Our Story
Extending senior independence by creating connections
With the right support, seniors maintain more-independent lives, whether at home or in senior living communities. Our company origins in ClearCaptions is steeped in providing services and solutions that help seniors stay connected and supported, giving their circle of care constant contact and peace of mind.
We’re on the forefront of a changing paradigm in senior care, providing a unique opportunity to make living independently more accessible for all.
Vimient:
Our mission and the origin of our name
Our Mission: To improve the lives of seniors and their caregivers.
Our Name: Vimient is derived from two root words:
Vim = Vitality, Life, Growth
and
-ient = Inclined to
Our name is the perfect expression of our dedication to enable seniors to enjoy a vibrant life, for as long as possible, as freely as they can.
Our ClearCaptions roots
Our parent company ClearCaptions is a leading provider of innovative call captioning services over the past decade. These services for the hard-of-hearing have enabled more than 500,000 seniors to stay connected with friends and family, enhancing their quality of life in countless ways.
Leadership
Every person at Vimient is fully committed to helping seniors live full, rich lives, extending their independence through human insight and leading technology.
Robert Rae
President & CEO
Clint Clardy
Vice President of Sales
Melissa Rose
Director of Wellness Services
Keri Vogtmann
Director of Strategy Execution
Jerry Livingston
Director of Sales Operations
Garry Gallagher
National Account Executive
Robert Rae
President & CEO
With over 30 years of experience in technology, telecommunications, and consumer service businesses, Robert Rae is the driving force behind Vimient and ClearCaptions. His strong passion fuels these services, aimed at empowering seniors to live more independent lives through innovative technology. In 2017, Rae led the separation of ClearCaptions from Purple Communications, where he served as the CEO of both companies. Previously, he held roles such as President and COO of Academic Partnerships, Chief Innovation Officer at Mosaic Sales Solutions, and Executive VP of Securus Technologies. Rae’s commitment to excellence continues to shape industries and improve lives.
Clint Clardy
Vice President of Sales
With over 30 years of experience in the healthcare and medical device sectors, Clint Clardy brings extensive sales expertise and an entrepreneurial mindset to Vimient. Before joining the company, Clardy founded Salus Genetics, a precision healthcare company acquired in 2017. He also spent five years at Stryker Leibinger, and 15 at Synthes Orthopedic Trauma, where he gained valuable sales leadership experience. Clardy has a proven track record with healthcare technology, consistently delivering strong sales performance and driving innovation. He is known for his ability to motivate teams and drive growth through his vision and dedication.
Melissa Rose
Director of Wellness Services
With over 18 years of experience as a Registered Nurse (RN) focused on complex care and senior medicine, Melissa Rose brings compassion and in-depth industry knowledge to Vimient’s services. Her career has centered on providing exceptional support, companionship, and building connections through technology-enabled care. At Vimient, she leads teams in developing personalized wellness plans tailored to each senior’s unique needs and goals. Melissa’s aim is to empower seniors to live more independent and fulfilling lives by combining technology with human interaction.
Keri Vogtmann
Director of Strategy Execution
With over 10 years in the field of Aging and Technology (AgeTech), Keri Vogtmann brings to Vimient a tireless commitment to improving the quality of life for older adults and caregivers through innovative solutions. She has served as a staunch advocate for innovation as an Aging2.0 Chapter Ambassador and an influential Adult & Aging Commissioner for Sacramento County. Her illustrious career comprises many director-level roles in healthcare IT, user experience research, and design agencies. Her dynamic background helps fuel Vimient’s innovation and elevates user experiences to new heights of excellence.
Jerry Livingston
Director of Sales Operations
With over 15 years dedicated to healthcare, and experience driving sales success across companies like AT&T, Flextronics, Nextel, and Pitney Bowes, Jerry Livingston provides proven leadership to fuel Vimient’s upward trajectory. Previously the Director of Sales and Operations and Western US Sales Director at Vimient’s parent company, ClearCaptions, Livingston has also held pivotal roles like National Retail Development Director at Merge Technologies and North America VP of Sales at Global Club Card.
Garry Gallagher
National Account Executive
With over 20 years of experience across sales and leadership roles, Gary Gallagher brings valuable expertise and skill to Vimient. His diverse track record of success includes working with startups as well as market leaders such as PointClickCare and WellSky. At these companies, Gallagher played an instrumental role in driving results and helping operators adopt disruptive technologies that enhanced safety, reduced liability, improved resident experiences, and boosted financial performance.
