SRC’s leadership works directly with the advisory and review committees of each medical specialty to develop standards that govern their respective accreditation programs and outcomes databases.
Gary M. Pratt
Chief Executive Officer
Vice Chairman, Board of Directors
Gary Pratt assisted in the startup of SRC and has served as CEO since its inception in 2003. He has spent a majority of his career in the healthcare and information technology industries, successfully launching seven companies and selling four of them. Mr. Pratt also served as a partner in the nation’s sixth-largest accounting firm and president of a division of Waste Management, a Fortune 500 company. He is a graduate of the University of Tennessee, with a degree in business administration.
Neil E. Hutcher, MD, FACS
Chief Medical Officer and Vice President, Clinical Quality and Compliance
Chairman, Board of Directors
Neil Hutcher is an accomplished surgeon and a widely recognized leader in the advancement of surgical specialties, especially as it relates to patient education and advocacy on the federal and state levels. He began practicing medicine in Richmond in 1973 and, prior to joining SRC, held the position of Managing Director at Commonwealth Surgeons. Dr. Hutcher has served as Chairman of the Department of Surgery at St. Mary’s Hospital and Clinical Associate Professor of Surgery at both the Medical College of Virginia and McGuire Veterans Administration Medical Center. He is also a past president of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. Dr. Hutcher received his undergraduate degree from the University of Richmond and his medical degree from the Medical College of Virginia, where he also completed a residency in general surgery and specialty fellowship training in transplant surgery.
Michael T. Hartney, JD
General Counsel and Vice President, Legal Affairs
Member, Board of Directors
Michael Hartney has more than 30 years of legal experience representing clients in matters related to healthcare and corporate law and associated litigation. Prior to joining SRC, he served as the company’s outside legal counsel. Through his private practice, Mr. Hartney previously served as legal counsel for the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery for eight years. He obtained his bachelor’s degree from the University of Illinois, his Doctor of Jurisprudence from the University of San Diego School of Law and is a member of the California State Bar.
Amy Triplet, RN, MNSc
Director
Amy Triplet‘s nursing career exceeds 25 years. Her vast experience includes working in post-anesthesia care units, cardiovascular intensive care units (CVICU), medical/surgical and outpatient surgery. With leadership roles as the Director of Education, CVICU and Outpatient Surgery, along with Chief of Nursing Officer, Ms. Triplet has extensive knowledge in regulatory compliance, quality initiatives and staff education. Ms. Triplet has also assisted with the planning and implementation of an open-heart surgery program and implemented a telemedicine program.
Ms. Triplet understands the importance of achieving excellence in perioperative care, because it has such a positive impact on patient outcomes and the growth of surgery programs. This awareness is not only a strength in her role as Director of Designee Services, but coupled with her leadership experience, she is a valuable resource to all SRC designees. Ms. Triplet tracks and analyzes data from SRC’s patient outcomes databases to support accreditation program development, establish best practices and provide performance feedback to all SRC participants.
Ms. Triplet obtained her Bachelor of Science in biology from Southern Arkansas University in Magnolia, Arkansas. She received her Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees in Nursing from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock, Arkansas.
Robert Longest
Director
With more than 12 years of industry experience, Robert Longest manages SRC’s software development team and assists the Director of Information Technology in managing that department. He and his team are responsible for the development of software applications for both internal and external SRC users.
Prior to joining SRC, Mr. Longest spent more than 10 years as a software development manager for Credit Suisse. During his career there, he was responsible for application development, evaluating and removing duplicated code in existing software to improve processing efficiencies and redesigning the bank’s application server footprints.
Mr. Longest graduated from East Carolina University with a degree in Computer Science.
Kim Keith
Director
Kim Keith serves as Director of Business Development for SRC, where she works closely with surgeons, hospitals, and health systems to advance quality and performance through SRC’s accreditation programs. With more than 20 years of healthcare leadership experience, Mrs. Keith brings extensive expertise in long-term care, hospice, and home care, with a career that spans both operational leadership and strategic business development.
Throughout her career, Mrs. Keith has been recognized for her ability to build strong teams, develop innovative programs, and drive sustainable organizational growth. Her leadership experience includes strategic planning, program development, and mentoring emerging healthcare leaders, helping organizations strengthen operations while maintaining a steadfast commitment to patient-centered care. She has received numerous accolades throughout her career for advancing employee engagement, improving quality of care, and leading initiatives that support organizational growth.
Mrs. Keith is deeply passionate about driving results that ensure patients and families receive compassionate, high-quality care. Her diverse experience across post-acute healthcare settings provides valuable insight into the evolving challenges healthcare organizations face as they work to deliver exceptional outcomes and expand access to quality services.
She earned her bachelor’s degree in Chemistry from Arkansas State University.
