John Thresher Joins United Allergy Services as National Director of Sales

SAN ANTONIO, Sept. 3, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- United Allergy Services (UAS), a leading healthcare services company that enables family physicians, pediatricians and health systems to deliver safe and effective allergy testing and customized immunotherapy services, today announced that John Thresher has accepted the position of national director of sales. Thresher will be rejoining UAS after a brief stint as vice president of regional development at Airrosti Rehab Centers where he was responsible for all operational and marketing functions for a large group of healthcare providers in Texas. John previously served as regional sales manager for UAS from October 2012 to November 2013. As national director of sales, Thresher will oversee the training, strategy and direction of the UAS sales team.

"I have experienced firsthand United Allergy Services' commitment to providing exceptional support for its partner physicians as they seek to improve the health of their patients," said Thresher. "I look forward to helping execute the company's strategic initiatives to increase the scope of services performed within the primary care setting and expand access to safe and effective allergy care for millions of Americans."

"United Allergy Services is thrilled to welcome back John Thresher as national director of sales," said Nicolas Hollis, UAS president and CEO. "His years of sales experience, combined with a deep knowledge of the company and primary care settings, as well as his leadership in the military, will be instrumental in driving the company forward."

Thresher has more than 15 years of experience in leadership, operations and sales, including positions at KCI, Stryker Medical, and Johnson & Johnson. Additionally, Thresher served as a U.S. Army aviator for eight years, commanding multiple units and flying the UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter. He received a bachelor's degree in Engineering Management from the United States Military Academy.

About United Allergy Services
United Allergy Services ® (UAS) brings effective and convenient allergy testing and immunotherapy to primary care physicians, pulmonologists, ENT physicians, pediatricians, internal medicine physicians, and healthcare systems that treat the vast majority of patients with seasonal and perennial allergies. UAS' complete service line features in-office UAS Certified Clinical Allergy Specialist staffing and training, quality assurance and compliance and supply and inventory management. By collaborating with physicians to safely administer allergy testing and shots, UAS is expanding access to effective allergy care for thousands of patients that suffer from seasonal and perennial allergies.

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