Management Team

Strong leadership is the key to any organization’s success, and it certainly holds true for Crothall Healthcare.

The Senior Management team is a group of passionate, forward-thinking individuals with diverse backgrounds who truly understand the industry that we serve.

As you get to know them, you’ll find that not only are they superb business people, but also terrific folks who care about their families, Crothall, and our clients.

Bobby Kutteh

Chief Executive Officer

Bobby Kutteh joined Crothall Healthcare in 1999 and has led the company through its development into new strategic markets, several significant acquisitions, and annual revenues which now exceed $1 billion.

Kutteh launched his career with American Hospital Supply (now Baxter Healthcare) as a field representative. During his seven years with the global medical products and services company, Kutteh ascended through various management positions to Vice President of Sales. Kutteh’s next role took him to Marriott’s Facilities Management Division in 1987, where he served as Vice President.

Kutteh was further groomed in the medical equipment and services industry when he moved to McGaw, Inc. in 1991, as an Executive Vice President. During his tenure, McGaw successfully merged with IVAX, a generic drug manufacturer, and in 1995, with B. Braun, one of the world’s largest healthcare manufacturers. During this time, he also served on Crothall Services Group’s Board of Directors, and in 1999, joined the company full time.

With a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Wake Forest University, Kutteh went on to earn his Masters Degree in Business Administration in 1980 at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.

Kutteh works from the Wayne, Pennsylvania, corporate office and enjoys an active family life with his wife Carol and daughter Nicole.

Daniel E. Gatti

Chief Financial Officer

Dan Gatti graduated, with honors, from Widener University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in 1984. In 1986, he became a Certified Public Accountant and is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.

Dan started his career in 1984 with Laventhol & Horwath - an international public accounting firm. While at Laventhol, Dan focused primarily on audits and consulting services for large, publicly-held companies. He progressed from the level of staff to senior manager in six years.

Dan continued his career in 1990 with Parente, Randolph - an international public accounting firm. While with Parente, Dan was assigned as the senior manager for the Crothall account where he managed the audit and consulting services provided to Crothall in its early stage of development.

In 1996, Dan became the Chief Financial Officer for YBM International - a $150 million international manufacturing company. In his capacity as Chief Financial Officer, Dan was responsible for the acquisition of two international companies, raising equity capital and investor relations.

In 1999, Dan joined Crothall Healthcare as Director of Finance and Accounting, with responsibility for all of Crothall’s accounting functions and financial reporting. He was promoted to Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer in May 2001.

Dan and his family live in Holland, Pennsylvania and he is based in our corporate office in Wayne, Pennsylvania.

Tom Racobaldo

President, Environmental Services and Patient Transportation

Tom Racobaldo is a graduate of the University of Delaware with a Bachelors Degree in Business Administration. He began his career as a Manager Trainee with Crothall Hospital Services, Inc. in 1979. His first assignment was as Housekeeping Director at Oxford Hospital, a 50-bed facility in Northeast Philadelphia. Soon thereafter, he was promoted to a larger account, the Philadelphia College of Art; then to Suburban General Hospital in Norristown, Pennsylvania. Tom was then promoted to Director of Housekeeping at the 1,000-plus bed Greystone State Psychiatric Hospital in Morristown, New Jersey.

In 1984, Tom relocated to Southern California when he accepted a position as Sales Director. He was responsible for selling housekeeping and plant operations and maintenance services in Southern California and Arizona. In 1986, he returned to Operations as a District Manager serving housekeeping clients in the Southwest. In the fall of 1987, he was promoted to Regional Vice President. His responsibilities included oversight of the housekeeping and POM programs.

In 1989, the Marriott Corporation acquired United HealthServ, Inc. (previously Crothall Hospital Services). Tom continued to serve as Regional Vice President with responsibilities encompassing the oversight of housekeeping, plant operations and maintenance, and food service programs in Central California, Nevada, Arizona, and Hawaii. His region included nearly 50 clients, five district managers, and over $45 million in revenues.

In May 1993, Tom joined Crothall Healthcare Inc. as Regional Vice President for the South. He was then promoted to Vice President of Operations in January 1994, at which point he assumed responsibility for all U.S. Housekeeping operations.

In September 2006 Tom was promoted to Executive Vice President and oversees Housekeeping and Patient Transportation Services nationally.

Steve Carpenter

President, Facilities Management and Laundry Services

Steve Carpenter earned his undergraduate degree, a BS in Electrical /Electronics Engineering Technology, at the DeVry Institute of Technology in Atlanta, GA, and in 1996 received his MBA at Pfeiffer University in Charlotte, NC.

