Our Leadership
Jeffrey Foreman, RPh
Chief Executive Officer
Jodie Sahota
Chief Financial Officer
Angela Martinelli
Chief Operations Officer
Azizza Graziul, Esq., CHC
Chief Compliance Officer
Chet Trechock
Vice President of Sales & Marketing
Will Jeudy
Director of FP&A
Sajjad Khan
Director of Information Technology
Christopher Farinas
Director of Accounting
Marc Sturiale
Director of HR
T.J. Fama
Director of Admissions
Marilynn Recine
Director of Revenue Cycle Management
Lisa Vannoy, DNP, RN
Director of Nurse Operations
Dean Duclos, RPh
Director of Pharmacy
Allan C. Tsao, R.Ph., D.Ph.
Director of Pharmacy - Texas
Roy Putrino, Our Founder
“Our philosophy has always been to address each patient as an individual and provide a personalized program for each case. Over my 35 years of experience, I have learned to understand the challenges that can face each patient may be different. Taking a ‘forest for the trees’ approach by evaluating each element of the case, we are able to provide better outcomes to our clients for the long term.”
Jeffrey Foreman, Rph
Chief Executive Officer
Jeff serves as Chief Executive Officer of BHI (Basic Home Infusion, LLC), where he is responsible for maintaining BHI’s growth and strategic focus while overseeing all aspects of the business, including that of BHI’s sister company, Implanted Pump Management, LLC.
Jeff brings over 30 years of broad pharmacy and pharmaceutical industry experience to BHI. He has held senior executive roles at Walgreens, Cardinal Health, Medicine Shoppe International, Walmart, CPS Solutions, LLC and JM Smith Corporation. Jeff also was an Operating Partner at a healthcare-focused growth buyout private equity firm. His extensive expertise in pharmacy spans independent, mass, chain, hospital, specialty and infusion classes of trade. He also has unique and broad experience in pharmaceutical wholesale distribution, pharmaceutical supply chain, pharmaceutical sourcing and trade, marketing, merchandising and business development.
In addition to serving on the Board of Directors at BHI, Jeff currently serves on the Board of Directors of LogicStream Health and on the Advisory Board of Thrive365. He has previously served on the boards of Healthcare Distribution Alliance (HDA), Pharmacy First/Third Party Station (PSAO), OptiSource (GPO), and Rx Sourcing Strategies (GPO).
Jeffrey received his BS Pharmacy degree from Ferris State University in Big Rapids, MI.
Jodie Sahota
Chief Financial Officer
Jyotsana (Jodie) Sahota, CFO, brings 2 decades of healthcare experience to BHI. Her career has been focused on effective healthcare delivery, growth strategy, efficient revenue cycle, and creating and supporting new lines of service to serve our community’s healthcare needs.
Prior to joining BHI, Jodie served as the CFO of Level Up Urgent care, LLC. Her previous roles include CFO for Spire Orthopedics/Orthopedic and Neurosurgery Specialist PLLC; Finance Director of the Valley Medical Group, NJ; and Business Planning and Development Manager for the University of Cincinnati Physicians. Jodie started her career out of Cleveland, Ohio as an Operations Analyst for the University Hospitals Medical Group.
Jodie has a bachelor’s in business administration and an MBA in finance.
Angela Martinelli
Chief Operations Officer
Angela is an experienced healthcare executive specializing in streamlining and developing foundational business processes to enable growth, integrating acquired businesses through ongoing change and transformation, and developing high-performing teams to generate successful quality and financial metrics.
Angela’s experience prior to joining BHI includes serving as Vice President of Nursing Network Strategy and Execution at Option Care Health as well as Vice President Operations and Integration Management. Prior to Option Care Health, Angela worked with both BioScrip and Walgreens Infusion and Respiratory Services in operations leadership and integration roles supporting new acquisitions.
Angela received a Master’s in Adult Health from East Carolina University and a Baccalaureate in Nursing from University of North Carolina at Wilmington. Her passion for people and ensuring the provision of quality care are key drivers of her personal mission to inspire others and lead with empathy and integrity.
Azizza Graziul
Chief Compliance Officer
Azizza is BHI’s Chief Compliance Officer. focusing on driving success within the organization by fostering a culture of regulatory compliance, ethical practices, and patient-centered care. Prior to joining BHI, Azizza was the CCO of a large federally qualified health center in New York for many years. She has also served as staff counsel to one of the largest health systems in New Jersey. Drawing on her wealth of experience and expertise, Azizza is able to leverage her knowledge of key healthcare compliance and legal challenges to meaningfully impact the organization.
Chet Trechock
Vice President of Sales
Chet Trechock is responsible for sales and marketing for BHI. He is a proven medical device sales executive with over 25 years of experience across diverse organizations, from world-leading companies to start-ups, with a focus on interventional pain management. Chet has a proven track record building sales organizations and driving performance of single/multi-channel sales networks.
Prior to joining BHI, Chet held leadership positions at Medtronic, Smith and Nephew, Stryker, Nevro and Flowonix. He began his career in the Financial Management Training program at Johnson and Johnson.
Chet graduated with a degree in Finance from the University of Connecticut.
Will Jeudy
Director of FP&A
Will Jeudy is a seasoned healthcare leader with expertise spanning financial planning and analysis, forecasting, GTM (Go-to-Market) strategy and planning, operations, performance improvement, and health care informatics. His track record showcases a consistent ability to achieve objectives within designated timeframes. Furthermore, he boasts a strong grasp of healthcare applications and is proficient in utilizing technology.
