A veteran health-tech & regulatory team building the infrastructure of medication adherence.
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Jim Patton was born in Oklahoma City and after graduation from high school there, he proudly served his country as an officer in the U.S. Army.
Upon separation from the military, Jim started his career in orthopedic sales, where he worked in hospital Operating Rooms specializing in Total Joint Replacement, Internal Fixation, and Spinal Repair.
In 1996, Jim founded Joint Technology Inc. / Revert Systems, an orthopedic conservative care company. Revert Systems focuses on helping patients increase their activity level and decrease their pain level using non-narcotic, non-invasive devices.
He also founded Legacy Homes and Properties, LLC, in 1998 specializing in single family homes. Multi-family properties were added later and the business continues to flourish.
In the summer of 2013, Jim recruited Dr. John Barr sharing much in common, including their keen interest in a remedy for the dangers of what has become, the “Opiate Epidemic.” From his orthopedic conservative care companies, Jim understood the benefits of being able to protect the patient from opioid misuse or diversion risks. Since then, Jim and Dr. Barr have collaborated on ways to fight this ever-growing problem with a better dispensing method and PillSafe was born. Together, they have worked diligently to create the features and benefits needed to bring PillSafe to fruition including acquiring valuable patents and developing the Go-To-Market strategies.
Most recently, PillSafe has evolved to become the world’s first Wirelessly connected Smart pill bottle utilizing AI to augment coaching and mediation for controlled substances and adherence-critical medications. Jim has his sights set so that the 28 product features now being developed for PillSafe will revolutionize the ways many drugs are dispensed from the pharmacy to the patient for much better in-home regimens.
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John Barr, MD practiced family medicine in North Carolina for over 30 years. He spearheaded his home county’s paramedic program, and served as EMS Medical Director starting with basic EMT through each step to EMT-P–writing all treatment protocols, teaching, and assisting local emergency calls in his area. He also co-founded the first Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) course in his County, and taught ACLS for many years.
In addition to his private practice, he performed obstetrics for 8 years, and worked hundreds of hours in local Emergency Rooms. He also served as medical director of two large nursing homes, helping to start one of these facilities by writing new protocols which were approved by the State. He was selected by NC Government Officials to serve on several State and County government committees.
As an instrument rated pilot, he also served as an Aviation Medical Examiner performing flight exams on 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Class pilots. He also cofounded Third Creek Development Corporation, which built a small shopping center (including his office and pharmacy.)
As his practice became located in close proximity to the largest truck manufacturer in North America, he treated a large number of truck drivers with chronic back pain. Eager to alleviate the discomfort and suffering of his patients in the safest and most effective way possible, Dr. Barr was persuaded by early large, published studies which stated that the prescribing of opioids was effective and the risk of addiction was minimal. Dr. Barr was therefore at the forefront of early opioid prescribing but it was only later found that these studies were fallacious and Dr. Barr became the victim of a system that then penalized physicians for aggressive prescribing.
He next considered what could be done to help protect patients and fellow practitioners from what became the “Opioid Drug Epidemic.” As “Child Resistant (CR)” lids were a 50+ year-old innovation to save pediatric overdoses, he realized that there must be a better way to dispense controlled substances to lessen misuse and diversion. Thus, PillSafe, the idea for a better medication bottle was born.
In 2013, he joined Jim Patton, Founder of Joint Technology Inc. / Revert Systems, an orthopedic conservative care company focused on helping patients increase their activity level and decrease their pain level using non / narcotic, non / invasive devices. Jim saw the potential of PillSafe and blended 30+ years of successful marketing of conservative medical devices used for chronic pain, with Dr. Barr’s 30+ years of family medicine treating chronic pain, thereby creating a founding management team for bringing this innovation to market. Dr. Barr and Jim Patton have now spent much of their careers researching and developing the PillSafe concept, including filing patents, and what has now become over 28 product functions including AI generated coaching and mediation for adherent-critical medications.
