joins interactive voice response solutions provider Vocantas Inc. as president of the company’s US operations in Chicago. He will focus initially on addressing the increasing demand for remote care delivery, for which the company’s CallAssure has special applications. With more than two decades of experience in the healthcare IT sector, Mr. Shindell comes to Vocantas via competitor Health eTechnologies, where he was president and CEO. Both an advisor to and principal in a number of technology service and manufacturing companies, he is also president of the board at A Silver Lining Foundation, a philanthropic organization which helps to ensure access and treatment options for medically under served individuals affected by cancer. Mr. Shindell has an undergraduate degree in biology, biochemistry and physiology, from Washington State University, and a masters in economics from the University of Idaho. He enjoys traveling his family traveling, fly-fishing, rock-climbing and hiking.