About the staff
Jay Medley
Chief Operating Officer/Co-Founder
Fascinate Advantage: Prestige + Power “The Victor”
Respected | Competitive | Results-Oriented | Concentrated | Exemplary
As COO, Jay is the man behind the magic, making sure everything runs smoothly. He enjoys in-shore and off-shore fishing, golfing, hunting, and just being a dad to his two kids. His last name says it all. He’s a Medley of things. At just the age of 24, he was in charge of 8 corporate-owned pawn shops in Austin, has worked in operations, management, marketing consulting, business process automation, and has run his own company. He is an Army veteran who has done two tours in Korea, a self-proclaimed knife-throwing champ, (used to be) trained in Jiu-Jitsu, and can go through anyone’s kitchen and make a delicious meal. Is always asking “will this process scale?”
“Ship it. Progress over perfection.”
Kirk Sims
Director of Operations
Fascinate Advantage: Innovation + Mystique, “The Provocateur”
Clever | Adept | Contemporary | State-of-the-Art | Surprising
As Director of Operations, Kirk enjoys speaking with people about clever approaches to old and outdated processes, hanging out and traveling with his wife and 3 children, corralling their ridiculous amount of animals, growing Bonsai trees, and caring for their at-home bee garden and butterfly garden.
“Can you just make up one for me?” -Kirk Sims, when asked for a quote.
Aalok Shah
Contract Chief Technology Officer
Fascinate Advantage: Prestige + Alert, “The Scholar”
Intellectual | Disciplined | Systematic | Relentless | Standard-Bearer
He has been the contractual technology wiz for FPC since 2017. He enjoys light travel, visiting family, watching movies, and learning about new topics in technology and medicine.
“Focus on something that matters to you.”
Chris Barakat
Vice President of Partnerships
Fascinate Advantage: Innovation + Power, “The Maverick Leader”
Pioneering | Irreverent | Entrepreneurial | Artful | Dramatic
Michael Miller, DO
VP of Partnerships - Columbus, Ohio
Fascinate Advantage: Innovation + Power, “The Maverick Leader”
Pioneering | Irreverent | Entrepreneurial | Artful | Dramatic
Dr. Michael Miller is a fourth-generation Ohioan who received his Bachelor’s degree from Butler University, a Master’s degree in Medical Physiology from Case Western Reserve University, a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from the Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine, and received his residency training in Family Medicine at OhioHealth.
During residency, he gained valuable experience with patients of all ages, from pediatrics through senior adults, across various inpatient and outpatient settings. Dr. Miller pursued medicine to make a positive difference in people’s lives through long-lasting and trusting relationships that optimize healthy outcomes.
Dr. Miller is an avid golfer, BBQ pitmaster, all-around sports fan, and mixed-martial arts enthusiast.
Danielle Ennico
Membership Advisor
Fascinate Advantage: Trust + Alert, “The Mediator”
Steadfast | Composed | Structured | Effectual | Standard-Bearer
Danielle is a born and raised Jersey girl who lived in California for a decade but now loves living in Texas. She has experience in the mortgage, magazine, and credit card industries. She spends most of her time raising her two kids with her husband, playing with her yellow lab, and volunteering at her kids’ school.
“Be kind, be humble, and help others.”
Ravena Grigsby, LVN
Clinical Compliance Manager
Fascinate Advantage: Passion + Innovation, “The Catalyst”
Out-of-the-Box | Social | Energizing | Enthusiastic | Creative
The lovely face that greets you when you walk in our Spring Branch office, Ravena is a life-long Houstonian and gracefully juggles her duties as an LVN and office manager. She enjoys traveling, singing, dancing, and watching movies.
“Hold fast to dreams, for if dreams die, life is a broken-winged bird that cannot fly.” – Langston Hughes
Angie Garcia, NRCMA
Lake Jackson Office Manager
Fascinate Advantage: Mystique + Alert, “The Archer”
On-Target | Reasoned | Pragmatic | Sharp | Under-the-Radar
Angie worked as a National Certified Medical Assistant for more than 8 years, and currently manages Lake Jackson’s clinic. She enjoys spending time with family and traveling.
“Hakuna matata.”
DeQua Stevenson, NRCMA
Spring Branch Office Manager
Fascinate Advantage: Trust + Alert, “The Good Citizen”
Principled | Prepared | Conscientious | Modest | Detail-Oriented
DeQua has been a medical assistant for 18 years and counting. Having worked in a variety of hospitals and clinics, she has experience in many different positions including Appointment Desk, Medical Records Clerk, Front Desk Float, and has assisted Dr. Wertz for many years. DeQua is a Louisiana native, loves eating out, and is very passionate about her work ethic and family.
“If it’s true, you can say it!”
