Honorees

Joseph H. Davi
Med-Metrix, LLC
Founder & CEO
Founders Medalist
A serial entrepreneur, Joe has over 25 years of demonstrated success in healthcare executive leadership. Med-Metrix is a privately held healthcare technology and outsourcing firm that serves healthcare providers. Med-Metrix deploys our technology and 4,000+ FTEs to drive financial improvement in support of health systems’ mission of caring for the people in their communities.
Prior to founding Med-Metrix in 2011, Joe most recently served as the President of Cobblestone Capital Associates, a private equity firm he founded. He has been an investor and board member in several acquisitions and portfolio companies. Previously, Joe was the President and co-founder of MD-X Solutions (acquired by MedAssets), a revenue cycle company named by Deloitte among the 100 fastest growing technology companies in North America. He later served as the President of MedAssets’ revenue cycle services division. Joe’s career also includes positions in finance at Lehman Brothers and Bankers’ Trust (now part of Deutsche Bank).
Joe holds a Bachelor’s degree in History from Princeton University and an M.B.A in Finance and Accounting from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. Joe is a Fellow of the Healthcare Financial Management Association (FHFMA) and was named a Finalist by Ernst & Young for Entrepreneur of the Year in 2005.
In his personal time, Joe enjoys spending time at the Jersey shore with his wonderful wife, Danielle, and their three children, daughters Ryan and Kayla and son, Joseph.
Honorees

Erroll I. Byer, Jr.
MD, FACOG
Walter E. Reed Medalist
Erroll I. Byer, Jr., MD, FACOG, was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY, in a family of healthcare professionals.
Dr. Byer was educated in the New York City public schools and attended New York Military Academy for high school. He completed his undergraduate studies at Syracuse University and attended Howard University College of Medicine where he received his Doctor of Medicine degree. Dr. Byer completed his internship and residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Long Island College Hospital.
Dr. Byer currently serves as the Chair and Program Director for the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at The Brooklyn Hospital Center. He also serves as President of the Medical Staff and Chair of the Medical Board. Previously, Dr. Byer was the Chief Medical and Quality Officer at Brooklyn Plaza Medical Center and Medical Director of the Women’s Health Center at The Brooklyn Hospital Center.
Dr. Byer is a Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and a Diplomate of the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. He is a member of numerous organizations including the American Association for Physician Leadership, National Medical Association and the American Medical Association. He has received numerous awards including the Alumni Achievement Award from New York Military Academy, Excellence in Teaching Award from the Association of Professors of Gynecology and Obstetrics, the Caribbean Luminary Award from the University of the West Indies and a Citation from the Brooklyn Borough President.
Dr. Byer is married to the lovely Johanne Byer who is a Doctor of Pharmacy. They have a beautiful daughter, Olivia, who is currently studying at Howard University. In his free time he loves to travel with his family.