Leadership Team

Kaveh Ofogh, M.D.
Founder and CEO

Dr. Ofogh is an internist and a visionary leader who has dedicated his professional career to correctional medicine since 1996 and has established a well-grounded reputable correctional healthcare program through MEDIKO. His success has contributed to his recognition as an expert speaker on medical cost management strategies and medical legal issues in correctional settings as well as pertinent clinical topics in correctional settings at local, state, national and international conferences. Dr. Ofogh has also been the longest tenured speaker (17 consecutive years) at the Virginia Association of Regional Jails (VARJ) and has enjoyed numerous other speaking engagements at the Virginia Compensation Board, South Carolina’s Jail Administrator’s Association (SCJAA), Virginia Sheriff’s Association (VSA), National Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC), American Jail Association (AJA), International Corrections and Prisons Association (ICPA), and most recently the Virginia Association of Defense Attorneys (VADA). He has published several articles related to correctional medicine in national journals and newsletters in the Correctional Healthcare Industry. Dr. Ofogh is well known for being personally available to MEDIKO staff and our clients at all times. Dr. Ofogh has also served as an expert witness in class action lawsuits, Section 1983 cases, and torte cases both in-state and out of state. He brings invaluable experience and a culture in our company that greatly values and promotes the importance of ongoing training and being conscience about potential legal issues. His oversight leads to an excellent and legally oriented comprehensive healthcare program that is second to none.

Terry Jones, MSW
Vice President of Operations

Terry Jones is an experienced correctional healthcare leader with nearly 27 years of combined experience in juvenile and adult corrections. The first 12 years of his career was dedicated to the service of youthful offenders in the open residential and maximum secure setting inclusive of juvenile detention. Mr. Jones served as the Director for several companies leading the educational, clinical and custody of those respective programs. Since then, he has dedicated his last 14 years working in the field of correctional healthcare serving adult offenders in pre-trial as well as those sentenced in the states of Maryland and Pennsylvania. Populations sizes lead by Mr. Jones included statewide contracts of over 40,000 offenders serving single facilities with 100 or less inmates up to as large as 2200. Over the past several years he has had experience leading start-ups in both prisons and individual programs consisting of statewide contracts as well as single facilities. Mr. Jones received his Bachelors of Social Work from Bloomsburg University and his Masters in Social Work from Temple University.

Mr. Jones provides operational oversight, along with other staff, to ensure MEDIKO delivers consistent and efficient services at the Facilities and at the corporate office in order to meet the needs of residents, the Security Staff, the County Project Manager, the Corrections Director, and Volusia County. He will make frequent visits to the sites and listen to the concerns of the County Project Manager, Corrections Director and Sites’ Administrations. Mr. Jones has demonstrated that trust, honor and respect come from action, not words.

Robert Malloy
Regional Director of Operations

Robert Malloy joined MEDIKO as Regional Director of Operations in February 2022. He brings more than 35 years of healthcare experience with 16 years in correctional institutions. His specialties include operations, accreditation, regulatory compliance, policy and procedure development, continuous quality improvement, and health services administration. Mr. Malloy provides management oversight with the planning, directing, coordinating, and evaluation of clinical operations for the correctional facilities served by MEDIKO. He ensures site programs are developed to promote the delivery of quality care by developing, implementing, evaluating, and ensuring our policies and procedures, programs and services are consistent with all applicable standards and align with the company’s mission, vision, and philosophy.

Mr. Malloy assists with our training program in various areas to promote understanding of standards and quality of care. He maintains a working relationship with facility administration, MEDIKO employees, correctional personnel, contracted providers, and outside agencies. He works with the clear focus of monitoring and enhancing operational efficiencies. Mr. Malloy provides direction and support to the leadership team toward attainment of the company’s short and long- term goals and objectives. He participates in the development of the company’s strategic plan and provides management oversight for the Department of Clinical Operations.