It is Dr. Barr’s passion that the PillSafe innovation will protect the public from the Prescription Drug Epidemic by creating a paradigm shift in the way addictive medications are contained and protected from the pharmacy to the patient for in home use.
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Lon von Hurwitz is a senior executive with over 30 years of experience, has focused on health and wellness solution development research, marketing, and sponsorships. His volunteer work in the non-profit sector has been extensive.
For several years, he consulted companies with existing products for securing controlled medications at home. Now a leading “Subject Matter Expert” in this category, he joined PillSafe as Chief Strategist and Senior Advisor to the CEO in early 2025 to bring the first Wireless Smart Secure Prescription Bottles to market. His dedication to developing advanced technology to save lives and resources has resulted in best-in-class partners and vendors. The new PillSafe product launch is anticipated for 2026.
From April 2022 to April 2024, he was the senior commercialization advisor to GE Healthcare for a new Diabetes NeuroModulation Treatment using GE’s market-leading UltraSound with A.I. to treat T2 Diabetes.
In 2016, Lon von Hurwitz Co-Founded Diabetes Treatment Centers International and opened the medical Research Institute and Center of Excellence (CoE) in the South Bronx City and Queens New York, high-diabetes areas. The state-of-the-art facilities provides diagnostics and evaluations equipment for up to 100 patients daily. He secured $5M+ in funding and initiated a clinical research project in 2019 to stabilize and reverse renal failure using Pulsatile Insulin Infusion (PII.)
PII gained attention from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services through the NIH and CMS through his Washington, D.C. public policy initiatives. Interim research results suggest PII can prevent dialysis or kidney transplants and stabilize or reverse other diabetes co-morbidities.
Lon von Hurwitz, is the Co-Founder and CEO of World Health Networks, founded the Coalition for Healthful Airports in partnership with major aviation organizations. This global initiative provides state-of-the-art biometric health stations in leading airports worldwide.
At Lifeclinic International, he led a network of over 23,000 health stations in pharmacies across North America. He successfully secured sponsorships from top pharmaceutical companies, making the kiosks free and exceeding 450 million annual usages. A branded version, “CardioSmart© Health Stations,” was developed for the American College of Cardiology (ACC) and the World Heart Federation in Geneva, Switzerland. He also pioneered the “CardioSmart© TV Network” in doctors’ waiting rooms with the ACC.
As an Out-of-Home Media leader, he served as the Executive Strategist for Development at ABC/Disney Company, establishing “abc In-Store TV.” He also spearheaded place-based TV at Sony Electronics for various retail outlets. He secured sponsorships from Fortune 500 companies like Procter & Gamble, Coca-Cola, Kellogg’s, and Nestle. His marketing expertise was further honed as Senior Vice President Marketing – North America at Sony Pictures Entertainment – Columbia TriStar Motion Pictures (“Men in Black”, “Jerry Maguire”, “Jumanji”, etc.) – and Vice President Marketing at the abc Radio Networks (4,400 affiliates). He also served as President of Chrysler Corporation’s in-house marketing operations, introducing the “Mini-Vans” platform with Dick Clark-produced TV specials. At Chrysler, he created the educational “Jim Henson Kids’ Muppet Traffic Safety Program” recognized by the NHTSA. At Carlson Wagonlit Travel, he ran West Coast Operations, managing travel incentive and hospitality programs for clients like Toyota, Mazda, and Honda.
Lon von Hurwitz’s extensive pro bono work includes:
– Serving as the first-ever volunteer Marketing Committee Chairman and later the National Chairman of the Board of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD).
– Producing the first public service music videos with Stevie Wonder and Aretha Franklin.
– Inventing the “Drunk Driving Simulator” that toured college campuses, educating young drivers about the dangers of drinking and driving.
– Creating and executive producing a landmark national TV special with Siskel and Ebert, highlighting the anti-social evolution of drinking and driving in movies.
