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Integrating The World Of

Medical Equipment With

Healthcare Systems

We are more than your average medical equipment distributors. As the leading source for healthcare equipment in North America, we embody the streamlined approach to hospital supply chain management, helping clients meet patient expectations while staying in budget. From purchase to delivery, our extensive experience has allowed us to create guidelines to prepare for any unexpected difficulties, and optimize our approach to preventing them. Ultimately, this helps you complete a new facility launch, renovation, or expansion exactly on schedule.

Solutions For You

Equipment

Offering 2 million+ products from 2,000+ manufacturers, our highly-trained sales team work with you to choose the right products and services tailored to your needs and budget.

Logistics

Our white glove, turn-key delivery service for equipment is more than just having a truck at your loading dock. Our trained personnel can receive, assemble, inspect, stage, and deliver your equipment on a schedule that works for your facility. Even if you’ve bought your equipment outside of CME, our logistics and warehousing services are available to you.

Biomedical Services

Our relationship does not end at installation. Our licensed Biomedical Service Technicians are here to keep your equipment serviced and calibrated. As licensed and certified technicians, they can either complement your in-house team, or act as your primary source of calibrations and maintenance.

Timeline

1976

After being spun out from ‘The Claflin Company’, established in 1817, ‘Claflin Service Company’ is born with a focus on providing technical services to the non-acute healthcare market.

1981

We obtained our first biomedical service contract from a hospital.

1986

The company refocused on equipment sales for the hospital and non-acute markets with technical services being our key differentiator.

1998

We entered into our first national GPO contract.

2004

We were awarded our first Government FSS schedule contract for equipment.

2008

We moved to our current corporate headquarters, more than doubling the warehouse space.

2010

We acquired a warehouse and service center in Indiana, which was our first expansion outside of the New England area.

2015

We merged with Hospital Associates and acquired RSI, making CME Corp the first healthcare equipment focused distributor with a nationwide presence.

2016

We processed our 500,000th order.

2018

We expanded to 8 warehouses and 30+ service centers in 49 United States.

Leadership

Our knowledgeable team of executives are the ones responsible for instilling the drive behind our workforce. It is their vision of streamlined supply chain, adaptable logistics, and accessible teams that make CME what it is: your one-stop source for healthcare equipment purchasing.

Normand Chevrette

President and Chief Executive Officer

As a leader, Norm’s open door policy and mentorship provides staff with a feeling of connection, allowing employee’s to cultivate confidence as they develop their career paths with CME. As our company continues to grow, it is Norm’s clear understanding of industry trends and best practices that will allow the company to continue servicing clients with the level of professionalism that CME has become known for providing.

William Malo

Chief Financial Officer

Across a variety of industries, Bill has developed a reputation as a collaborative leader keenly focused on anticipating business needs and finding solutions. Prior to joining CME, Bill had 20+ years of extensive, managerial experience holding senior financial leadership positions in the hospitality, consumer fashion, and wholesale food industries. Bill performed his undergraduate work at Bryant University, later attending Boston College where he earned his MBA. He has experience managing large teams as well as being a significant individual contributor, and he looks forward to continuing his success with CME.

Cindy Juhas

Chief Strategy Officer

It’s not uncommon to see an article by Cindy in an industry magazine. As the owner of Hospital Associates, Cindy made a name for herself as a leader in the healthcare industry. She was the first woman to chair the Health Industry Distributors Association (HIDA) and the first woman inducted into the Medical Distribution Hall of Fame. Her focus for developing the company's go-to-market strategy is paramount to CME’s success, along with the goal of being the leading comprehensive healthcare equipment and turnkey logistics company.

Peter Wyner

Chief Information Officer

Throughout his 25-year career as an IT professional and leader, Peter has brought his entrepreneurial, customer-oriented approach to technology management into public and private companies alike.  With a Bachelor’s in Information Technology from the University of Phoenix, and a Master’s in Computer Information Systems from Boston University, Peter’s educational background serves as a cornerstone for business operations. In 2020, he joined the CME leadership team with the goal of delighting both internal and external customers with industry-leading services and solutions. 

Kristen Sisson

Chief Marketing Officer

In addition to drive, objectivity, and a keen strategic mind, Kristen has the ability to rally and focus people around a common goal. She is an innovative leader and brings over 25 years of marketing, channel, and e-commerce experience to CME. Kristen understands that measurement, analysis, and interpretation of data are essential for effective strategy. With her deep-seated understanding of marketing disciplines and sense of humor she is someone you look forward to collaborating with. Kristen received her Bachelor of Science, Business Administration from the University of Rhode Island.

Maricar Caressimo

Chief Human Resource Officer

When tackling the complexities of 21st century human resources Maricar’s focus is on authenticity, fairness, and consistency.  As the architect of CME’s Human Resources Department Maricar’s aim is to help people understand more than their opinions. A licensed SHRM Certified Professional, she brings more than twenty years progressive human resources leadership to CME. Maricar graduated from Rhode Island College with a BS, Business Management, Human Resources and has honed her human resources leadership skills across a variety of industries, including pharmaceutical, retail, precious metals, and engineering services.

Eric Robinson

Vice President, Operations

Eric is the mind you want on your logistics team. His experience in planning and implementing equipment purchases, delivery, and installation are genuinely first hand. He started his career at CME as a Biomedical Technician in 1992, and later transitioned into various leadership roles for biomedical and installation services. In his current role, Eric oversees the internal and external operational supply chain that supports CME’s product offerings, including warehousing, staging, logistics, DTS, and installation and technical services.

Mike Abbott

Vice President, Vendor Relations

Mike has been involved in the healthcare industry since 1972, and has been focused on developing product and supplier strategies for decades. As CME’s leader in managing and negotiating supplier programs, Mike nurtures positive relationships with all existing and potential vendors. Mike leads CME in efforts that enhance the company's value to the vendor community. With more than 2,000 manufacturers offering products through CME, Mike truly knows what options are available in our marketplace.

KC Meleski

Vice President, Sales

Having started his career with CME as an Account Manager, K.C. has hands-on experience helping our clients find solutions and develop efficiencies for managing their equipment. With that knowledge, he is now expanding our national footprint by overseeing our salesforce and contracts departments. KC’s focus remains clear and concise: help improve patient outcomes, while reducing the total cost of ownership for products and services. In addition to his leadership role with CME, K.C. sits on the Board of Directors for the Health Industry Distributors Association (HIDA).

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