ASSISTIVE Mobility REPAIR GROUP (AMRG)
Assistive Mobility Repair Group (AMRG) is an organization committed to establishing standards for assistive mobility and complex rehab repairs. AMRG provides a comprehensive set of expectations for assistive mobility/CRT repair technicians, methods for evaluating their qualifications, and guidance for training support. The initiative and its certification process are founded on open collaboration among industry participants, such as technicians, providers, manufacturers, and more.
Mission
The mission of AMRG is to set and maintain universal standards for assistive mobility and complex rehab technology (CRT) repair technicians by collaborating with industry partners.
Structure
AMRG engages a variety of industry participants to guarantee a thorough certification program. Members from the industry can contribute through board or committee involvement.
Board of Directors
The AMRG Board of Directors upholds the organization's mission by establishing and enforcing universal standards. Their responsibilities include ensuring that each technician in the certification body meets the required standards set forth for an assistive mobility and CRT technician and is dedicated to following a specified code of ethics and standards of practice.
Aaron Parks, ATP
Executive Director
Aaron Parks, ATP
Aaron is a seasoned ATP with over 22 years of experience in the Mobility field. Throughout his career, he has worked with multiple manufacturers in technical education, custom solutions, and research & development. Aaron has also served as a consultant for various providers, enhancing efficiency in their repair departments.
A key member of the Pride/Quantum seminar team, Aaron has presented across the United States and collaborated closely with area representatives to facilitate in-service training for providers. His expertise was also instrumental at Merits Health Products USA, where he contributed significantly in both educational and R&D roles.
Currently, Aaron leads the technical and educational department for a Florida provider, continuing to drive innovation and excellence in the Mobility field.
Tyler Mahncke
Tyler Mahncke
Tyler Mahncke is the Senior Vice President of VGM Clinical Mobility and Accessibility. He was previously the President of U.S. Rehab and is still responsible for the complex rehab technology division at VGM and Associates. Tyler has been with the VGM Group since 2013 and during that time has spent countless hours working alongside providers and manufacturers in the CRT market and helping to build programs that the industry needs and to help providers thrive in their business today.
Dan Fedor
Dan Fedor
Dan Fedor has been in the HME industry for over 30 years and currently serves as the Director of Reimbursement for U.S. Rehab a Division of The VGM Group Inc. Dan joined VGM in 2014 and before that, was the Director of Education and Compliance for Pride Mobility Products / Quantum Rehab for 13 years. Prior to joining Pride, Dan served as a Senior Manager for Provider Outreach and Education (POE) and Electronic Data Interchange for the Jurisdiction A DME MAC (Travelers Insurance and United Healthcare) for nearly 6 years. He currently sits on the Medicare Council and has presented at numerous local and national events regarding Medicare compliance and reimbursement including, Medtrade, Heartland Conference, ISS, RESNA and for multiple state association meetings. Dan is a graduate of Penn State University where he earned a BS in Economics.
Don Clayback
Don Clayback
Don Clayback has 37 years of leadership and accomplishment in the Complex Rehab Technology (CRT) and Home Medical Equipment (HME) industries. His experience includes executive leadership, provider operation and management, industry consultant, and advocacy roles. He most recently served 13 years as Executive Director of NCART (National Coalition for Assistive and Rehab Technology), the national manufacturer and provider association dedicated to ensuring people with disabilities have access to CRT products and supporting services. At NCART Don was responsible for monitoring, analyzing, reporting, and influencing legislative and regulatory activities on state and national levels.
Julie Piriano, PT, ATP/SMS
Julie Piriano, PT, ATP/SMS
Julie Piriano, PT, ATP/SMS is the Sr. Director of Payor Relations and Regulatory Affairs at the National Coalition for Assistive and Rehab Technology (NCART). She has worked in the seating and wheeled mobility industry for the past 40 years as a clinician, advocate, and educator where she presents nationally and internationally on seating and wheeled mobility with a focus on evaluation, documentation, and clinical applications of available technologies. Julie is a member of the RESNA Board of Directors where she serves on the Finance and Government Affairs Committees and is the board liaison to the Professional Standards Board where she recently served as the Chair. She is an active participant in the Wheeled Mobility and Seating SIG and the PT PSG. She is a Friend of iNRRTS, a member of the APTA and the Clinician Task Force. She serves on the DMEMAC Advisory Councils, the board of the AMRG Group, several State Associations, and the Mobility Management Editorial Board. Julie is a highly proactive industry resource on legislative and regulatory issues that impact the complex rehab industry.
Mark Schmeler, PhD, OTR/L, ATP
Mark Schmeler, PhD, OTR/L, ATP
Mark Schmeler is a practicing Occupational Therapist and Assistive Technology Professional (ATP) serving as the Director of the Center for Assistive Technology at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. He is also an Associate Professor and the Vice Chair for Clinical Services & Policy in the Department of Rehabilitation Science & Technology at the University of Pittsburgh. Further he is the co-director of the International Seating Symposium. His research is focused on clinical service delivery especially the analysis of large data to inform practice and policy for wheelchair mobility and related assistive technologies. Other research interests include the application of outcome measures, telehealth, product development, and product testing. He also works closely with local, national, and international organizations as an advocate for appropriate access to assistive technology devices and services.
Steve Cranna
Steve Cranna
Steve Cranna is the Director of New Business Development & Government Relations at VGM Canada. He is on the Canadian board of CSMC, and numerous other industry committees throughout Canada. Steve represents the Canadian interest in the AMRG Group program and partnerships with Canadian efforts to further the technician training and certification goals.
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ADVISORY Committee
The AMRG Advisory Committee provides assistive mobility and CRT industry input, review and recommendations in regard to encounters associated with the implementation of AMRG certification standards. Members of this committee possess background knowledge and experience from various areas within the assistive mobility and CRT industry.
