OUR HISTORY
Established in 1998, HeartCare Imaging has become an industry leader in providing medical imaging solutions throughout the United States.
HCI has worked closely with our client-partners to provide solutions that benefit patients, physicians and hospitals. We have demonstrated our commitment to quality for over two decades by continuously implementing cutting-edge technology by providing well trained and motivated technologists and nurses and by pioneering efforts in lab accreditations.
HCI’s original focus was working with physician groups interested in adding imaging services to their practice. Within this segment we’ve had great success, leading to our expansion into university-based departments and the Critical Access/Rural Hospital (CAH) market. Our unique and flexible model has allowed us to partner with a wide variety of clients with individual needs.
OUR TEAM
Robert J. Stilley
President & CEO
ROBERT J. STILLEY
Robert “Bob” Stilley has served as President and Chief Executive Officer of HeartCare Imaging, Inc. since its inception in 1998 bringing over twenty-five years of experience in the Diagnostic Imaging and Cardiology Industries to HCI. Through his leadership, HCI has become a leader in providing diagnostic imaging services to many of the Nation’s leading universities, physician providers, and rural hospitals. HCI has been awarded ‘Best Places to Work in Healthcare’ by Modern Healthcare for 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021.
In prior tenure, Bob was an original partner in Summit World Trade. Mr. Stilley was with Summit from 1986 to 1998 and was instrumental in Summit’s successful joint ventures with Hitachi Medical Systems of Japan and SMV of Buc, France. These joint venture companies revolutionized the diagnostic imaging marketplace through the introduction of products like ‘Open’ MRI. His tenure at Summit included roles as Vice President and President of various Summit Companies. Mr. Stilley is a member of the American Society of Nuclear Cardiology, the Society of Nuclear Medicine and a founding member of the Society of Cardiovascular Computed Technology.
Mr. Stilley is the most recent Past-Chair and presently serves as the Vice Chair of the Board of Trustees for Jupiter Medical Center and Jupiter Health in Jupiter, FL. Bob received the Trustee of the Year award in 2017 from the Florida Hospital Association for his outstanding Board work on behalf of Jupiter Medical Center. Bob served on the Florida Atlantic University Board of Trustees from 2006 – 2021. During his tenure on the FAU Board, he served as Board Chair, Vice Chair, and Chair of various board committees. Bob was awarded the FAU Presidential Service Award and Talon Award in recognition of his contributions to FAU’s success. Mr. Stilley is a past president of the Martin County Council of 100 and is a member of the University of Florida Cancer Center Leadership Council. He is a lector and Eucharistic Minister at St. Jude Catholic Church in Tequesta, FL. Bob received his degree in Business Administration from the University of Florida and is still an avid Florida gator.
MaryLynn Magar
Vice President
MARYLYNN MAGAR
MaryLynn Magar is the Vice President and General Manager of HeartCare Imaging.
MaryLynn’s background brings extensive business experience along with considerable sales and marketing success. As the Southeastern and Government Sales Manager for Alps Electric, MaryLynn executed government contracts, sales, and launched a reseller channel for Computer Peripheral Products. With Net2000 Inc., Magar was Sales and Marketing Director, negotiating government contracts to implement Distance Learning and Telemedicine networks and solutions.
Magar is a former member of the Florida House of Representatives. MaryLynn served in various leadership roles, including Chairman of HealthCare Appropriations. She was the highest-ranking woman in the legislature when elected as Speaker Pro Tempore of the Florida House in 2018 until term limited in 2020.
MaryLynn continues in community service and leadership by serving as a Board Member of Palm Beach N Chamber, Chairman of the Republican Party, and Eucharistic Minister in the Catholic Church. She lives in Tequesta with her husband and family.
James Avery
Vice President, Chief Technology Officer
JAMES AVERY
Mr. James Avery is the Regional Vice President for HeartCare Imaging. With over twelve years with the company, James brings an extraordinary amount of clinical knowledge and leadership to the organization. Mr. Avery is responsible for the management of HCI’s Northeast accounts and business development efforts throughout the region.
As Regional Vice President, James has direct responsibilities that include logistics, capital equipment sales and service negotiations, and personnel management and staffing solutions. Mr. Avery also heads Nuclear Medicine and Echo Sonography Training and for HCI, as well as Laboratory Accreditation Applications.
James started his career as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist, and earned his degree from Coppin State University with a major in Biology and a minor in Chemistry. James received his Nuclear Medicine training from the Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore. James holds several state licenses in Nuclear Medicine, and has board certification in Nuclear Medicine through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist. James is a former president of the Society of Nuclear Medicine Technologist section in Maryland, and has been instrumental in merging the Baltimore and Washington chapters. James is still active with the Society of Nuclear Medicine and the American Society of Nuclear Cardiology (ASNC).
