Our Team
Gayle Devin
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Chief Executive Officer
Gayle Devin has over 25 years of experience transforming companies with her operational expertise. Her entrepreneurial mindset, coupled with a knack for devising innovative business strategies and implementing successful models, drives unprecedented growth and customer experience excellence.
Before HCD, Gayle led companies in the medical services realm, particularly in medical supply/DME. Her track record includes steering multi-million enterprises, crafting high-performing teams, optimizing business plans and strategies, and nurturing customer/ client relationships.
Notably, Gayle served as the CEO of ActivStyle, a comprehensive medical supply company, and CEO and interim CEO for Pinnacle Medical Solutions a diabetic supply company. Additionally, Gayle was the Founder of Stat Home Care a DME startup, which grew to be the largest independently owned DME company in the Chicagoland area.
Dedicated to elevating customer experiences and implementing strategic business planning, Gayle is unwavering in her commitment to fostering a resilient business matrix. She prioritizes delivering premier customer service while upholding operational excellence, laying the groundwork for enduring success.
Gayle holds a B.S. in Communications from University of Illinois and a B.S. in Nutrition from the University of Illinois at the Medical Center.
Jeff Elgin
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Senior Vice President Chief Technology Officer
With more than 30 years of experience in the IT industry, Jeff is responsible for overseeing the delivery and operation of HCD’s technology innovations and digital solutions. His experience and expertise in the IT industry supports the innovation efforts he is leading to provide cutting-edge solutions to our customers and partners alike.
Prior to joining HCD, Jeff served as VP of Card Partnerships Technology at Capital One, where he led over 90 teams and 500 individuals in technology transformation and operations for co-branded and private label credit cards. He has also held numerous roles in technology and operations leadership throughout his career, including Director of Engineering at Aether Systems and Chief Information Architect at GE Information Services. Jeff has also worked as a consultant at McKinsey & Company and Accenture.
Jeff holds a Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in Commerce from the University of Virginia, with concentrations in Finance and Management of Information Technology.
Lowell Price
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Senior Vice President and Chief Growth Officer
Lowell comes to HCD with over 25 years of experience in sales, healthcare, and leadership. He has led growth functions in both publicly traded and private equity-backed organizations to deliver double digit revenue growth and has built high performing teams that are culture centric. Previous roles include nearly 10 years with GE Healthcare, including serving as VP of Sales for GE Healthcare Digital and 4 years as VP, Global Head of Commercial for Evidera PPD (now a Thermo Fisher Scientific company).
Lowell is a proud alumnus of Norwich University, the oldest private military college in the United States, where he obtained his B.A. and is currently a member of the Board of Trustees. He also holds a MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School and Business. Additionally, Lowell is a mentor for Fed Tech and sits on the advisory board for a digital health start up.
Larry Pliskin
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Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer & Secretary
Larry has more than 20 years of legal, compliance, healthcare, and health insurance experience. His background as a health lawyer and a compliance officer enables him to provide strategic oversight and direction to businesses as they successfully navigate the highly regulated healthcare, medical supply, and health insurance industries.
Larry has worked in a variety of settings, including large and small law firms, in-house counsel, health systems, health plans and health insurance companies, medical supply companies, and an academic medical center. Previously a healthcare associate at the Bricker and Eckler law firm (now Bricker Graydon), Larry moved in-house with legal and compliance roles at Express-Med, American Health Holding, Good Night Medical, MediGold (a Medicare Advantage health plan), and Enhance Health. In recent years, Larry has also served as an adjunct professor of law at Capital University Law School teaching a popular Health Law class.
Larry received his B.A. from the University of Pennsylvania and his J.D. from Boston University School of Law.