Diane Kearns
Senior Director of Behavioral Health

Diane Kearns is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Certified Correctional Healthcare Professional in Mental Health (CCHP-MH). Ms. Kearns earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and Sociology and a Master’s Degree in Education Counseling. She has worked as a Licensed Professional Counselor for 16 years and has worked in the field of corrections for more than 20 years. Ms. Kearns has extensive experience working with individuals with severe mental illness and incarcerated individuals. Her expertise includes assessment, treatment, crisis intervention, and behavior modification. She has served in various leadership roles in the areas of behavioral health, quality management, and healthcare operations. Ms. Kearns has served as a committee member for Behavioral Health for both the National Commission on Correctional Healthcare and the American Correctional Association. She has presented on various topics, including suicide risk assessment, prevention and intervention, alternatives to segregation, and individual treatment planning.

Ms. Kearns shall serve as the primary point of contact to oversee the mental health program and staff in MEDIKO facilities and directs the operations of the program, implements the administrative policies and procedures and helps attain program goals and objectives. She will assist with the implementation process and be available for meeting, if requested.

Candice Hansley, CPA
Corporate Controller

Candice performs all accounting/financial activities for MEDIKO. She has a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Accounting from Virginia Commonwealth University and brings over 13 years of accounting and management experience to the organization. Candice has analyzed business performance and initiated performance improvement metrics. Candice has developed annual budgets and monthly forecasts. She has analyzed and reported on variances. Her experience in working with various types and sizes of companies has prepared Candice to assist with developing financial reporting useful for decision making, as well as policies and procedures to facilitate operating improvements and efficiencies. Candice works closely with MEDIKO’s management team to ensure accuracy in reporting and efficiencies in operations.

Candace Edwards, MBA, SPHR
Human Resources Director

Candace leads the Human Resources function at MEDIKO and brings both strong formal education and practical hands on experience to this leadership role. Candace earned her Masters of Business Administration and has 20+ years of experience in the administrative, retail, and telecommunications industries in the Richmond, Virginia area.  Candace works with the corporate leadership team to set the company’s human resources strategy and works with her team to implement it throughout the organization.  She helps to build a company culture that attracts, develops and retains employees who provide stellar care to MEDIKO’s clients.

Shannon Whitlow
Director of Billing

Shannon Whitlow brings over twenty years of leadership experience and customer service understanding to MEDIKO. She brings close to nine years’ experience working at a medical supply company focusing on managing relationships with Medicare, Medicaid, Commercial and Managed Care Payers. She began her career at Durable Medical Equipment Company as a Customer Service Manager and worked her way to Vice President of Payer Services and Support. As Vice President, she negotiated reimbursement rates, audited claim data, analyzed and interpreted trends, and identified opportunities for improvement. Shannon also has several years’ experience as a career coach and career services coordinator for a community college where she developed the training skills to help others progress and advance their interpersonal skills.

Shannon provides training and support for the Medicaid enrollment process for contracted facilities. She reviews and audits claims for accuracy. Shannon follows medical claims to ensure their appropriate and timely payment.

Corinna Hearn
Chief Financial Officer

Corinna Hearn brings over 20 years of finance and operational experience working in a variety of positions. Ms. Hearn is a Six Sigma Black Belt Finance Master having earned that certification in 2006. She applies her keen focus, experience and talent of guiding processes and companies toward developing techniques and tools that drive efficiencies. She is responsible for guiding the overall financial operational growth of MEDIKO working with Dr. Ofogh and all departments to ensure our continued provision for healthcare care in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and standards.

After an internship completion for GE Energy, Mrs. Hearn remained with the company for eight additional years working her way to Central Atlantic Division Finance Manager of GE Supply. After her tenure at GE, Mrs. Hearn served as a Controller, Director of Finance IT Strategy and CFO for various enterprising companies.
As a strategic member of our Executive Team, Ms. Hearn helps provide oversight to ensure MEDIKO delivers consistent and efficient services at the Facility and remains well-organized and resourceful at the corporate office. She helps ensure our cost strategies are accurate and aligned with current market drivers. She works with our Human Resources Department and Operations Team developing creative strategies to acquire necessary talent for a successful program.