Dr. Gitterle is an experienced physician leader, having served in management roles as a hospital-based physician for more than a decade. He is an active clinician and presently serves as Regional Medical Director for one of the largest, fully-integrated, regional, inter-facility wound care and hyperbaric specialty practices in the Southwestern United States. In addition, he serves as Woundcare Medical Director for three Texas LTAC facilities. As CMO of Woundcentrics, LLC, Dr. Gitterle created a scalable management framework for the optimization of LTAC wound care, as well as a training program, and quality assurance systems to support it. He lives in Central Texas with his wife Heather, and two sons.

Dr. Reynolds received his Bachelor of Science degree in 1975 at Sul Ross State University where he was a Distinguished Graduate of the Reserve Officer Training Corps, then served as a US Air Force B-52 pilot until 1982. Dr. Reynolds graduated from the University of Texas Medical School at San Antonio in 1986, and went on to complete residency and fellowship training in Family Practice, Aerospace Medicine and Hyperbaric Medicine during his Air Force career as a Chief Flight Surgeon. He has commanded two Air Force medical squadrons, served as a foreign exchange officer to the Royal Australian Air Force, led US Air Force medical programs with over 40 countries in the Asia-Pacific region, served as the Air Force Surgeon for the Asian tsunami relief operation, and served in Iraq with the Multi-National Security Transition Command. He has extensive teaching experience and has held the positions of Clinical Faculty at the USAF School of Aerospace Medicine, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Military and Emergency Medicine at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Adjunct Assistant Professor at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, and Adjunct Visiting Professor of Strategic Studies at the Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies in Hawaii. Following retirement from the Air Force in 2009, he has continued his practice of medicine as a certified wound specialist at hospitals across Central Texas and as a Hyperbaric Facility Accreditation Surveyor for the Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society.

Dr. Reynolds is board certified in Aerospace Medicine and is a Certified Wound Specialist Physician of the American Board of Wound Management. He is a member of the Undersea & Hyperbaric Medical Society and a Fellow of the Aerospace Medical Association. His military decorations include the Legion of Merit, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Air Force Commendation Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, Korea Defense Service Medal, Humanitarian Service Medal and the Australian Defence Force Commendation.

Dr. Butter has been a hyperbaric and wound care physician since 1999 following primary training in hyperbaric medicine at Palmetto Hospital, South Carolina. He was medical director of the Christus Santa Rosa Hospital Wound care and Hyperbaric Center at Westover Hills for 8 years and served as the Chief of Hyperbaric Medicine and Chairman of the Limb Salvage Committee. He has been on staff at many acute and chronic care facilities responsible for comprehensive wound care as well as evaluation and supervision of hyperbaric oxygen therapy for a complete range of indications. He has been an emergency and EMS physician for over 30 years serving as medical director for many EMS agencies, hospital emergency departments and training programs in south and central Texas. He served as member and chairman of the Texas Governor’s EMS and Trauma advisory Council for 10 years as well as faculty at the University of Texas Health Science Center. He is board certified in emergency medicine, family medicine, undersea and hyperbaric medicine and is a certified wound specialist physician by the American Board of Wound Management. He graduated from Texas State University with honors in 1980, North Texas State University Heath science Center in 1986 and postgraduate training at Corpus Christi Osteopathic hospital, Brooke Army Medical Center and Driscoll Children’s Hospital.

Dr. Jason Kelly graduated with a degree in Biomedical Engineering from Texas A&M University where he was commissioned into the United States Air Force and he accomplished his medical education at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. He completed his residency training in Family Medicine through St. Louis University and Scott Air Force Base. He spent the subsequent 10 years as a Family Medicine physician and Flight Surgeon in the Air Force before completing fellowship training in Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine. Dr. Kelly presently serves as the Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine Consultant to the Air Force Surgeon General and the Program Director for the Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine fellowship program at Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio, TX. He is actively involved with the Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society, serving on multiple committees, and previously served on the Board of Directors.

Robert “Bud” Thompson, Jr., M.D., FACS, CHCQM received his Bachelor of Science from Baylor University in 1978 and his medical degree from the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio in 1984. He completed his Surgical Residency in 1990 and has been Board Certified in Surgery since 1991. Dr. Thompson has been consistently listed as a “Top Doc” in The Texas Medical Center of Houston, until relocating his practice to Central Texas in 2013. Dr. Thompson coordinated Seton Hays Hospital inpatient wound care and diabetic foot care program in Kyle, Texas from December 2013 to December 2020. He was the primary surgical provider for all patients admitted with a complicated Diabetic Foot Ulcer or vascular disease. He received a certification in Advanced Wound Care in 2020. In his spare time, he plays guitar during worship for his church. He enjoys spending time outdoors fishing or golfing and is known for being an excellent cook.

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Daniel Guerrero, EMT, CHT. Born and raised in New Braunfels. Completed fire school and EMT-B through San Antonio Community College. Began medical career with EMS for 5 years and then transitioned into wound care and hyper-barics, obtaining CHT in December 2014. Has become efficiently trained at applying; multi-layer compression, wound vacs and other advanced wound dressings. Currently, program/safety director for the San Marcos clinic. Verry passionate regarding the holistic approach to wound healing and wound prevention.

Michael Villarreal is a seasoned woundcare professional with over a decade of experience in hyperbaric medicine, Michael brings extensive knowledge as a Certified Hyperbaric Technologist (CHT). With a Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration and a Master’s degree in Organizational Leadership from Colorado State University, Michael has demonstrated exceptional leadership in driving strategic quality improvement initiatives and optimizing patient outcomes. His efforts have guided several facilities through their UHMS accreditation processes. Looking forward, Michael is committed to applying this expertise in strategic planning implementation and building effective teams aiming to enhance operational efficiencies within the healthcare sector. Outside of professional endeavors, Michael is an avid mountain biker and enjoys exploring the natural world and spending time with family.