IT to his work, combining hands-on technical skills with a customer-focused approach.

Chrys graduated from the Aristotle University of Veterinary Medicine, after which she moved to the UK and joined Donnington Grove Equine practice. She completed a rotating internship and a diagnostic imaging fellowship there, working closely with Hallmarq Standing Equine MRI and Vision CT for 3 years. In February 2024, she joined Hallmarq as an equine clinical specialist. Along with that, she does some ambulatory work and studies for the Certificate in Advanced Veterinary Practice. She will most likely be hiking or skiing in the mountains when not at work.

Simon joined the Hallmarq team in March 2021 as Medical Director to drive our Small Animal MRI clinical program. A professor of neurology at the University of Georgia until 2022, he now co-leads the teleneurology team at VetOracle. An Edinburgh University graduate, Simon went on to intern at the Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph and then completed a residency in Neurology and Neurosurgery at the University of Florida. As current Editor in Chief of the NAVC journal Today’s Veterinary Practice, Simon has authored and co-authored numerous journal articles and book chapters in many leading neurological publications. He is also past- President of the ACVIM Neurology Specialty, Founder member of SEVEN (South Eastern Veterinary Neurology) in the USA and a fellow of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons. In his free time, Simon enjoys travel, music, photography and seeking out new craft gins!

Rachel joined Hallmarq in March 2019, having graduated Bournemouth University with a BA (Hons) in Events and Leisure Marketing in 2018. Responsible for the company’s Social Media platforms, she works closely with the Marketing Team on messaging and event promotion. In her spare time, animal lover Rachel can be seen in various vegan restaurants, forcing herself out on a Saturday morning run or tucking into popcorn at the Cinema.

Suzanne graduated in 2010 as a certified Veterinary Technician. She has 8 years’ of clinical experience working as an equine technician, as well as 3 years’ of experience as an MRI operator with one of Hallmarq’s customer sites. Great experience to bring to her role! Suzanne joined Hallmarq in 2017 in Customer Training and Support, specifically for our equine sites, and moved into her new role in February 2022. When not working, she enjoys hunting and fishing with her husband Joe as well as spending lots of time with their two children and three fur babies.

Ben joined the Hallmarq team in January 2021 as Senior Software Developer to help further advance our MRI techniques. He completed his MR Physics PhD at the University of Oxford in 2012, getting both a first-class Master’s degree and a DPhil.  He then worked as an academic at various universities around the world including Harvard Medical School in Boston and Oncopole in Toulouse, before lecturing in MRI at Manchester University. His move to Hallmarq means swapping human patients for animal ones! Outside of work he enjoys woodturning and building Duplo models with his kids.

Trevor joined us in 2004 as part of a then very small team, working in manufacturing, service and installations. Prior to that he worked in many and varied engineering jobs including bespoke packaging machinery and optical disc production. His career has taken him around the world to countries where working to extreme tolerances, and often in extreme heat, has conditioned him for the pressures of a customer facing role with both the cultural and language barriers that can bring. As Senior Manufacturing Engineering with specialist equine knowledge, he continues to work alongside a growing team of skilled engineers. In his spare time, Trev enjoys live music gigs, cycles lots and eats out frequently. He also has a love for both hedgehogs and elephants but is yet to develop a scanner that would suit either anatomy!

Maxime joined us in July 2023 having spent most of his career in agriculture related businesses and more specifically reproduction. He studied international trade and holds a Bachelor degree from the International Business School of HAN University of Arnhem, Netherlands and a master’s degree from the Ecole Supérieure du Commerce Extérieur of Paris, France. Since then, Maxime has travelled to more countries than his passport had pages for, always returning to his beloved country, France. To now, most of his career was spent at IMV Technologies, l’Aigle, France where he was successively in charge of the EMEA region and then Global Key Accounts. Curious in nature, Maxime is passionate about understanding his customer’s goals and helping to achieve them.

Outside of work and with two young children, Maxime battles to get back into triathlon shape every now and then with the distant hope of finishing an Ironman at some point, maybe spread over a few days!

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With a BA (Hons) in Graphic Design from Falmouth University and a background in exhibition management, Jen joined Hallmarq in October 2014 bringing a unique perspective to the team. Her design and production experience comes to the fore when producing marketing collateral and she is key in overseeing corporate identity and brand consistency for the organisation. In her spare time, Jen enjoys live music events, hiking, horse riding and walking.

Sally joined us in January 2022 as EA to the CCO. Previously employed in various EA, commercial and event management roles (most latterly as Corporate Manager with the National Rifle Association), she brings a wealth of experience to her position at Hallmarq. Familiar with the equine world, and mum to her late horse Breeze for 20 years, Sally is now more likely to be spotted around the country in her trusty green VW camper! In her spare time, she is actively involved as Trustee of a local cat rescue and rehoming charity and has two beautiful bulldogs that keep her busy.

James joined our UK Manufacturing Team in 2015, bringing with him several years of design and engineering experience in various fields ranging from toothbrushes to combine harvesters! With a BA (Hons) in Product Design, he has also worked extensively in the restoration, development and refurbishment of period property and furniture making. In a former life, James also counselled people suffering with mental health issues or those battling with substance misuse. When not engineering for Hallmarq, he enjoys road trips on his 2009 Triumph Sprint 1050, the countryside and a beer or two.

