About

Team

Claire Ackerman was named CEO of UTMHealthcare in 2026. She is the daughter of the late David Ackerman, (Co-founder of UTMHealthcare and its parent company, UThisMe).

Claire previously worked for the Federal Government for over 10 years in security and intelligence and is the Founding President of the Ackerman Foundation, which specializes in making seed grants to strengthen local non-profit organizations providing community-caring infrastructure in Columbia County, NY. Additionally, Claire has 15 years of political experience and is well-known locally for her work with the Columbia County Democratic Committee, where she was recently elected First Vice Chair and serves as the Fundraising Co-Chair. Claire also joined the Board of Directors of Eleanor’s Legacy, where she previously worked as the Program Coordinator. She received the National Federation of Democratic Women True Blue Award in 2022 and the Columbia County Democrats Blue Boots Award in 2025. Born and raised in Columbia County, Claire holds a degree in Applied Economics and Management from Cornell University and a Master’s in Criminal Justice from SUNY Albany. In her free time, Claire enjoys reading and crafting.

Founder of En-Core Computer Systems, a software company, and co-founder of UTMHealthcare, Seth Lachterman created YouThisMe, the patented messaging technology that is the core of UTMHealthcare’s products. As a free-lance programmer with En-Core, Seth worked with clients, including Arthur Anderson Inc, the Museum of Broadcasting and NASA at the Marshall Spaceflight Center. Seth also worked with IBM fellow Kenneth Iverson at the Watson Research Center to develop an “Algorithmic” adaptation of APL for teaching mathematics. Seth studied mathematics and mathematical logic/formal systems with Raymond Smullyan. As a teacher of mathematics, he introduced a Korean finger calculation system to the U.S., which achieved world acclaim. He was also an early education adopter of micro computers for schools.

Born into a musical family, Seth studied musical composition with Mario Davidovsky and musicology with Neal Zaslaw. In literary pursuits, he was vice president of the Thomas Hardy Association and published reviews in English Language in Transition. Seth’s music reviews and essays have appeared in New York Arts, the Boston Music Intelligencer and at the College of St. George at Windsor Castle. His poetry was published in the Raritan Review in 2006.”

Cameron Melville

An entrepreneur, philanthropist and musician, Cameron Melville has supported medical relief efforts throughout the Ukraine crisis. He is the founder of the Philanthropic Center for the Arts, LLC (The Vortex, LA) which strives for social and community change. His family founded the Melville Charitable Trust.

Brandon Lachterman is the Technical Operations Director at UTM Healthcare. Brandon has over 20 years of information technology contracting experience and has been working with UTMHealthcare for six years. Combining a strong technical background with a proven ability to build and maintain client relationships, Brandon oversees technical projects, integrations and operational initiatives. Raised in Hillsdale, NY, Brandon is an avid cybersecurity and AI enthusiast, researcher, developer, and practitioner. He has a passion for applying emerging technologies to solve complex challenges.

Keegan Bailey, UTMHealthcare Fractional Chief Strategy & Product Officer

Keegan Bailey is an experienced healthcare leader with over 20 years of expertise in value-based care, health technology, and data-driven decision-making. He has played a key role in reshaping healthcare delivery, particularly in remote patient monitoring and digital health. As the Founder and Chief Value Architect of Navaste Health, he advises organizations on healthcare strategy, operations, and technology. Previously, Keegan served as the CEO of Acuitas Health, leading value-based care transformation. Keegan’s career also includes strategic roles in health information technology, population health solutions, and advanced analytics integration. Keegan is Co-founder of the eCommerce venture Send Me Waffles and his work continues to influence the future of healthcare through technology and innovation. Keegan holds a Master’s in Health Policy and Management and is a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University at Albany. 

Erin Marshall has been working with UTMHealthcare since its inception, and with its parent company, UThisMe, since 2012.

Prior to that, Erin worked in the legal department of the Chicago Transit Authority and at the Federal Defender Program for the Northern District of Illinois, and spent three years caregiving for family members. Erin holds an A.B. in Government from Harvard College and a JD/MSW from Loyola University Chicago. Erin enjoys downhill skiing, bicycling, and the Bialetti Moka Express.

James Miles has been working in information and helpdesk technology for over nine years and has been a specialist with UTMHealthcare since 2020. James has worked as a freelance tech consultant and video technician with several museums. He received an AAS in cyber forensics from Columbia Greene Community College. In his free time, he enjoys restoring antique machinery.

Jack L. Love, RN – Case Manager

Started his nursing career in 1985 at Northern Dutchess Hospital in Rhinebeck, NY. He has held multiple roles, including Nurse Manager and Nursing Supervisor in the Intensive Care Unit and Cardiac Care Unit, Legal Nurse Consultant and Interventional Radiology Nurse in the Cardiac Catheter Lab, and Emergency Room Nurse. Jack then worked in employee health at Columbia Memorial Health and served as Director of Remote Patient Monitoring. Born and raised in Eastern Oregon, Jack received an ASN degree in Nursing from Atlantic Union College in 1985 and a BS in Health Care Administration from Excelsior College in 2013. He moved to the Hudson Valley in 1985 where he lives with his wife (who is also a nurse) and their two children. Jack is passionate about the Seattle Seahawks, golfing, and flying.