
Staff

Erich Schulze

Mike Carzoli
Certified Prosthetist
Mike is a graduate of Northern Illinois University with a BS in Mathematics and joined NPO Inc. in January 2009. He completed his prosthetic education in 2009 at Northwestern University. Mike is licensed in the State of Illinois and certified by the American Board of Certification. Mike has been trained in many of the most popular prosthetics technologies. These include microprocessor knees such as the C-Leg, Genium and Pile. He has been trained in many socket technologies such as Vacuum suspension, Revo-Fit and sub-atmospheric above knee sockets (NUFlex-SIV). Mike is also certified with fitting the Taska Hand for upper extremity patients.

Ryan Babiarz
Certified Pedorthist, Certified Therapeutic Shoe Fitter
Ryan began his career in prosthetics and orthotics in 2005, primarily as a technician and custom fabricator. He began formal training to become a certified shoe fitter and pedorthist in 2015. Ryan is licensed in the state of Illinois and certified by the American Board of Certification. He began his employment at NPO in January 2015.

Tina Hoel
Office Manager
Tina graduated from Rockford Business College in 1992 with an Associates Degree in Business and Computer Management. Tina has worked in the medical billing/collection field for over 18 years. Tina has been employed at NPO Inc. since September 2007.

Vince Licari
Prosthetic & Orthotic Technician
Vince is a native of Rockford. Born and raised here with his sister. Vince started with Northern Prosthetics & Orthopedic Inc. in 1994 and worked here for over 13 years. He moved for a short time to Arizona where he worked for a nationally known prosthetic & orthopedic company. He has moved back to Rockford and brings with him a vast knowledge of prosthetics & orthopedic technologies. He works close with our practitioners to fabricate the finest prosthetic devices in the Stateline area.

Barbara Gorham
Transcriptionist
Barbara does all of the transciption for Northern Prosthetics and Orthopedic Inc. She has been employed with the company since March 2009.

Lori Ellingson
Administrative Assistant
Lori graduated from St. Francis High School, WI in 1991. Directly out of high school Lori started working in the healthcare field in all areas from medical records, insurance verification/authorization, reception and scheduling, and registration.

Herbert Schulze
Certified Prosthetist