Before joining Crothall in 2004, Steve served the prestigious Presbyterian Healthcare System in Charlotte, NC, for over 15 years. As Vice President he was responsible for the strategic planning, organizing and administering the activities of multiple departments, including facilities planning and construction, real estate, plant engineering and operations, public safety, clinical engineering services, environmental services, food and nutrition, linen services, Radiology, and Laboratory for the multi-site healthcare system consisting of over 1000 beds.

As a company President and member of Crothall’s Management Committee, Steve has responsibility for both Crothall Facilities Management and Crothall Laundry Services.

Crothall Facilities Management provides high quality Plant Operations and Maintenance, Construction Management, and Clinical Equipment Services to over 300 healthcare facilities throughout the US. Crothall Business and Industry serves many household business names with a diverse array of facility services including janitorial, mailroom, landscaping, security, and maintenance.

Steve, his wife Trisha and 2 children, Clint and Hannah, reside in Charlotte, NC.

Bart Kaericher

Senior Vice President, Sales & Marketing

Bart Kaericher graduated from Miami University with a Bachelor in Science & Business degree. He then attended Saint Joseph University where he received his Masters in Business Administration with Healthcare Marketing being his concentration in 1998.

After graduation, Bart began his career with McGaw/ B. Braun Medical (formally American Hospital Supply) as Key Account Manager in June 1988. Through many of his achievements, he worked his way up to Regional Manager of the Mid Atlantic in 1993.

In February 2000, Bart joined Crothall Services Group as Regional Sales Director. He achieved sales goals each year, surpassing previous sales records for numerous years.

In August 2005, Bart was appointed to Vice President of Sales. Bart’s current position with Crothall is Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing, where he is responsible for coaching, developing, and mentoring the members of his team. He is also a member of the Management Committee, where he represents both the sales and marketing team.

Bart resides in Landenberg, Pennsylvania with his family and he is based in the corporate office in Wayne, Pennsylvania.

Michael Barner

Vice President, Information Systems

Mike Barner graduated from the College of Saint Rose in Albany, NY with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. In 1998, he received his MBA with a concentration in Management Information Systems from Drexel University in Philadelphia, PA.

Michael started his career in 1990 as the Purchasing Manager for ARAMARK’s Sports and Entertainment Division in upstate New York. In 1994, Michael relocated to the Philadelphia area, transferring to ARAMARK’s Business Dining Division as a Food Service Director. In 1997, Michael moved to ARAMARK’s corporate offices in Philadelphia as a Senior Business Systems Analyst for the ARAMARK Information Services and Technology group.

In 1999, Michael joined Crothall Services Group as the Information Systems Manager with responsibility for the development and implementation of Crothall’s TeamChimes suite. In January 2000 he was promoted to Vice President of Information Services, providing leadership to the organization’s information technology and telecommunications functions. In 2001 Michael was appointed to the Crothall Services Management Committee where he participates in strategic planning, development of corporate goals and general overall operations of the Company.

In August 2005, Michael’s role was expanded to the Vice President of Field System Solutions for Compass NAD, based out of Charlotte North Carolina. In this role, Michael continues to provide oversight for the Crothall’s technology function as well as overseeing the Compass client facing technology solutions. Additionally, Michael has spent the past twelve months heading up the Compass enterprise procurement reengineering and on-line ordering solution deployment.

Raj Pragasam

Senior Vice President, Human Resources

Raj Pragasam holds the position of Senior Vice President – Human Resources, for Compass Group North America, a $9 billion foodservice and hospitality organization headquartered in Charlotte, NC. He provides strategic support to our healthcare, facilities management and Canteen Corrections services.

In his current role, Pragasam provides a consolidated and integrated management recruitment service through Resource Network (Recruitment Division of Compass Group). He aids in career development for all management associates, and he also identifies and maintains relations with key staffing agencies while negotiating rates and contracts to ensure increased levels of service.

Pragasam joined Compass Group in 1979, and has held many senior positions throughout the company. Prior to his position in the U.S., Pragasam served as a member of Compass Group’s UK management team while overseeing human resources for the Millennium Dome in London. From 1990 to 1995, he also served as Vice President – Human Resources for Batemans, Inc/Chartwells Inc and Select Service Partners, divisions of Compass PLC.

Pragasam received his master’s degree in human resource management from the London School of Business Management, and his Bachelor of Science degree from Brunnel University in Uxbridge, UK.

In his role, he manages the Human Resource Service Center as well as gives employee relations advice. He also provides support and policy administration to all management and hourly staff.