Leadership Team

Chief Executive Officer

Marjie Shahani, M.D.

Marjie Shahani, M.D., is widely recognized as one of the nation's thought leaders in efficiently implementing federal disability programs. She is also an expert in delivering world-class customer service, as evidenced by the glowing client and examinee reviews she constantly receives. During her more than 17 years at QTC, Dr. Shahani has developed innovative team organization and training programs that enable QTC to meet clients' exacting quality standards and high performance expectations. She has managed several public sector businesses at QTC, adding efficiency to large-scale, multi-state operations. She also has spearheaded QTC's private sector business, providing disability evaluation services to the workers' compensation and long- and short-term disability industries. Dr. Shahani holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Zoology and a Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of the East in the Philippines.

Medical Director

Jamshid Tamiry

Jamshid Tamiry, M.D., oversees QTC's provider network ensuring each examiner meets contractual compliance requirements and proactively addresses medical report quality issues to ensure report delivered meets our clients exacting standards. He has more than 14 years of experience working with QTC as an Independent Contractor providing evaluation services in our California clinics and prior to becoming QTCs Medical Director, Dr. Tamiry served on QTC's Medical Advisory Committee. Before joining QTC, Dr. Tamiry held his own private practice, served as Medical Manager, Physician Team Leader and Internist for FHP Garden Grove Medical Center; and served as Staff Physician/Emergency Medicine for the Veterans Administration Medical Center. Dr. Tamiry is licensed in the states of: Alaska, California, Colorado, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Nebraska, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Oregon, Texas, Virginia, Washington and is board certified with the American Board of Internal Medicine.  Dr. Tamiry completed his Medical Education at the University of Muenster in West Germany and his Medical Residency at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island.

Chief Operating Officer

Grant Kim

Grant Kim has more than 14 years of business management experience with a successful record of accomplishment leading operations, engineering, sales, and marketing organizations within the Healthcare and IT Industries, and the Department of Defense. As a graduate of the United States Air Force Academy and a Captain in the United States Air Force, Mr. Kim began his professional career managing large scale systems integration efforts in support of various US Air Force Space and Aeronautical programs, including the Atlas Launch Vehicle and B-2 Stealth Bomber. Mr. Kim then transitioned into the private sector developing his expertise in sales and marketing to eventually head-up business development and operations as a regional General Manager for Inflow, Inc., currently known as Sungard Availability Services. Mr. Kim later went onto serve as Inflow's VP of Marketing & Strategic Sales. Most recently, Mr. Kim served as the Director of Strategic Services for QTC Management where he focused on business growth, cost containment, process standardization, and systems automation. He has a proven ability to develop and implement business strategies, resulting in increased sales, customer satisfaction, and operational excellence. He holds a Bachelors of Science degree from the United States Air Force Academy.

Chief Information Officer

Nader Nemati

Nader is a proven executive with more than 25 years of expanding operations, sales, Information Technology (IT), and product management roles in Fortune-50, mid-market and start-up companies.  Nader was the co-founder and CEO of CompuNet eBusiness Group, Inc. later acquired by Epicor Software. Nader has also held management level positions at several Fortune 50 companies including Honeywell, Sears & Roebuck and AlliedSignal in all major geographical regions around the world. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from California State University, Los Angeles, and a Masters of Business Administration degree with Honors, in Management Information Systems from Western International University, Phoenix, Arizona.  Nader currently sits on the advisory board of several successful companies.

Chief Financial Officer

Peter B. Harker

Peter B. Harker joined QTC in 2008 and has over 22 years of senior financial leadership experience in team building, strategic relationships and shareholder-value creation. Mr. Harker has expertise in capital formation, strategic planning and transactions, tactical implementation, process improvement, banking relations and Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regulations. Prior to joining QTC, he was CFO at various companies including Logical Apps, Inc., a software developer in the governance, risk and compliance space; Medidata Solutions, Inc., a software developer in the clinical data management space; and Optum, Inc., a provider of supply-chain solutions.  Prior to these companies, Mr. Harker held senior financial leadership positions in the following companies; Corporate Controller at GTI Corporation, an off-shore manufacturer of electronic components; CFO at Photomatrix, Inc. (fka Xscribe Corporation), a technology and manufacturing company; and Controller at National Medical Computer Services, an enterprise software company. Mr. Harker began his professional career at Deloitte & Touche, an international accounting firm. He is a certified public accountant, and holds a Bachelors of Science degree in Accounting from Brigham Young University and a Masters in Business Administration (with Distinction) from the Marriott School of Management at Brigham Young University.

Vice President of Business Capture

Carla Abramcheck

Carla Abramcheck, Ph.D. has more than 17 years of experience with a concentration in U.S. Government contracting and the health industry. She has led successful efforts on Government proposals worth an excess of $500 M across multiple agencies including Department of Defense (Health Affairs), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and Department of Veterans Affairs. Ms. Abramcheck has also managed a global operation encompassing U.S. military worldwide health installations. Ms. Abramcheck earned her undergraduate degree in Physiology from the University of Illinois and also holds a Master's of Science and a Doctoral Degree from University of Illinois.

Vice President of Provider Relations

Larry Schaefer

Larry Schaefer is a skilled leader of complex programs and operations and in the creation and analysis of business intelligence.  He joined QTC in 2006 after serving more than 23 years with the United States Air Force (USAF), retiring at the rank of Colonel.   During his tenure with QTC, Larry has been instrumental in improving the company’s processes and ensuring delivery of quality products in a timely and cost effective manner.  He is currently responsible for the life cycle management of QTC’s provider network covering recruiting, contracting, credentialing, training, and on-going provider operations.  He is also instrumental in QTC’s strategic planning activities.  While serving in the USAF, he led multiple space programs for both the Air Force and national intelligence agencies working both software and hardware applications.  During his career he was also responsible for developing the USAF’s and Intelligence Community’s strategy for acquiring satellite launch services and for reengineering and modernizing travel services for the entire Department of Defense.  He culminated his very successful career as a Wing Commander responsible for sustaining over 40% of the aircraft in the USAF inventory.  He holds Masters Degrees in Strategic Studies from the USAF Air War College and Systems Management from the University of Southern California and an undergraduate degree in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Colorado.

Vice President of Operations

Frenorgin (Ogie) Ubungen

Ogie Ubungen, M.D., is a healthcare professional with 7 years hands-on experience in the medical field and more than 13 years operational experience with VA Compensation and Pension Disability Evaluations. Ogie holds a Doctorate of Medicine and a Bachelor of Science in Biology from St. Louis University, Philippines. 
Ogie has a proven ability to effectively lead operational teams and manage by leading them to consistently meet contractual requirements for timeliness, quality, customer service, and cost. During her tenure at QTC she has been recognized for her ability to work efficiently with diverse clients, staff, and her extensive knowledge of QTC processes and outstanding analytical skills which allow her to effectively assess and prioritize work flow.