About Us
Independent ophthalmology practices contract with SEES Management Solutions, a division of the SEES Group, to provide practice management support and enhance practice performance
SEES Management Solutions provides expertise in the following areas with specialty focus in the field of ophthalmology:
- Human Resources Administration
- Marketing and Practice Development
- Operations Management
- Information Technology
- Revenue Cycle Management
- Regulatory Compliance, Including HIPAA Privacy and Cybersecurity Risk Management
- Accounting & Financial Services
- Facility Support
- Payer Enrollment and Facility Credentialing
Each independent physician listed directs and supervises the medical care he or she delivers.

About SEES Group
In addition to its practice management services, SEES Group owns and operates ophthalmology practices and single specialty ambulatory surgical centers across the Southeastern United States and US Territories. We are committed to providing patients in the communities we serve with the quality care they need and deserve.

Our SEES Leadership Team
The SEES Group leadership team is comprised of experienced business executives and operations experts who lead with integrity and expertise, putting our mission and vision into action every day.

Marcello Celentano
Chief Executive Officer

Mike Nikosey
Chief Financial Officer

Jennifer Yentz
Chief People Officer

Sean Sykes
Vice President of Information Technology

Paul Batson
Vice President of Provider Support & Operations

Tammy Baergen
Director of Ambulatory Surgical Center Operations

Malachi Philip
Director of People, Learning & Development

Thomas Zdrale
Director of Revenue Cycle Management

Amanda Louzon
Director of Procurement

Leann Benson
Director of Compliance

Dave Thompson
Director of IT Cloud Operations

Carolynn Yakush
Director of Marketing Innovation

Amy Simmons
Regional Director of Clinical Operations, Middle, TN

Kalina Patel
Regional Director of Clinical Operations, Chattanooga, TN

Michelle Seiber
Regional Director of Clinical Operations, Knoxville, TN

Kristine Ponzo
Regional Director of Clinical Operations-Huntsville, AL

John R. Bierly, M.D.
Chief Medical Officer,
Co-Founder of SEES

Daryl Mann, O.D.
Vice President of Physician Relations, Co-Founder of SEES

Emily Sanders
Director of Continuing Education
SEES Shared Values
Our core values form the foundation on which we perform work and conduct ourselves every day.
Integrity
We hold ourselves to
the highest ethical
principles and
professional standards.
Respect
We respect,
celebrate, and honor
the uniqueness of
each individual.
Service
We endeavor to serve
our patients, our
communities, and each
other everyday.
Compassion
We practice empathy
and strive to understand
the physical, intellectual,
and emotional needs
of others.
Excellence
We believe that
excellence is an iterative
process and seek
continual improvement in
everything we do.