The team of rtNOW is composed of wonderful people are passionate about patient care, and committed to finding the sweet spot where technology and patient care meet. As a business born from the respected RT staffing company C.O.R.E. Respiratory Services (now CORE Staffing), you will see these same people in positions of leadership with CORE as well. (By the way, they can put “feet on the ground” if you have staffing needs as well!)
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A nurse by trade, and an entrepreneur at heart, Chuck’s vision has carried companies in industries as varied as healthcare staffing, telehealth, and even the food service industry. Chuck acquired rtNOW in 2017, and has been instrumental in the growth of the company. His commitment to excellence is evident at rtNOW, and he is proud to surround himself with the best leadership possible.
In his free time, Chuck enjoys hunting, and spending time with his lovely wife and 3 beautiful girls.
Bryan Wattier was one of the inventors of rtNOW in 2016. He joined the parent company CORE Staffing in 2014. He was previously the Director of Clinical Education for the Mayo School of Health Sciences Respiratory Care Program with a 16 year career at Mayo Clinic. He stays close to his Respiratory Therapist roots and has a passion for discovering how to effectively train and support his medical colleagues in respiratory therapy via new technology. His skillsets include respiratory care, instructional design, organizational development, and innovative ideas. Bryan holds a M.Ed Degree from the University of Minnesota.
Working for rtNOW is a dream job for Bryan. When not thinking of work, he spends his time serving his family as head chef, toy repair service center manager, taxi cab driver, and father and husband of the year (just ask him). His beautiful wife, Anita, and two sons, Sam and Miles occupy his devoted attention.
He’s a Jazz pianist having performed for over 20 years in one jazz group or another.
Curt began his respiratory therapy career in 1979. He joined C.O.R.E. in the fall of 2004, and became an owner/partner and VP of Sales and Marketing of the company in 2005, founding rtNOW with Patricia and Randy in 2016. He previously worked as a Sales Manager for Apria Healthcare/HealthEast Med Home. Curt has a broad range of management and clinical expertise with home medical equipment, respiratory care, pulmonary diagnositics, sleep labs, and cardiopulmonary departments. He has also owned two other small businesses.
When not involved in the daily operation of rtNOW or C.O.R.E., or working with the state and national respiratory care organizations, Curt enjoys spending time with his wonderful wife, his two daughters, and three grandchildren. He also enjoys time on his motorcycle experiencing the country side.
Justin Hawley is one of the inventors of rtNOW. He graduated from Waldorf College with a B.A. in Mass Communications, with an emphasis in Digital Media in 1999. He previously worked as Communications Director for Energy Economics, Inc. in Dodge Center, MN. Justin is also the owner/operator of two businesses: Hawley Productions, and Advanced Video Tactics. He has a broad range of business and communications related skills, including business systems consulting, public relations, television production, and social media advertising. He was previously the Chief Communications Officer of rtNOW.
When not turning a strategy into a tactic, Justin spends a lot of time with his beautiful wife and toddler Judah. He is also the front-man of a Billboard charting Christian Rock Band – Light45. He is a world-traveller, having visited over 30 countries in 4 continents, and had the world’s first guitar-infused beer named after his band (“Steeped” at Grand Rounds Brewery in Rochester, MN).
He’s still searching for a perfect cup of coffee.
Andrew graduated from the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh with a degree in Communication. He joined rtNOW in 2018 as a Digital Media Specialist and has implemented various marketing, advertising, and SEO campaigns. As of January 2021, Andrew is a Telerespiratory Account Executive with rtNOW. Andrew is excited to help spread the message of the future of respiratory care!
He and his wife are expecting their first child in April 2021. In his spare time, Andrew loves to play the bass guitar, go fishing, hiking and cooking great food.