– Steering MADD to institutionalize fundraising and grant approaches, making it a well-known and successful non-profit.
– Developing the 70th Anniversary Telethon (formerly the Jerry Lewis Telethon) for the National Muscular Dystrophy Association.
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Richard White is a designer of patented products and senior systems specialist with a passion for innovation. He has a long track record of creating, developing and implementing a wide variety of systems, devices and modifications to make ideas come to life. He brought the original vision of the PillSafe product to working prototype models.
He has experience in a wide range of technical disciplines, including mechanical, electro-mechanical, electronics, satellite, IT, PLC, computer hardware, embedded controls, software, scripting, CAD design, patent applications.
For most of his career, Richard has worked for Dow Jones & Co., Inc. Among his research and development work for DJ, he created a monitor and control system that was used nationwide for many years. He also created and implemented numerous modifications to various types of equipment to enhance usability, efficiency, and safety.
As an entrepreneur he has created several products with prototype creation and patent application including a computer-controlled music box.
Richard holds a degree in Industrial Electronics and studied engineering coursework at the University of Central Florida, a highly ranked U.S. engineering school.
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Sanford (Sandy) Green is a results-driven executive with a strong track record of building technology ventures with a successful background in three start-ups, a complex business turnaround, and the integration of eleven companies into a $2B Fortune 100 enterprise—delivering operational synergy and accelerated market growth.
Sandy’s innovation portfolio includes patented breakthroughs in Wireless Transmission, Fiber Optics, 360⁰ Panamorph Video Imaging, and Automated Disinfection Systems for healthcare environments.
His ability to identify market gaps and engineer commercially viable solutions has consistently translated into investor returns and strategic advantage.
A graduate of Arizona State University and the John F. Welch Management and Leadership Training Center, Sandy combines technical vision with disciplined execution—making him a trusted advisor for high-growth, innovation-led businesses.
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Lelan Stice was born and raised in Arkansas and has built a career defined by leadership, operational excellence, and entrepreneurship across healthcare and business.
He proudly served his country in the United States Army, where he worked as a Bradley Fighting Vehicle Systems Mechanic and served during Desert Storm and Desert Shield. His time in the military instilled a strong foundation of discipline, problem-solving, and leadership that would carry forward into his professional career.
After his military service, Lelan pursued a career in pharmacy, earning his Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy and later completing both an MBA and a Graduate Certificate in Information Systems Management. He quickly rose through the ranks in hospital pharmacy leadership, holding roles with Owen Healthcare and Cardinal Health, where he led large-scale operational transitions and managed multi-hospital pharmacy systems.
In 2000, Lelan joined Jefferson Regional Medical Center, where he served for two decades in senior leadership roles. Starting as Director of Pharmacy, he expanded his responsibilities to oversee pharmacy, materials management, cardiology, surgery, and respiratory therapy. During his tenure, he played a critical role in transforming hospital operations, including helping lead a turnaround effort that restored the organization to profitability between 2012 and 2014. His leadership also drove significant cost reductions, including lowering pharmacy expenses by over 25 percent while maintaining quality of care.
In 2009, Lelan transitioned into entrepreneurship, founding multiple businesses including Whitehall Pharmacy and related ventures. As Chief Executive Officer, he has led the development of diversified business operations, created new revenue streams, and built high-performing teams focused on continuous improvement and long-term growth.
Throughout his career, Lelan has remained deeply involved in healthcare policy and community leadership. He has extensive experience in government relations at the local, state, and federal levels, particularly in pharmacy policy and 340B programs. He currently serves as President of the Arkansas Pharmacy Association and has contributed to multiple task forces focused on reducing Medicaid costs and addressing opioid abuse.
Lelan’s career reflects a rare combination of clinical expertise, operational leadership, and entrepreneurial execution. He continues to focus on improving healthcare delivery, expanding business ventures, and driving meaningful impact within his community and the broader healthcare system.
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