Jael Mojica, NRCMA
Care Coordinator
Fascinate Advantage: Mystique + Alert, “The Archer”
On-Target | Reasoned | Pragmatic | Sharp | Under-the-Radar
Jael has lived in Pasadena, Texas for most of her life. She briefly moved to Dallas after graduating high school, and she studied at the Medical Assistant at The College of Health Care Professions. She has experience working for a family practice and a pediatric clinic. At First Primary Care, she hopes to make a difference in the medical field as she continues her studies to become a BSN. Outside of work, she likes to explore new places food with her boyfriend, try new food, and watch movies.
“Life is inherently risky. There is only one big risk you should avoid at all costs, and that is the risk of doing nothing.” – Denis Waitley
Brenden Bonilla, CNA
Practice Manager
Fascinate Advantage: Alert + Mystique, “The Detective”
Clear-Cut | Accurate | Meticulous | Circumspect | Private
Brenden is currently a nursing student at WGU. He was born in Honduras and moved to Long Beach, California before eventually landing in Houston at age 11. He has experience working for Harris Health System in the emergency department, in the OR setting as an anesthesia tech, and in a Neuro/Stroke/Neurosurgery unit. Outside of work, he loves to spend time with his two dogs and cat, work on cars, ride bikes, travel with his wife, go to botanical gardens, and see the outdoors.
“Carpe Diem.”
Beatriz El Khoury
Account Manager
Fascinate Advantage: Innovation + Power, “The Maverick Leader”
Pioneering | Irreverent | Entrepreneurial | Artful | Dramatic
“Life is tough my darling, but so are you!”
Viktoriya Harari
Accounts Manager
Fascinate Advantage: Trust + Mystique, “The Anchor”
Protective | Purposeful | Analytical | Calm | Steady
Vicki was born and raised in Ukraine and immigrated to US with her family little over 20 years ago. She earned her real estate license, raised two wonderful kids with her husband, and has experience in accounting. She enjoys travelling, pilates, and cooking.
“Every moment is a fresh beginning”
Matt Johnson
Digital Marketing Manager
Fascinate Advantage: Innovation + Mystique, “The Provocateur”
Clever | Adept | Contemporary | State-of-the-Art | Surprising
As the Digital Marketing Manager, Matt works to create content and advertisements that promote First Primary Care and connect with the audience. Outside of work, he loves hanging out with friends and family, watching movies, and finding new recipes to try.
“In case I don’t see you, good afternoon, good evening, and good night.”
Tessi Giles
Graphic Designer
Fascinate Advantage: Trust + Alert, “The Mediator”
Steadfast | Composed | Structured | Effectual | Standard-Bearer. Tessi brings a touch of beauty to everything she creates. As the creative force behind various projects, she takes pride in making the world a little prettier through her designs. Outside the realm of design, Tessi finds joy in spending quality time with her dog and painting.
“Improvidus, apto quod victum.”
Rosa Valenzuela
Care Coordinator
Fascinate Advantage: Trust + Alert, “The Maverick Leader”
Pioneering | Irreverent | Entrepreneurial | Artful | Dramatic
Over a 13 year career, Rosa has worked with Texas Children’s, Memorial Hermann, Kelsey-Seybold, and Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville, TN before making the switch to First Primary Care. Outside of work, she enjoys dancing as well as spending time with family and friends.
“Life is a journey and only you hold the map.”
Kylah Davis
Medical Administrative Assistant II
Fascinate Advantage: Mystique + Innovation, “The Secret Weapon”
Nimble | Unassuming | Independent | Reticent | Autonomously Creative
Kylah is an Austin native that moved to Houston in August 2022. She’s been enjoying spending that time exploring this huge city and all the amazing food it has to offer. She has goals to continue school to become a Midwife.
“Don’t look back, you’re not going that way!”
Eloisa Vega
Medical Administrative Assistant I
Fascinate Advantage: Trust + Alert, “The Mediator”
Steadfast | Composed | Structured | Effectual | Standard-Bearer
Eloisa was born and raised in Houston, Texas. She has been a Medical Assistant for 4 years and wants to continue her career into Nursing. She enjoys spending time and traveling with family and her two children.
“Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee.”
Kateryn Bolanos
Medical Administrative Assistant I
Fascinate Advantage: Trust + Alert, “The Mediator”
Steadfast | Composed | Structured | Effectual | Standard-Bearer.
Kateryn was born and raised in Houston. She graduated as a certified clinical medical assistant in March 2023, after graduating she worked in a family planning clinic. She would describe herself as an open and honest person who doesn’t believe in misleading other people and tries to be fair in everything she does. Outside of work she enjoys being creative, listening to music, spending time with her dog, fiance, and family.
“Success is not final; failure is not final; it is the courage to continue that counts.” – Winston Churchill
Tiffany Fields
Medical Administrative Assistant I
Fascinate Advantage: Passion + Innovation, “The Catalyst”
Out-of-the-Box | Social | Energizing | Enthusiastic | Creative
Tiffany has worked as a NRCMA since 2007. She has also had the opportunity to teach the Medical Assistant Program in her hometown of Shreveport, LA. She is a wife of 10 years and a mother to a 19 year old. A fun fact about her is that she also works in a salon as a Licensed Cosmetologist and Colorist.
“Carpe Diem”