Who We Are
At HPA Healthcare, based in the Raleigh-Durham area of North Carolina, we’re all about connecting talented clinicians with hospitals and clinics across the country. Our founders started the company because they saw how tough it can be when patients don’t have quick access to care. They truly believe that every patient deserves compassionate, timely care—and that belief is what drives us every day.
We’re here to help clinicians like you make a real difference in the lives of patients and their families, so that everyone gets the care they need, when they need it.
Meet Our Team
Our team at HPA Healthcare is made up of passionate professionals dedicated to bridging the gap between patients and quality care by connecting healthcare providers with critical staffing needs.
Abe Omar
Director of Talent Acquisition
Sales
Raleigh, NC
Abe Omar
Director of Talent Acquisition
Sales
Raleigh, NC
Bio
Abe Omar has spent his entire career in healthcare staffing, with a primary focus on locum tenens and nurse staffing. Building relationships, understanding the “why” behind people’s wants and needs, and helping them reach their goals is what he finds to be incredibly fulfilling—whether that’s supporting internal growth at HPA or guiding clinicians in their careers.
Fun Facts
- If I could have dinner with anyone, it would definitely be Kobe Bryant. I’d love to learn more about his “Mamba Mentality,” relentless work ethic, competitiveness, and obsession with constant improvement.
- Favorite season: Fall
- Favorite hobby: Playing basketball and weightlifting
Adam Omar
Associate Clinician Partner
Sales
Raleigh, NC
Adam Omar
Associate Clinician Partner
Sales
Raleigh, NC
Bio
Adam Omar supports account management at HPA Healthcare, working closely with clients and clinicians to ensure seamless, high-quality staffing solutions. Adam is committed to building strong partnerships and making healthcare staffing smooth and successful. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with family, playing basketball, fishing, and working out.
Fun Facts
- Favorite quote? - "Success is not final, failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts." – Winston Churchill
- Favorite hobby? - Basketball
- If you could have dinner with anyone, living or historical, who would it be? - Kobe Bryant
Andrew Otis
Clinician Partner
Sales
Raleigh, NC
Andrew Otis
Clinician Partner
Sales
Raleigh, NC
Bio
Andrew Otis is a clinician partner dedicated to working alongside nurses to provide outreach of care to communities in need. He is experienced in locum tenens and nurse recruiting. Andrew prioritizes building strong relationships by building trust and delivering on expectations that are set. When not on the phones Andrew enjoys staying active and being with Friends and family. Whether its cooking on the grill, or playing a round of golf.
Fun Facts
- What did you want to be when you grew up? In the 3rd grade I wanted to be an inventor. And in college while working with a chiropractor I created a prototype for a medical device to improve patient results and comfort.
- If you had to have only 3 apps on your phone, what would they be? The 3 apps I would have would be the phone, messaging, and google chrome apps.
- Favorite hobby? My favorite hobby currently, is golf. I enjoy being out in nature with friends and disconnecting to work on a very frustrating sport.
Brittany Blount
Practitioner Partner
Sales
Raleigh, NC
Brittany Blount
Practitioner Partner
Sales
Raleigh, NC
Bio
Coming Soon!
Fun Facts
- What’s your favorite season? - Autumn – it’s warm enough to not be burning up but cool enough not to be ice cold, it’s the perfect mix of the seasons and shows the beauty in nature, with the colors changing yet staying so vivid
- Favorite hobby? - Interior Design / DIY – I love getting creative and bringing out the beauty of everything
- If you could have dinner with anyone, living or historical, who would it be? - I would have dinner with Bernie Mac; I used to watch him growing up on his TV show and he was so funny but always talked about real problems with simple solutions in life. He taught me to love, laugh but most importantly to live life to the fullest with thought behind your actions.
Ellen Gilliland
Credentialing Partner
Credentialing
Charlottesville, VA
Ellen Gilliland
Credentialing Partner
Credentialing
Charlottesville, VA
Bio
With over 25 years of experience in healthcare recruitment and credentialing. My expertise has encompassed the full recruitment lifecycle—from strategic sourcing and candidate engagement to contract negotiation, seamless onboarding, and credentialing. I collaborate closely with our HPA Healthcare Recruiters to coordinate the credentialing process and compliance management. I focus on credentialing both our staff nurses and our locums’ physicians, to ensure that all candidates meet the necessary qualifications and compliance standards during this process. This integrated approach facilitates a smooth transition for new hires and supports the organization's staffing objectives. I build strong relationships with both institutions and healthcare providers. I am very committed to aligning our credentialing processes with organizational needs, fostering positive relationships, and contributing to the delivery of high-quality patient care.
