"We all have our health story, it’s all about how we navigate that journey."

For the last 20 years, Brian has been working in the healthcare industry as an attorney, COO, and most recently as the founder and CEO of Advance Health, an in-home care company. A few years ago, his mom was diagnosed with cancer. During that time, Brian discovered that even with his experience, resources, and connections, he and his family still had a difficult time navigating his mother’s health care. When she passed away, he decided that there needed to be a better way to manage and care for chronic conditions. So, Brian sold Advance Health in 2019 and created Cix Health. "I started this company because I think we can make people’s lives easier."

Brian is an avid reader who reads three books at a time. He also enjoys whipping up Blue Apron meals for his family and spending time with his two yellow labs and chocolate lab puppy.

“Managing our health should become more of a priority in our day-to-day lives.”

After spending his early career working as a developer focused on consumer goods, Brian transitioned into product development and started working in the healthcare industry. It was during that time that he realized “the healthcare industry is really challenged and ripe for innovation." So when the opportunity to partner and build Cix Health came along, Brian was excited to create a product focused on helping people take control of their health through knowledge, awareness, and advocacy. “This is a tool that can facilitate collaboration with your providers, specialists, and your family. It can keep everyone aligned on what’s going on with your health.” Brian believes Cix Health can help people have more control over their lives and their health.

Brian spends his downtime with his twin daughters playing sports and staying active. Some of his favorite activities are reading, running, and playing golf.

“I was attracted to Cix Health because I believe in helping people and making health care more affordable.”

Over Joel’s career, he has worked in many different industries helping companies grow their client base and revenue. He found his sweet spot when he entered the health insurance industry by assisting companies in developing their sales team and supporting their supply chain and management team. With the inspiration of his own mother’s cancer diagnosis, he understands the stress and emotional toll a severe medical diagnosis has on a family. Joel joined the Cix Health team to assist in relieving the stress of expensive medical bills and also grow the Cix Health brand.

In Joel’s spare time, he is an avid reader and skilled skier. He has skied at almost every ski resort in the United States and hopes to have his next ski adventure in Japan. When Joel isn’t hitting the slopes, he loves spending time with his three daughters and family.

“I love to be a detective.”

Jenn has been designing content and experiences for brands like Anthem, ChildFund International, and Snagajob since 2008. She’s passionate about product discovery, user research, and genuinely helping others. Throughout her career, Jenn has worked at companies with meaningful missions. That’s what attracted her to Cix Health. A few years ago, her mom was diagnosed with a rare chronic condition. “I live 800 miles away from my mom, so I can’t be her caregiver. But if I can help her and others like her better navigate their journey, then I’m all in.”

Jenn’s favorite tools of the trade? Post-it notes and Sharpies. She’s rarely without them. She spends many weekends camping at the beautiful Virginia State Parks with her kiddos, hubby, their Pug named Lola, and Goldendoodle named Titus.

“Even for well people there’s the benefit of having all of your health data in one place.”

Since 2004, Jeff has been working in software development. At Cix Health, he’s responsible for the overall system architecture and leads our team of engineers. Jeff joined Cix Health because he was excited to build a company from the ground up and the mission and goals of Cix Health really resonated with him. Both of his parents are cancer survivors so “what we’re trying to do really hits close to home.”

When he’s not at work, Jeff spends his spare time volunteering as a member of his local wilderness search and rescue.

“Our health is one of the things we’re least knowledgeable about, you can’t Google it.”

From encryption specialist to full stack developer, for more than five years Ken has been growing his career with a variety of roles in software development. He’s built apps from the ground up, and now he’s exploring his passion for new product development at Cix Health. “Work is way more fun when it’s something you’re passionate about. What we’re doing is really, really important. It can have an immediate impact.” Ken believes we’re here to help people become more knowledgeable about their health and their family’s health.

Ken spends his spare time working on engineering passion projects and planning for his next big traveling adventure with his wife. Their favorite trip so far? Amsterdam.

“I hope this tool inspires people to start planning ahead.”

Angel is a self-taught software developer who started his career as a mechanical engineer. He’s worked for companies like NASA, Apple, and the National 4-H Council. “I love developing software because I have the freedom to use my imagination.” After seeing a close friend lose a family member, Angel was inspired to join Cix Health. For him, this was an opportunity to work on something impactful, something that could have helped his friend. “Cix Health is for everyone, but especially people responsible for taking care of others.”

When it comes to fun facts, Angel has quite a few. He’s a “military brat” that taught software development at Harvard. Now he loves spending his spare time with his wife and two sons.

“We’re using some of the latest and greatest technologies.”

Before joining the team at Cix Health, Blake spent about seven years consulting as a software developer. When it comes to his career, he loves a good challenge. “Why Cix Health? It’s the people, the technology, and the business we’re building here.” Blake believes in the power of using technology to make our lives better. He’s thrilled to work hands-on to build a product that enables people to live their lives and spend less time focusing on tasks they don’t enjoy doing. “Cix Health fills a need.”

Blake’s a self-proclaimed tech nerd, movie buff, and homebody. When he’s not working, he spends time with his son, Nolan, and his partner Heather.

“The advantage of Cix Health is being an all-in-one tool for your health.”

Florian graduated from college with a degree in investment banking. After a few years in the banking industry, he wanted to try something different. So, when the idea of Cix Health came up, Florian was excited to be a part of building a new company and product. Since he joined the team, he has been helping us with our marketing initiatives while studying security and marketing back home in Germany.

Florian is a self-proclaimed animal lover. When he’s not busy working or studying, he enjoys hiking, watching the Philadelphia Eagles, and spending time with his girlfriend and her dog.

“As someone who has lived through my mother’s cancer diagnosis and her passing, I hope to make the hardship just a little less overwhelming and give caregivers more peace of mind.”

Alexis has had a passion for marketing and content creation since the hay days of MySpace and Xanga. She’s worked in a widespread of industries, including eCommerce and assisted family building. Alexis believes in understanding and empathizing with the person behind the app. She joined Cix Health to connect users to insights and content to help them live a healthier and stress-free life no matter their condition or circumstance.

In Alexis’s free time, she enjoys traveling the world and trying new cuisines. Her favorite season is fall, and she always awaits when new fall beers are released at her local brewery.

“As I see my parents and others age, I hope to make the transition of life and their health a little easier.”

Naomi has an extensive and impressive background, from receiving her Bachelor’s in Graphic Design and then her Master’s in User Experience from Virginia Commonwealth University. She has covered a lot of ground in her career. Her design passion and inspiration come from other designers she finds through social media channels. Naomi enjoys pushing the boundaries of her design and loves that Cix Health gives her the space to do so. She hopes to open up a design shop where she can inspire other designers to also think outside the box one day.

Naomi keeps her creative spirit alive by picking up new hobbies like leather-making to feed her passion for craft, quality, and fashion. In her spare time, you can catch her lounging with her two cats, Hugo and Julius. She also enjoys exploring her local farmer’s market.