About

Eric Tucker
Chief Executive Officer

Eric@1stMeridianCareServices.com

Eric has worked in health care over 25 years successfully leading multiple businesses focusing on providing the best patient experience. After working for several Fortune 500 companies, he has applied his immense business skills and experience to entrepreneurship in Healthcare. He is the founding President of the American Board of Homecare in San Diego, Board member of the Regional Home Care Council for 10 years and member of the Senior Resource Council. He established and ran two of the most successful Senior Care provider organizations in San Diego for the past 15 years. Eric has helped raise over 2 million dollars in our local community and continues to support those in need.

Dr. Luke Scott, PT, DPT
Chief Operating Officer

Luke@MeridianPrimeNursing.com

Luke has an extensive background in senior level management and growing successful health businesses. A graduate of USC’s Lean Academy, he has led multiple Home Health organizations to 5-star Medicare ratings, developed orthopedic programs for Comprehensive Joint Replacement, and developed rehabilitation teams throughout Southern California. Luke is a Senior Advisor for ROMtec, an Orthopedic telehealth device that has reduced costs and improved outcomes for clients across the country. Luke is data and technology driven to provide the best client experience.

Arlene Mejia, Controller

Arlene@MeridianPrimeNursing.com

Honored to be part of the Meridian team as Controller to work with 1 st Meridian Prime Concierge Services and Meridian Home Health divisions. In this role, I will be head of the Department managing our accounting daily operations. This includes financial reporting, maintain adequate systems of accounting, budgeting, cash management and special audit assignments.

My 18 years professional experience are in public accounting and the non-for-profit sector. My professional education is from the University of California, Santa Cruz, a dual degree in Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Management Economics with an emphasis in Accounting and Politics.

Jennifer Cabrera, PA-C, MSPA, MPH
Director of Patient Care Services - Prime Concierge

Jennifer@MeridianPrimeNursing.com

Jennifer has recently joined our concierge team as the Director of Patient Care Services. As a board-certified Physician Assistant, Jennifer has spent nearly 20 years in healthcare, with most of that time in orthopedics. Her rich background in sports medicine and joint reconstruction includes care for both collegiate and professional athletes, plus serving as first assist on surgeries on a range of orthopedic procedures. She has extensive ASC and hospital experience as a service line manager, case management, and with AAAHC and JCAHO accreditations. In addition, Jennifer has served on the development team for the construction of a new orthopedic and spine surgical hospital in Los Angeles.

Jennifer holds dual Master’s degrees in physician assistant studies and public health. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, attending concerts and sporting events, and spending time with family and her puppy, Wrigley (who is named after the ballpark in Chicago!).

Tiffany Strangman
Director of Homecare and Placement Services

Tiffany@1stmeridiancareservices.com

Tiffany received her degrees in Health and Community Services and Psychology. She has spent her entire professional career in the health industry assisting seniors. She grew up in a family that all worked assisting with the health and wellness of their community. Tiffany has worked with 1^st Meridian for over 7 years helping individuals navigate the multiple paths for Placement, Home Care, and Home Health Services. She takes great pride in successfully assisting families in their most challenging times.

Jarvis Mueller
Director of Homecare and Placement Services

Jarvis@1stmeridiancareservices.com

Extensive experience in sales, marketing and business development across several verticals. Proven ability to thrive in varied environments and organizational structures. As a member of middle and senior management, demonstrates sales and business development success as well as talent acquisition and retention.