Industry People

Apria Healthcare, Lake Forest, Calif., has appointed Terry P. Bayer to the company's board of directors. Bayer is the COO of Molina Healthcare. His previous positions include president of AccentCare West, president and CEO of Praxis (Sechrist) Clinical Services and executive vice president of Matria Healthcare.

William Hewlett has been named vice president of pharmacy services for Southfield, Mich.-based Arcadia Resources. Hewlett previously served as national director of pharmacy products for Orlando, Fla.-based Rotech Healthcare.

Little Rock, Ark.-based ContourMed has named Mike Thurman as vice president of manufacturing. Thurman has more than 18 years of experience in manufacturing, working for companies such as Mercury and Yamaha.

Dave Campbell has been named vice president of sales for Columbus, Ind.-based Cosco Home & Office Products, including the company's Adepta line. Campbell was previously vice president of retail sales for Springs Window Fashions.

Diabco-HIPAA Billing Systems has named Duane Ridenour as national sales manager. He will be responsible for nationwide sales activities, including support and product innovation.

Heather Fesko, a senior associate in Epstein Becker & Green's health care and life sciences practice, has been promoted to a member of the law firm in its Chicago office.

Marietta, Ga.-based Matria Healthcare has named Jeffrey Hinton as CFO. Hinton replaces Stephen Mengert, who resigned to become CFO at Franklin, Tenn.-based MedSolutions.

Stoughton, Mass.-based Medical Specialties Distributors has appointed Peter J. Huie to the position of vice president, operations, and Jay Monaghan to senior marketing manager.

David Little is the new director of national accounts for Tampa, Fla.-based Orthotic Rehabilitation Products. Little was previously director of sales/marketing for Bledsoe Brace Systems.

John Miclot, president and CEO of Murrysville, Pa.-based Respironics, has received the 2005 Manufacturer of the Year Award given by the Pittsburgh Business Times. The award recognizes excellence in 11 categories including product innovations, sales and marketing strategies, customer relations and economic and global impact.