Tommy C. Akin
Vice President of Imaging Services
TOMMY C. AKIN
Mr. Tommy Akin was selected by HeartCare Imaging in 2004 to spearhead a project for the University of Florida Health system, designed to bring cardiac and vascular ultrasound into the underserved rural areas of North Florida. By 2007, Tommy acquired IAC accreditation for the Outpatient Echocardiography department of UF Health. Since then, he has managed the UF Health Outpatient Cardiac and Vascular Laboratory, and has consulted on more than 15 other accreditations during his tenure. Currently, Tommy manages the clinical accounts in North Florida, with duties that range from personnel management and staffing to capital equipment acquisitions.
After graduating from Santa Fe College with a degree in Cardiovascular Technology, Tommy began his career in 2002 as an Adjunct Instructor of Echocardiography at his alma mater. In 2003, Tommy became the lead sonographer of a private cardiology practice near Orlando, Florida, where he gained the experience necessary to become marketable to HeartCare Imaging.
When he is not on assignment for HeartCare Imaging or installing sculpture exhibitions for his partner, Erin Curry, he is either playing ultimate frisbee or volunteering as an assistant coach for the youth league in Gainesville, FL.
Samantha Stilley, PhD
Operations Manager
Dr. Samantha Stilley, MS, PhD
Samantha was raised in Jupiter, FL and enjoys spending time with her dog, Eloise, and cat, Junie B. She also enjoys running, boating, and volunteering at her local Catholic church.
Sheila Fallon
Administrative Assistant
Sheila Fallon
Sheila joined HeartCare Imaging as a part-time employee in 2010 working in Administrative and Accounts Receivable positions. In 2020, she transitioned into a full-time role in Administrative and Human Resources functions.
While working part-time for HeartCare Imaging, Sheila also worked for the Florida House of Representatives, where she served as the district secretary to Representative MaryLynn Magar.
Sheila was born and raised in New Jersey and moved to Florida in 1983 where she met her husband and raised 3 daughters. She currently resides in Jupiter with her husband and black lab, Finley.
Christine Tuttle
Compliance Manager
Chris Tuttle
Christine was raised in Connecticut and moved to Florida in 2013. Her hobbies are loom knitting, quilting and she is very active in cat rescues. She resides in Port St. John with her husband, Gary and their 2 dogs and 3 cats.
Matthew Reyna
Market Development Manager
Matthew Reyna
Born and raised in Texas, Matthew believes in strong family values and always doing the right thing, which is the number one core value of Heart Care Imaging Inc.
Neil Weber
Business Consultant
NEIL WEBER
Neil has over thirty years of experience in all phases of business as Owner, Vice President, Director and Consultant, in both entrepreneurial and corporate environments. Neil served as Director of US Marketing for Mitel, Inc. in Boca Raton, FL, where he administered a six million dollar budget in support of one hundred million dollars in revenue.
Neil also served with MCI diagnostics as the National Account Manager, growing revenues by 45%. In his role as Director of Business Development at FreBon International, Neil was on the team responsible for FreBon’s success in obtaining eight state video equipment and service contracts, as well as other phases of FreBon’s business development prior to its sale to Net2000. Neil joined Net2000 as an Independent Consultant helping craft their penetration into the Florida Video Education system.
Tenli Sarcia
Market Development Manager
Tenli Sarcia
Tenli joined HCI in 2022. She is a graduate of Lipscomb University. She has over 26 years of experience in the diagnostic imaging industry with an extensive background in marketing, networking, and public relations in South Florida.
Tenli was raised in Georgia but moved to Florida in 1996 to pursue a career opportunity as a director of marketing for a radiology group. She has resided in the Jupiter area with her loving husband and son since.
OUR VALUES
HeartCare is dedicated to
5 CORE VALUES
- We strive to exceed client and patient expectations with our service and support
- We are responsive, possess a sense of urgency, and are always ready to take action
- We put our partners first– everything we do centers on meeting the needs of our clients and their patients
- We are resourceful– we encourage creative thinking and innovative solutions
- We provide solutions, not just services
- We always do what is in our customers’ best interest
- We use our best judgment
- We always follow the highest standards of ethics and integrity
- We take pride in everything we do– DETAILS matter!
- We believe that teamwork is essential– we always work together as one team
- We are always professional
- We contribute to our communities
- We believe our company IS our people
- We recruit the BEST
- We believe knowledge is our advantage– continuing education is essential
- We treat our colleagues with respect and dignity
- We develop a genuine excitement about the great company that we are building
- We have an infectious desire to succeed
- We always compete aggressively
- We never say we can’t
- We set high goals
- We overcome major obstacles, they are merely bumps in the road
- We will vigorously fight to win against industry giants
- We don’t take ourselves too seriously
- We work hard and play hard
- We believe in maintaining balance in our lives