History
VMI was founded in 2016 to provide back-end administrative and marketing support to a network of affiliated hospitals established by David and Dr. Lori Hoe in the Charlotte, NC region. Over the years, the company grew in geography and ambition and now supports a multi-specialty hospital in Center City, Philadelphia, and its first Urgent Care hospital in Wilmington, Delaware. With a combined set of business, veterinary, administration, finance, and marketing skills, VMI’s leadership team is ideally positioned to define the next frontier of veterinary medicine, which we believe will be in the Urgent Care space.
Our Leadership Team
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
David Hoe
David Hoe is a graduate of Penn State University where he studied Marketing while under an Army ROTC scholarship. Upon graduation he married his college sweetheart Lori and together they moved to Columbus, Georgia where he began his career as a Lieutenant in the Army. As a Platoon Leader, he led his troops on missions in Baghdad and Fallujah during the first year of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Upon returning from war, he earned his MBA from Auburn University where Lori was also studying to become a veterinarian. Upon graduation they moved to Charlotte NC where he began a career with a Fortune 500 company.
In 2013 he and Lori opened Main Street Veterinary Hospital which paved a path for him to leave his corporate job and go full time developing new veterinary businesses. In 2018 David founded an innovative company called Mobile Veterinary Specialists (MOVES) that grew to over 33 veterinary surgeons, internists and cardiologists. In 2022 David transitioned out of the CEO role at MOVES to free up more time to focus on developing more new hospitals within his VMI organization. He has two teenage boys, two dogs, two cats and a passion for adventure travel
Education
AUBURN UNIVERSITY
MBA, 2007
PENN STATE UNIVERSITY
B.S., Marketing, 2001
Key Experience
• US Army veteran
• Government Sales Director, GOJO Industries
• Co-Founder of Mobile Veterinary Specialists
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Ken Bateman
VMI's Chief Financial Officer Ken Bateman holds a B.S., Economics from the United States Military Academy, an MBA from Troy University, and a Ph.D. in Business Management from Capella University. A current owner of Bateman Capital Management, Mr. Bateman held two small businesses before joining the VMI team. Dr. Bateman also owns a consulting firm, a real estate company, and an event center rental business.
Education
UNITED STATES MILITARY ACADEMY CAPELLA UNIVERSITY
B.S., Economics PH.D, Business Management
TROY UNIVERSITY
Master of Business Administration
CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER
Dr. Lori Hoe
Dr. Lori Hoe practices small animal veterinary medicine in the Lake Norman area of Charlotte. She is passionate about pets and the people that love them. She graduated with highest distinction and honors from Penn State University and Summa Cum Laude from Auburn University of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Hoe married her college sweetheart, David. They live in Cornelius NC with their two sons. Dr. Hoe enjoys spending time with her family boating on Lake Norman and hiking in the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Education
AUBURN UNIVERSITY
DVM, 2007
PENN STATE UNIVERSITY
B.S., Biology, 2001
Key Experience
• Founder, Owner, and Medical Director of Main Street Veterinary Hospital
Licensure
• NCVMB License #6297
Chief OPERATING OFFICER
Addie Blair, CVPM
Addie has been in the Veterinary industry since 2004. While in high school, she did an apprenticeship at a veterinary practice in her hometown, Salisbury, North Carolina. She quickly found passion in this ever-growing field. She has worked in every position in an animal hospital, including emergency, surgery, and general practice.
Prior to relocating back to NC in 2019, Addie worked as a manager for a large veterinary hospital in the suburbs of Atlanta, GA for eight years and then spent a short time in Pensacola, FL managing a veterinary urgent care. She joined the VMI family in October 2019 as the Practice Manager at Main Street Veterinary Hospital. In 2021, she was promoted to Chief Hospital Administrator for our southern VMI operations to help lead our hospitals towards continued greatness.
Addie is most passionate about making our clients happy by helping to create a memorable experience in our practices
and seeing the staff learn and grow so that they can serve their community best. When she is not at work, she enjoys
traveling, shopping, boating, and spending time with her family.