Prior to his tenure at BHI, Will occupied significant roles, including serving as a senior financial and analytics manager at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and working as a management consultant at Cope Health Solutions. In these capacities, he has been instrumental in propelling growth and innovation by introducing high-caliber systems and processes, offering thought leadership, and establishing a world-class finance organization.
Marc Sturiale
Director of HR
Marc Sturiale, PHR, SHRM-CP is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in human resources management. With over 25 years of experience in the field, Marc is recognized for his strategic and empathetic approach to HR management.
Prior to BHI, Marc was the Assisted Living Administrator/Executive Director of 2 Senior Living communities in Bergen County, New Jersey. He held various HR leadership positions at several well-known companies in New York, New Jersey and Colorado in the healthcare, hospitality, entertainment and insurance industries.
Marc holds a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management from Queens College and is a dual certified HR professional. He is a Licensed Assisted Living Administrator (CALA) in New Jersey and Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP). He is committed to ongoing professional development and staying up-to-date on the latest trends and advancements in Human Resources.
T.J. Fama
Director of Admissions
T.J. (Hatixhe) Fama serves as the Director of Market Development for BHI. She brings over 20 years of practice management and marketing experience in the healthcare industry, with a special interest in patient advocacy services.
Throughout T.J.’s 17-year tenure at BHI, she has built a reputation for developing business strategies that expand the company’s national focus, incubating new business models and building out channel programs by embracing the company’s core values of integrity, innovation, and growth.
T.J. has degrees in Liberal Arts, Science, Healthcare Administration, as well as several clinical certifications.
Marilynn Recin
Director of Revenue Cycle Management
Marilynn Recine has been with Basic Home Infusion since 2015. She graduated from Montclair State University with a Bachelor’s degree of Science in Biology. She has over 16 years of healthcare management experience. She started at Basic Home Infusion as a Patient Account Representative and has since advanced from Billing Department Manager to her current position as Director of Billing and Contracting.
Prior to joining Basic Home Infusion, Marilynn has held management positions in several multi-specialty practices which included coordinating and assisting with the start-up of these practices. She successfully applies her extensive knowledge and experience in the healthcare field to minimize issues and find solutions in a timely and efficient manner.
She takes pleasure in actively being involved with charitable works and donates to the Homeless at Newark Penn Station and the Shonda F Smith Foundation. She is also currently participating in Sponsor an Angel, an organization that donates gifts to children in need.
Lisa Vannoy
Director of Nurse Operations
Lisa is an accomplished registered nurse with over 20 years of experience in the field. With a strong focus on nursing leadership, Lisa has dedicated the past 15 years to leading teams and departments in Medical-Surgical and Oncology Nursing, Quality and Safety, and Education. Lisa’s exceptional leadership and collaborative approach with interdisciplinary teams have resulted in remarkable innovations and advancements in Bariatric, Oncology, and Orthopedic service lines.
Before joining BHI, Lisa served as a nurse leader at renowned institutions such as New York Presbyterian Hospital, Hackensack University Medical Center and most recently Holy Name Medical Center. In these influential roles, she played a pivotal part in enhancing patient satisfaction, nursing satisfaction, and nurse-sensitive indicators.
Lisa holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing and Marketing, as well as a Master of Science Degree in Nursing Education from Fairleigh Dickinson University. Furthermore, she holds a Doctorate of Nursing Practice Degree from Rutgers University and is a certified Nursing Executive.
Sajjad Khan
Director of Information Technology
Sajjad Khan, a seasoned IT Director with over 22 years of leadership experience, drives technological innovation at BHI. Before his tenure at BHI, Sajjad held influential IT leadership roles at industry giants such as Pfizer, Bayer, Horizon BCBS, and CVS Health, spearheading numerous strategic and intricate IT initiatives to fruition. Armed with a Master’s degree in Information Technology and a plethora of esteemed certifications including PMP, CSM, AWS, Drupal, and SAFe 5.0, Sajjad is at the forefront of cutting-edge technology implementation and project management.
Christopher Farinas
Director of Accounting
Christopher Farinas brings a decade’s worth of accounting expertise to BHI from his experience in multiple healthcare fields like fertility, dental, and urgent care. Christopher has flawlessly integrated multiple accounting software and led many successful audits.
Prior to his tenure at BHI, Christopher held the title of Controller at LevelUp Urgent Care and Select Dental Management. Christopher started his accounting career at China Ocean Shipping Company.
Christopher received his BS in accounting and finance from Kean University in Union, NJ.
Allan Tsao
Director of Pharmacy – Texas
Allan is a seasoned pharmacy director with extensive expertise in Specialty and Infusion pharmacy operations, focused on creating innovative infusion programs and optimizing patient care outcomes. He is skilled in strategic planning, management, and leading high-performing teams, achieving excellence in both quality and operational metrics. His comprehensive knowledge in pharmacy regulations and operations has led to the successful development of patient-centered services that prioritize safety, efficacy, and accessibility.
Before his current role, Allan held several leadership positions driving specialty pharmacy initiatives, always emphasizing patient-centric solutions and team collaboration. His experience spans across multiple healthcare settings, where he played a key role in expanding service lines and integrating advanced therapies.
Allan holds multiple state pharmacist licenses and is dedicated to advancing infusion care with a mission to exceed patient expectations through strategic vision and compassionate leadership. His commitment to continuous learning and quality improvement ensures that his programs not only meet but set new standards for patient care and operational excellence.