Chris Royce
Chris Royce
Christopher is the first direct U.S. representative for Amylior and a seasoned sales and leadership professional with over 20 years of experience in the medical and rehabilitation equipment industry. He has led multi-state territories and regional teams, driving sustained revenue growth through consultative sales, deep product expertise, and strong relationship management. Christopher works closely with manufacturers, providers, and clinicians to develop effective solutions, deliver education, and achieve consistent results. He continues to apply his leadership, technical aptitude, and industry knowledge to build high-performing teams and lasting partnerships.
Guy Henningsson
Guy Henningsson
Guy has been working within Permobil for 25 years and stared out his career in 2001 as a chair builder within the production unit Timra, Sweden. After holding various positions within the production unit in Sweden, he was later transferred in 2007 to the production unit in Nashville, Tennessee. Where he has been working mainly in Quality Control as a Quality leader and later as Final Quality Control Supervisor since 2011. He has over the years collected vast experience of Permobil Power Products, their functions, and features. By participating in trade shows, ability expos and Veteran’s Administration (VA) events he has been able to interact with clients and service their needs in the field. In July 2019, Guy began his new chapter and position within Permobil as the National Technical trainer. Since July 2019 he has done around 250 training classes. Looking forward to the new challenge and opportunity to serve Permobil Power products and dealers across North America.
Jennifer Morreale
Jennifer Morreale
Jennifer Morreale is a seasoned Technical Education Specialist with
more than a decade of experience at Quantum Rehab and Pride
Mobility. She began her career as a help desk and lift chair technician
and quickly advanced through roles including Jazzy Technician and
Quantum Technician, developing deep expertise across the company’s
product lines.
Driven by curiosity and hands-on problem solving, Jennifer is known for
taking Quantum products apart and putting them back together—
always searching for smarter, more efficient ways to support field
technicians. She focuses on simplifying troubleshooting processes,
improving assembly workflows, and enhancing the overall technical
experience for providers.
In her educator role, Jennifer trains providers on the full breadth of
Quantum’s electronic and programming capabilities, ensuring they feel
confident and empowered when working with advanced power chair
technologies. She also works closely with Quantum brand ambassadors
and consumers at Abilities Expos nationwide, offering tailored
education and helping users better understand the features and
customization options of their power chairs.
Passionate, knowledgeable, and deeply committed to improving
mobility solutions, Jennifer plays a key role in advancing both technical
excellence and customer empowerment within the Quantum
community.
Kelly Honeycutt
Kelly Honeycutt
Kelly Honeycutt has worked in the Durable Medical Equipment and Complex Rehab Technology industries for 15 years. His background includes experience as a Senior DME Technician for multiple vendors in the greater Phoenix area, a Logistics Lead Technician for the largest hospital system in Arizona, and a Senior Field Technician for a national rehab technology vendor. Kelly's career has spanned a multitude of different DME/CRT products and manufacturers, and places a strong emphasis on customer service and quality of knowledge in the field technician space. Kelly brings years of real-world field repair and service experience to Sunrise Medical to help develop the best, most durable equipment available on the market.
Larry Carter
Larry Carter
Larry Carter is one of two MK Regional Sales Managers and covers the Western half of the US. He is also MK’s National Training Manager, completing on-board training as well as continued education for the MK regional sales team and conducting technical training for MK customers.
Larry joined MK Battery in 1995 and has been in the battery industry since 1984, providing an extensive knowledge of lead batteries as they apply to mobility equipment as well as many other applications.
Stephanie Tanguay
Stephanie Tanguay
Stephanie Tanguay began her career as an Occupational Therapist including a decade of experience in spinal cord injury and seating & mobility. She also worked as a Rehab Technology Supplier for seven years. She has presented on numerous occasions at the International Seating Symposium, RESNA, the Canadian Seating & Mobility Conference, the European Seating Symposium and throughout the U.S. and Canada. Since 2006, Stephanie has been a Clinical Education Specialist for Motion Concepts, a manufacturer of power seating systems and seat surface and back support products.
Aaron Parks, ATP
AMRG Executive Director
Aaron Parks, ATP
Aaron is a seasoned ATP with over 22 years of experience in the Mobility field. Throughout his career, he has worked with multiple manufacturers in technical education, custom solutions, and research & development. Aaron has also served as a consultant for various providers, enhancing efficiency in their repair departments.
A key member of the Pride/Quantum seminar team, Aaron has presented across the United States and collaborated closely with area representatives to facilitate in-service training for providers. His expertise was also instrumental at Merits Health Products USA, where he contributed significantly in both educational and R&D roles.
Currently, Aaron leads the technical and educational department for a Florida provider, continuing to drive innovation and excellence in the Mobility field.
Mark Schmeler
AMRG Executive Board Member
Mark Schmeler
Mark Schmeler is a practicing Occupational Therapist and Assistive Technology Professional (ATP) serving as the Director of the Center for Assistive Technology at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. He is also an Associate Professor and the Vice Chair for Clinical Services & Policy in the Department of Rehabilitation Science & Technology at the University of Pittsburgh. Further he is the co-director of the International Seating Symposium. His research is focused on clinical service delivery especially the analysis of large data to inform practice and policy for wheelchair mobility and related assistive technologies. Other research interests include the application of outcome measures, telehealth, product development, and product testing. He also works closely with local, national, and international organizations as an advocate for appropriate access to assistive technology devices and services.
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INDUSTRY Supporters
AMRG is made possible thanks to the backing and support of organizations and businesses across the assistive mobility and CRT industry. If you have interested in lending your support, please contact AMRG.
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