Education
CENTRAL PIEDMONT COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Associates of Arts, 2007
OLDS COLLEGE
Certificate of Veterinary Practice Management, 2018
Key Experience
12+ Years of experience in Veterinary Practice Management
Has worked in every position in the Animal Hospital, giving her a unique understanding of what is needed and expected across each department
Previously held the positions of Secretary and Vice President for the Georgia Veterinary Managers Association
2024 Earned designation as a CVPM
Marketing DIRECTOR
Kathleen Bisson
Originally from King George, VA, Kathleen joined the VMI team in 2023. She and her husband have been in the Carolinas since 2014 and are proud parents to a Shar-pei/Boxer mix named Riley. Kathleen joins VMI with over 10+ years of experience in veterinary medicine and has a key interest in helping to develop, launch and support veterinary hospitals and their employees. She recently discovered an interest in marketing and creating engaging content for hospitals that provide educational material to clients. Kathleen was previously employed with VMI’s first hospital, Main Street Veterinary Hospital, for nine years, ranging in positions as a Lead Registered Veterinary Technician to Operations Manager prior to transitioning to VMI. When she’s not working, you can find Kathleen spending her free time traveling, planning future trips, hiking and swimming.
Education
Saint Francis University.
B.A., Psychology, 2013
Northern Virginia Community College
A.A.S., Veterinary Technology, 2016
Accounts Receivable/Accounts Payable & Onboarding Specialist
Marla Davis
Marla began her veterinary career at a busy 7 doctor practice in Melbourne, FL in 2007 as a client service representative. In 2009, after relocating to the suburbs of Atlanta, GA, Marla began working as a client service representative for a busy 4 doctor practice. In 2019, she became the practice manager. At the end of 2020, she relocated again to the suburbs of New Orleans, LA where her husband owns and manages two businesses. Marla began working with VMI in December of 2020.
Marla is passionate about excellent customer service and building lasting relationships with veterinary staff and clients.She loves ensuring doctors and staff are equipped to provide excellent veterinary medicine. She also believes in continuing education of both staff as well as clients, which ensures a successful, happy practice. Knowledge is power!
When not working, Marla enjoys traveling, beach vacations, boating, riding (not driving!) motorcycles and spending time with family (2 grown daughters, a grown step son and a daughter in law) and friends. She currently has 7 furry family members-2 pugs and 5 cats (mostly rescue adoptions) who all love to snuggle.
Key Experience
● Member of Georgia Veterinary Managers Association 2013-2020
● Client Service Specialist 2015-2019
● Accounts Receivable Manager 2011-2018
● Practice Manager 2019-2020
● 15+ years in the veterinary industry
DIRECTOR OF HOSPITAL DEVELOPMENT
Jessica Stanley, CVPM
Jessica Stanley, a Southeastern NC native, embarked on her Veterinary Medicine career nearly two decades ago, starting as a volunteer with a Large Animal Veterinarian during her teenage years. The calling to Veterinary Medicine became evident, leading her to pursue a major in Biology with a Concentration in Equine Science and a minor in Business at St. Andrews University.
Throughout high school and college, Jessica wore various hats, working as a kennel assistant, veterinary assistant, and receptionist in both large and small animal medicine. With a wealth of experience, she climbed the ranks to become a Practice Manager, dedicating the last decade to working in General, Emergency, and Urgent Care Practices. In 2019, Jessica achieved the Certified Veterinary Practice Manager Designation.
Outside of work, Jessica finds joy in the company of her husband, two dogs, two horses, and two cats on their small farm. Whether taking weekend trips to the coast or mountains, she and her family cherish outdoor adventures, including horse care and gardening.
Jessica's passion for veterinary medicine continues to thrive, and she is particularly enthusiastic about cultivating knowledgeable and compassionate teams to deliver optimal care for patients. Thrilled to be part of the VMI team, she looks forward to assisting practice owners, managers, and their teams in achieving their goals.
Key Experience
● 2018 - Top Ten Finalist for DVM360 Practice Manager of the Year
●2019 - Earned Designation as a CVPM
●2021 - Earned Certificate of Achievement from the Veterinary Management Institute at Colorado State University.