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OPGA Names Jeff Kessler as New Director

Published in Orthotics & Prosthetics on September 25, 2025

Jeff Kessler

OPGA is proud to announce that Jeff Kessler will be the Director of OPGA effective October 1, 2025. 

Kessler brings over a decade of experience across multiple roles within the VGM community. Most recently, he served as Partner Account Manager at VGM & Associates, driving strategic collaboration and growth initiatives between VGM and its partners in the O&P, CRT, and home access markets. He began his career at VGM in managed care, later advancing to Workers’ Compensation Operations Specialist, where he supported team success and organizational compliance. Kessler has also held roles in Club Procure (formerly VGM Club), provider relations, and VGM Market Data, consistently helping clients and members navigate industry challenges and leverage market intelligence for growth. 

“I have a deep respect for the skill, expertise, and value that O&P clinics, clinicians, and manufacturers bring to the patients they serve. While this is an endlessly rewarding field, the barriers to long-term viability for our shared mission continue to grow,” stated Kessler. “Over the past decade, my career has spanned billing, reimbursement, compliance, marketing, data & analytics, insurance networks, business development, and growth strategy, supporting both clinics and their industry partners. As a survivor of a traumatic childhood accident, my commitment to this industry is also deeply personal. I grew up in the prosthetic community, visiting clinics and working with prosthetists for as long as I can remember. I’m excited to use my experience to help OPGA members and partners expand their impact on the patients and communities they serve.” 

In his new position, Jeff will assist VGM’s OPGA community while further promoting the O&P profession for both OPGA’s members and their supplier partners. 

“We’re thrilled to welcome Jeff Kessler as the new Director of OPGA. Jeff has been deeply involved in the orthotics and prosthetics space for many years, and his experience working closely with manufacturers, distributors, and service providers makes him an exceptional fit for this role,” stated Tyler Mahncke, SVP of Clinical Mobility and Accessibility, VGM & Associates. “We’re confident he’ll hit the ground running and bring tremendous value to our members and partners from day one.” 

For more information, visit www.opga.com. 

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