VantageEXPERIENCE. DELIVERED.
Vantage has made turnkey specialty surgical operations a mainstay for surgical facilities and surgeons.
VantageEXPERIENCE. DELIVERED.
Patients can receive complete care in their own community.
Since 1991, Vantage has shaped an industry that allows rural communities to have access to specialty surgery procedures that would have traditionally been sent to more populated areas. This continues to result in patients accessing complete care in their own community, within an environment they know and trust.
Under the leadership of founder and industry icon Ann Deters, Vantage emerged as a premier source for cataract services by delivering 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.
Vantage continues to expand its cataract practice under its Vantage Clear program and its gastroenterology practice under its Vantage GI program. The company will continue to deploy its model and expertise within other specialty areas.
Meet the Vantage Team
CHRISTOPHER SWING
President & Chief Executive Officer
Christopher Swing, President of Vantage Surgical Solutions assumed the mantle of CEO in August 2023. With over 11 years of dedicated service to Vantage Surgical Solutions, Christopher is committed to enhancing patient experiences and building lasting relationships between patients, providers, and healthcare institutions.
Christopher brings a wealth of financial experience, having served as CFO for six years. He was also a Senior Manager of Cost at Pinnacle Foods and holds a position on the Board of Directors at Peoples Bank & Trust.
Christopher’s dedication to education is evident through his role as an Adjunct Professor at Eastern Illinois University, where he shared his knowledge and mentored students in managing manufacturing environments and continuous improvement strategies and served as a Lake Land College Student Ambassador from 1999 to 2001.
Christopher Swing’s multifaceted career reflects his commitment to excellence in healthcare, finance, education, and community engagement. His leadership at Vantage Surgical Solutions continues to significantly impact the healthcare industry, offering accessible and high-quality specialty procedures to patients and healthcare providers.
KELLY BEWICK
Chief Financial Officer
Kelly Bewick, CPA, CGMA, is a highly accomplished financial executive with a distinguished career spanning over 25 years. With a strong foundation in finance and leadership, Bewick has spent the last decade serving as Chief Financial Officer for several prominent health technology companies based in Virginia.
Throughout her career, Bewick has held pivotal roles in both the public sector, and in Private Equity-owned organizations, where she has consistently delivered exceptional results.
Bewick boasts a proven track record of driving financial growth and profitability by implementing effective cost-management strategies and optimizing revenue streams. Her strategic insights and hands-on approach have been instrumental in navigating complex financial landscapes and driving sustainable business growth.
In addition to her financial acumen, Bewick plays a pivotal role in leading various operational functions within the organization. She oversees critical areas such as Human Resources, Purchasing, Project Management, and Compliance, demonstrating her versatility and ability to drive cross-functional collaboration toward achieving organizational objectives.
As a dynamic leader with a passion for excellence, Kelly Bewick brings a unique blend of financial expertise, strategic foresight, and operational leadership to her role at Vantage Surgical Solutions. Her commitment to driving innovation and maximizing organizational performance makes her a valuable asset to the company and its stakeholders alike.
JASON CARPENTER
Senior Vice President, Operations
Jason Carpenter is a service-driven leader with more than twenty years of experience in the ophthalmology industry. He has a passion for establishing and nurturing strong client relationships, exceeding operational goals, and developing new business. Jason is consistently lauded for his exceptional customer service which has led to record market share gains for Vantage, where he has served since 1999. During his tenure, he has established himself as one of the premiere subject matter experts in the ophthalmic delivery space fueled by his vast production and technical knowledge, broad perspective across multiple delivery organizations, and exceptional surgeon collaboration.
When it comes to Vantage, Jason is the epitome of “Experience. Delivered.” Not only is he brilliant at anticipating the unique needs of customers, he is instrumental in crafting the workflows that drive Vantage customer success and has built the logistics and supply chain unit to deliver superior outcomes.
Jason’s passion for service doesn’t stop with Vantage. He has served on the Board of Education for St. Anthony of Padua Schools (2015-2021) with four years on the executive committee, including two as President. Jason also enjoys serving on the Scholarship Committee for the Effingham County Chamber of Commerce and participates in the CEO Mentorship program.
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JANICE CARPENTER
Vice President, Finance
Janice Carpenter is an experienced and goal-oriented financial manager with a demonstrated track record leading the preparation and analysis of financial reports to summarize and forecast the company’s financial position. She began her career working for an international catalog business where she spearheaded the implementation of technology that integrated the sales and accounting systems to streamline the inventory management and sales process. She joined Vantage in 2013 as a financial manager, where she leads the preparation and analysis for financial reports and has served on the implementation and continuing support team for software integration for Salesforce/Financial Force.