Fun Facts
- What did you want to be when you grew up? A veterinarian
- Favorite Hobby: Time with my family and friends, tennis, and gardening
- What is my favorite Season: Spring!
Gerald Bledsoe
Clinician Partner
Sales
St. Louis, MO
Gerald Bledsoe
Clinician Partner
Sales
St. Louis, MO
Bio
Coming Soon!
Fun Facts
What’s your favorite season?
- Winter – There is nothing better than looking out of your window and seeing a fresh blanket of snow covering the landscape. Hot Coca, relaxing by the fire, and Christmas lights.
- Video games. They help me to relax and de-stress, while practicing problem solving skills and teamwork.
- If I could have dinner with anyone, it would be Tupac Shakur. I've always admired his music and the powerful story behind it. Coming from the streets and rising to become a modern-day poet and wordsmith, Tupac used his voice to inspire millions. His lyrics carried messages of struggle, resilience, and hope—encouraging people to rise above their circumstances and better themselves. I’d love the chance to sit down with him and hear his thoughts firsthand.
Greg McLeod
President
Senior Leader
Raleigh, NC
Bio
Greg McLeod is a healthcare staffing professional with extensive experience in locum tenens and healthcare recruitment. He is dedicated to patient care, values strong relationships, and focuses on supporting others. At HPA Healthcare, Greg prioritizes developing team members, enhancing patient outcomes, and contributing positively to communities. Outside of work, Greg enjoys cooking, mentoring new professionals, engaging in community service, and spending time with family and friends.
Fun Facts
- If you could have dinner with anyone, living or historical, who would it be?
- This is hard, depends on the day. Kofi Anan, Jimmy Hendrix, or a 10 year old me.
- What’s your favorite season?
- Fall
- Favorite quote?
- “The heights by great men reached and kept were not attained by sudden flight, but they, while their companions slept, were toiling upward in the night.” Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Mary Ellen Raftery
Recruiting Operations Partner
Operations
Benson, NC
Bio
Mary Ellen Raftery is a healthcare staffing leader with over 30 years of experience. Known for her strong relationship-building and commitment to service, she brings deep industry knowledge and a passion for quality care. As Recruiting Operations Partner at HPA Healthcare, she manages MSPs, supports compliance, recruiting, retention, and the development of streamlined processes that strengthen operation efficiency and growth.
Fun Facts
- What did you want to be when you grew up? A nurse
- Favorite hobby? Spending time with family/friend & Crafting
- What’s your favorite season? Fall, for sure. I love the crisp air and cooler temps.
Melinda McEwen
Clinician Partner
Sales
Colorado Springs, CO
Melinda McEwen
Clinician Partner
Sales
Colorado Springs, CO
Bio
With experience in recruiting across several labor markets, Melinda has found passion in healthcare recruiting and talent acquisition. Melinda believes in building strong professional relationships built on trust, communication, & authenticity. She loves helping clinicians find that “perfect fit” job, especially by having great conversations to open up to all possibilities. Melinda loves spending time with her horses, heading off to the Cheyenne Mountain Canyon in Colorado Springs to ride.
Fun Facts
- What did you want to be when you grew up? I wanted to be a marine biologist or a safari park biologist/veterinarian and focus on giraffe populations.
- If you could have dinner with anyone, living or historical, who would it be? Marie-Antoinette & I would like to take her to the Venetian in Las Vegas to visit Carlos' Bakery to enjoy cake (as well as some amazing pasta at the Italian place across the way.
- Favorite quote? The outside of a horse is good for the inside of a man.
Nate Jenness
Practitioner Partner
Sales
Kittery, ME
Nate Jenness
Practitioner Partner
Sales
Kittery, ME
Bio
Nate Jenness has been in the locum tenens industry since 2013. He brings a thoughtful, relationship-focused approach to every placement. With a strong commitment to consistent communication and personalized service. He takes the time to understand each providers preferences and career goals to ensure a strong clinical and cultural fit. By staying proactive, transparent, and highly responsive, Nate builds trust with providers leading to lasting partnerships that support long-term success.
Fun Facts
- If you could have dinner with anyone, living or historical, who would it be?
- Tom Brady
- Favorite quote?
