Brentwood, TN and Effingham, IL, February 13, 2022- Vantage Surgical Solutions announced today that it has promoted Janice Carpenter to Vice President of Finance. Janice joined the company in 2013 and most recently served as Controller. Her new role expands her responsibility and incorporates greater engagement in the company’s growth strategies.

During Carpenter’s decade of service to Vantage, she has led a number of financial and technical initiatives that have helped to fortify the company’s infrastructure. Throughout her tenure, she has supported the organization with meaningful analytics and forecasting that have allowed the company to thoughtfully expand. Her role has been, and continues to be, vital to all aspects of the organization, from accounting systems, human resources,  and inventory management, to sales support and mergers and acquisitions.

“I have had the distinct pleasure of working with Janice for the past ten years,” noted Vantage President & COO, Christopher Swing. “While her professionalism and financial acuity ensure we make informed decisions regarding our business, her thoughtful leadership allows us to align our infrastructure to fuel our vision effectively. Janice has been with Vantage through some pivotal changes in the organization and her new role positions her to help guide us to the next level of our exciting journey.”

Since 1991, Vantage has delivered specialty surgical services to the ophthalmic/ cataract specialty area. By partnering with Vantage, hospitals, and ambulatory surgery centers can deliver specialty surgical services without the capital outlay and internal clinical or logistical expertise required. The company is focused on rapid expansion into new geographic markets and clinical specialties.

“We are looking ahead to some exciting times at Vantage,” added CEO, Brad Hill. “Having a seasoned financial leader like Janice ensuring our financial systems are prepared to support our growth is vital to our success. Quite frankly, Janice is a ‘get stuff done’ person who has always been willing to tackle any challenge. Her promotion was a natural evolution and is much deserved.”

Carpenter will oversee the organization’s financial, human resources, and purchasing functions. She continues to expand her team to meet new demands that evolve as the organization grows. She is located in the company’s co-headquarters in Effingham, Illinois.

About Vantage Surgical Solutions

Vantage has been equipping facilities for specialty surgical services since 1991, with customers in 23 states. The company currently delivers state-of-the-art cataract surgery equipment, IOLs, instrumentation, disposables, expert staff, and supplies, that enable hospitals, surgery centers, and physicians to provide local communities with the highest quality cataract surgery experience. A portfolio company within Pharos Capital Group, Vantage is focused on client success which has resulted in a customer retention rate of 99.8%. Its focus is expanding the business to offer reliable, expert surgical solutions that reduce cost and improve access for rural healthcare.

For more information about Vantage Surgical Solutions, visit www.vantage.healthcare.