Meet Our ATP's

Mary Hamell

Mary Hamell is a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA/L), Assistive Technology Professional (ATP), and Certified Car Seat Fitter serving clients through CareLinc’s custom wheelchair seating team at Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital. While the team primarily serves patients from throughout West Michigan, Mary works with clients who travel from across the state to receive specialized seating and mobility support.

Mary brings more than three decades of experience in custom seating and rehabilitation. She began her career in the Rehab Department at Airway Oxygen before joining Mary Free Bed’s Orthoseat custom seating department, where she worked as a COTA and ATP for 31 years prior to the department being acquired by CareLinc.

Mary enjoys being an ATP because she has the opportunity to help people achieve the greatest possible comfort and functionality in their wheelchairs. She finds it rewarding to develop individualized seating solutions that help clients feel supported and more confident in their daily lives.

A fun fact about Mary? She loves to parallel park!

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Matt Lausin

Matt Lausin is an Assistive Technology Professional (ATP) serving clients through CareLinc’s Mary Free Bed team. He brings 15 years of experience from Life Beyond Barriers Rehabilitation Group, where he worked as a personal trainer supporting patients with a wide variety of neurological disorders.

Matt enjoys being an ATP because he has the opportunity to help people find solutions that make a meaningful difference in their everyday lives. Knowing that many clients spend 12–18 hours a day in their manual or power wheelchairs, he enjoys the challenge of finding the right equipment and positioning solutions to help them stay comfortable and supported throughout their day.

Outside of work, Matt is a passionate Ohio State Buckeyes fan. Go Bucks!

Jordan McClellan

Jordan McClellan is an Assistive Technology Professional (ATP) serving clients through CareLinc’s Rehab team. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science from Western Michigan University and initially planned to pursue a career in physical therapy. After completing an internship with NovaCare Rehabilitation in the Kalamazoo area, Jordan shifted his career path and went on to earn a Bachelor’s of Business Administration in Marketing from Grand Valley State University, with a focus on entering the medical sales field.

Jordan enjoys being an ATP because it gives him the opportunity to connect with clients on a personal level and see firsthand the positive impact assistive technology can have on their lives. Helping clients find equipment that supports them physically and improves their overall quality of life is one of the most rewarding parts of his work.

A fun fact about Jordan: he is the youngest of eight siblings—and his closest sibling in age is still 10 years older than him!

Josh Riemersma

Josh Riemersma is an Assistive Technology Professional (ATP) serving clients throughout Grand Rapids and at Mary Free Bed Hospital. He holds a degree in Exercise Science and was drawn to assistive technology because of its ability to help people become more independent in their everyday lives.

Josh enjoys being an ATP because he gets to work directly with clients to find equipment and solutions that support their individual needs and goals. Helping people gain greater independence and confidence in their daily lives is what makes his work so rewarding.

Outside of work, Josh enjoys spending time with his family and is the proud uncle of eight nieces and two nephews!

Michael Bolton

Michael Bolton is an Assistive Technology Professional (ATP) and Certified Rehabilitation Technology Supplier (CRTS) serving clients through CareLinc’s Rehab team. He brings 30 years of experience in custom seating and assistive technology from his time at Mary Free Bed OrthoSEAT.

Michael enjoys helping people find the right equipment to meet their individual needs and is passionate about finding solutions that can support greater comfort, mobility, and independence.

Outside of work, Michael is an avid rock collector and has even designed whitewater canoes!

Jeff Bour

Jeff Bour has been working in the rehabilitation field since 1983, bringing decades of experience and expertise to his role as an Assistive Technology Professional (ATP). His career began with White and White, where he worked with the Michigan Family Independence Agency (MFB) contract and helped meet the needs of inpatients while participating in new product evaluations.

Jeff went on to establish CareLinc’s Rehab department, starting as a one-person operation and helping grow it into the department it is today. He enjoys the opportunity to help people and appreciates that every client presents a unique challenge. For Jeff, finding the right products based on each individual’s diagnosis, needs, and goals is both rewarding and fulfilling.

Outside of work, Jeff enjoys riding his bike—and when the weather cooperates, you may even see him riding it to work!

Joe Burmania

Joe Burmania is an Assistive Technology Professional (ATP) who is passionate about serving CareLinc clients and the community. He enjoys making a meaningful difference in people’s lives by helping match the right equipment and technology to each person’s unique needs, goals, and lifestyle.

Joe brings a personal understanding of mobility and adaptive equipment to his work, giving him a unique perspective when helping clients find solutions that support greater independence and quality of life.

A fun fact about Joe: he represented the United States as a member of the Wheelchair Basketball Paralympic Team at the 2000 Paralympic Games in Sydney, Australia!

Dan Nederhood

Dan Nederhood is an Assistive Technology Professional (ATP) and Certified Rehabilitation Technology Supplier (CRTS) serving clients through CareLinc’s Rehab team. Dan began his career in the service department at Airway Oxygen, gaining hands-on experience in the medical equipment industry before joining CareLinc. Over the years, he worked his way into the role of ATP and ultimately became Director of Rehab Sales.

Dan enjoys being an ATP because of the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in his clients’ lives. He finds it especially rewarding when the right wheelchair configuration can improve someone’s comfort, mobility, and overall quality of life.

Scott Smith

Scott Smith is a Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (LPTA) and Assistive Technology Professional (ATP) serving clients throughout Eastern Michigan. With a background in physical therapy, Scott brings a strong understanding of mobility, function, and individual client needs to his role at CareLinc.

Scott enjoys being a partner in his clients’ mobility journeys by providing personalized solutions and advocating for the equipment and support that can help improve their independence and quality of life. His competitive nature drives him to find the best possible solution for each client and their unique needs.

When he’s not helping clients achieve greater mobility and independence, Scott’s competitive spirit continues to show in everything he does!