Janice holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Eastern Illinois University. She has served on a community Board Committee for Big Brothers Big Sisters where she prepped and organized several fundraisers and served as a volunteer for her community.
MICHAEL COLE
Vice President, Information Systems
Michael brings nearly 40 years of professional experience in design, communications, and technology to his role as Vice President of Information Systems at VANTAGE Surgical Solutions. Originally joining VANTAGE in 2018 to lead marketing and creative strategy, Michael expanded his scope into information systems and leadership, earning his current role through hands-on expertise in Salesforce administration, workflow automation, and enterprise data management. His career spans prepress production, creative management, and brand development across industries including publishing, specialty automotive, and food manufacturing. An Illinois native, Michael is committed to equipping VANTAGE’s teams with the tools, systems, and knowledge to deliver exceptional service to the rural hospitals and surgery centers the company serves.
SALES LEADERSHIP
Jay Moraski
Vice President, Sales
As VP of Sales, Jay Moraski brings over 35 years of sales experience from multiple disciplines with the last 10 years in healthcare with Vantage. Jay leads a team of skilled professionals who support the growth initiatives of the company through continuous consultative partnerships with hospitals, surgical facilities and doctors.
Chris Fields
RVP, Sales
As Regional Vice President of Sales, Chris Fields brings over twenty years of healthcare experience in serving customers’ needs with an extensive background in the medical device and pharmaceuticals industry. For Vantage, Chris leads a team of highly skilled sales professionals supporting the growth initiatives of the company throughout the Northeast and Southeast and has been instrumental in securing a strong presence in NC, SC, VA, and GA.
In his current role as Regional Vice President of Sales, he leads the South and US expansion of Vantage’s core markets. When not on the road or in a surgical suite, Chris is enjoying time with his wife, son and daughter, hunting and fishing.
Addison Owen
RVP, Sales
During his two decades of service with Vantage, Add Owen has served as a consultative partner to hospitals, surgical facilities, and surgeons. His extensive clinical background and vast technical knowledge began as a Surgical Coordinator for Vantage in 2003 and positions him to quickly connect with surgeons and facility clinical staff to bring ophthalmology surgery solutions to their communities.
Bec Söll
DVP, GI
Bec was born and raised in rural Iowa. She spent the last 30 years working as an entrepreneur, owning five successful family-run companies in her hometown area. In addition, she brings 20 years of medical experience working up from an EMT-B to and RN in hospitals ranging from rural to Level 1 Trauma Centers. Her areas of focus were surgery, ER, ICU and Med-Surg, with experience both in ophthalmology and endoscopy.
The best compliment Bec ever received was that “the dust doesn’t settle” on her. Whatever she does, she does it fully committed. Bec enjoys traveling with her two kids, singing, gardening, camping and hiking, and is an avid German Shepherd Dog and Kansas City Chiefs fan.
OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT TEAM
Jeff Swearingen
Operations Analyst
Jeff Swearingen is a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and a results-driven operations leader with 30+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing, logistics, process improvement, and financial analysis within the food and beverage industry. He has a proven track record of thriving through corporate changes during a 28-year tenure at the same facility, advancing through eight promotions across seven different corporate owners, consistently earning greater responsibility through performance and adaptability.
Jeff started as an early entrepreneur, running a small, self-funded business as a teenager. He was honorably discharged from the Marine Corps in 1995 with an impressive service record, serving in Desert Storm, deployments to Okinawa and the Mediterranean aboard USS Saipan in support of Operation Provide Promise in Bosnia. He then began his career on the production floor at Lender’s Bagels, where he rapidly progressed from hourly roles to senior leadership, excelling in building high-performing teams, driving operational excellence, reducing costs, and navigating complex corporate transitions.
He currently serves as Operations Analyst for Vantage Surgical Solutions, bringing discipline, integrity, lean expertise, and a relentless focus on efficiency forged in both military service and decades of front-line and executive experience to the medical device services sector.
Robin Garland
Regional Operations Manager
Robin Garland is a Certified Surgical Technologist and leverages her extensive experience in the surgical environment to create ideal experiences for Vantage customers and their patients. Robin proudly served in the United States Navy and has since leveraged that experience to “lead from the front” where she develops fluid teams, cultivates winning attitudes, exceeds goals and expectations, and delivers outstanding customer experiences.
Robin has a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and believes that everything is ultimately “sales”, and that relationship building is the key to success. Outside of work, Robin is an active participant in animal rescue with a focus on her breed of choice, the Australian Cattle Dog.