Simon joined Hallmarq in February 2024 and is a dedicated MSc graduate in Artificial Intelligence. He studied BSc Computer Science at Royal Holloway, University of London, and MSc AI for Biomedicine and Healthcare at UCL. Simon is passionate about leveraging technology, especially AI, to advance healthcare solutions. His role in R&D is the continued development and optimisation of our machine learning applications, to further enhance image quality and ultimately reduce scan times and simplify system operation. Outside of work, Simon enjoys staying active through rock climbing and swimming.

Dr. Jennifer Brisson is a graduate of the University of Massachusetts at Amherst and Tufts University, Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine. She completed her residency in Diagnostic Imaging at Tufts University Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine in 2008, during which she was trained in all modalities of Diagnostic Imaging including radiography, ultrasound, fluoroscopy, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, and nuclear medicine. Following her residency, Dr. Brisson completed several courses of additional training in Interventional Radiology.

Dr. Brisson works full time for Ethos Veterinary Health as the National Director of Diagnostic Imaging, and as a diagnostic and interventional radiologist at the Massachusetts Veterinary Referral Hospital, located in Woburn, MA.

Dr. Eichelberger began her veterinary career at the University of California, Davis. During her veterinary training, she received many scholarships and awards for her academic achievements. Following veterinary school, Dr. Eichelberger completed her residency training in diagnostic imaging and master’s degree in Radiological Health Sciences at Colorado State University. Her lengthy career has spanned small and large animals in both private specialty practices and academia. Dr. Eichelberger is a respected national and international speaker and enjoys all aspects of diagnostic imaging with specific interests in cross-sectional computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and musculoskeletal imaging.

Dr. Elizabeth Goudie is a specialist in anesthesiology and completed her comparative anesthesiology residency and Master’s degree at the University of Minnesota. Prior to her residency, she completed a small animal internship with BluePearl Veterinary Partners in NYC. Her veterinary degree is from Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine.
Dr. Goudie owns Tristate Veterinary Anesthesia, PLLC a veterinary anesthesiology consulting company providing specialized and personalized anesthetic and analgesic advice. Before to starting her own company she headed the anesthesia department for BluePearl Veterinary Partners’ four locations in NYC.

Dr. Goudie-DeAngelis is a regular speaker at national veterinary conferences and is a member of the Board of Directors for the ACVAA. She has published several scientific articles. Her Master’s project as well as her clinical research has focused on pain control, including the use of local anesthetics and oral opioids in dogs. Dr. Goudie enjoys collaborating with other veterinarians, speaking with clients to ease their concerns about sedation and anesthesia.

Dr. Love graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, College of Veterinary Medicine in 2004 after which she completed a Doctorate at the Leibniz Institute for Zoo and Wildlife Research, Berlin in Germany. She was an Alexander von Humboldt post-doctorate fellow and participated in a research stay at Erasmus Medical Center in the Netherlands. Catherine became the Interim director of Veterinary Technology at LaGuardia Community College in NY whilst working at the Eastside animal hospital as an Associate Veterinarian and becoming the Head Vet at Haute Vet and Veterinary Relief Services. Dr. Love was the Chief Veterinary Officer at the Center for Comparative Physiology at the Feinstein Institute in NY from 2014-2016 after which she transitioned to emergency medicine. In this role she served as an ER clinician in Louisiana,  Maine, North Carolina and was Director of Veterinary Services at Arkansas Veterinary Emergency & Specialists. Catherine completed an MBA at the Quantic School of Business and Technology in 2022 and recently joined the Veterinary Emergency Group travel team.

Dr. Amanda Taylor is currently the group medical director at BluePearl in the Southeast region. She graduated with a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Texas A&M University; followed by a small animal internship at Colorado State University, and a residency in Neurology and Neurosurgery at Texas A&M University.

Dr. Taylor has experience as both an academic and a private practice neurologist/neurosurgeon. Dr. Taylor is a past co-editor of Veterinary Clinics of North America and has authored numerous veterinary publications, including topics on stereotactic brain surgery, traumatic injury to the nervous system, and neurosurgery.

Dr. Torres is an Associate Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at the University of Georgia (UGA), College of Veterinary Medicine. Prior to returning to UGA, he served as an Assistant then Associate Professor of Orthopedic Surgery as well as the Director of the Motion Analysis Laboratory at the University of Missouri (MU), College of Veterinary Medicine. During his time at MU, Dr. Torres built and developed an advanced motion and gait analysis laboratory, training undergraduate, professional and graduate students in the area of veterinary gait analysis. He grew up in Clemson, South Carolina and did his undergraduate training (B.S.) at Clemson University. After receiving his DVM from the UGA, Bryan stayed at UGA for an internship in small animal medicine and surgery. A move to Atlanta saw Dr. Torres working as a small animal practitioner before returning to UGA to complete a post-doctoral research fellowship in gait analysis and osteoarthritis, a residency in small animal surgery, and a PhD in physiology. He is a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons (DACVS) and a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation (DACVSMR). In addition, Dr. Torres has research interests in gait analysis, musculoskeletal and joint biomechanics, sports medicine and rehabilitation, and osteoarthritis and pain management.

Peter has been working as a chair in private equity backed businesses for the last twenty five years. He was brought up around racehorses, spending much of his teenage years in the auction rooms of Tattersalls Ireland and has had eventers with Harry Meade for far too long.