- “Winning is not a sometime thing; it's an all the time thing. You don't win once in a while; you don't do things right once in a while; you do them right all of the time. Winning is a habit. Unfortunately, so is losing”. – Vince Lombardi
- Favorite hobby?
- Golf
Omar Omar
Managing Partner
Senior Leader
Raleigh, NC
Omar Omar
Managing Partner
Senior Leader
Raleigh, NC
Bio
Omar is a healthcare staffing professional with 30+ years’ experience in the clinical and healthcare staffing and recruiting industry. His background and proficiency in the space includes business operations, business development, marketing, organizational development, project/service deliverables, etc. Outside of work: spend time with family and friends, working out, traveling, community involvement, etc.
Fun Facts
Rayne Shariff
Credentialing Partner
Credentialing
Atlanta, GA
Rayne Shariff
Credentialing Partner
Credentialing
Atlanta, GA
Bio
Rayne Shariff is a healthcare credentialing professional with several years of experience in provider credentialing and enrollment. She is dedicated to regulatory compliance, strong collaboration, and supporting providers so they can deliver care without delay. At HPA Healthcare, Rayne focuses on maintaining high standards, efficient processes, and building trust among clients, providers, and team members. Outside of work, Rayne loves travel, enjoys cooking and exploring new foods, and unwinds by binge-watching sitcoms.
Fun Facts
- What did you want to be when you grew up?
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- I really wanted to be a Marine Biologist. Then I changed over to wanting to become a Midwife.
- If you had to have only 3 apps on your phone, what would they be?
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- Reddit, Google Chrome, Family Calendar App.
- If you could have dinner with anyone, living or historical, who would it be?
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- Ramit Sethi, I love him!
- What’s your favorite season?
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- Fall
- Favorite quote?
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- Never give up on a dream just because of the time it will take to accomplish it. The time will pass anyway.” —Earl Nightingale.
- Favorite hobby?
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- Travel
Trudy McLeod
Facility Partner
Sales
Raleigh, NC
Trudy McLeod
Facility Partner
Sales
Raleigh, NC
Bio
With a strong foundation in healthcare staffing and strategic partnerships, I bring years of experience driving growth and building meaningful relationships with hospital systems and healthcare facilities nationwide. As a business development partner, I’m passionate about creating solutions that address disparities in care while supporting clinician placement and workforce stability. Outside of the Business Development world, I’m a certified personal trainer, dedicated runner, and weightlifter—proudly serving as a lululemon Ambassador. My commitment to wellness fuels my professional drive: I believe peak performance, whether in business or fitness, starts with discipline, purpose, and heart.
Fun Facts
- If you could have dinner with anyone, living or historical, who would it be? I would have dinner with Serena Williams, because I admire her hard work on and off the court. I strongly admire how she rose to the top of her game against all odds in a sport where she didn’t have much representation. She didn’t let societal norms stop her from feeling comfortable in her own skin. She fought with her Racquet, and she has forever changed the game!
- Favorite quote? “Champions aren’t made in gyms. Champions are made from something they have deep inside them.” Muhammad Ali
- Favorite hobby? All things health & fitness. I am a runner and lifter at heart.
Wes Levenstein
Clinician Partner
Sales
Denver, CO
Wes Levenstein
Clinician Partner
Sales
Denver, CO
Bio
Wesley is a healthcare recruiting professional focusing in nurse recruitment. At HPA Healthcare, Wesley focuses on building strong relationships and helping both healthcare professionals and organizations thrive. He is committed to contributing positively to the communities he serves while continuing to develop his expertise in healthcare staffing. Outside of work, Wesley stays active with a love for skiing, hiking, and hitting the gym after hours. A New York native, he's an avid fan of the Yankees and the Jets. He’s also a movie enthusiast, always ready to discuss and dive into the world of film.
Fun Facts
- What did you want to be when you grew up? Play for the Yankees or make movies
- Favorite quote? "Roads? Where we're going we don't need, roads."
- Favorite hobby? Skiing, hiking, weight lifting, watching movies, video games, watching/playing sports.
Our Commitment to Diversity
HPA Healthcare is dedicated to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion to better serve our communities and ensure equitable healthcare for all.
Quality at Every Step
HPA Healthcare is proud to be Joint Commission–certified, a distinction earned by fewer than 10% of staffing firms nationwide. It’s not just a badge — it’s how we operate. From how we credential clinicians to how we support hospitals, we hold ourselves to the same standards of safety, accountability, and excellence as the providers we place. Because doing it the right way isn’t optional — it’s who we are.
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