MEET OUR TEAM
MARIANGIE RODRIGUEZ
Perfusionist
Originally from Puerto Rico, Mariangie was a perfusionist at Shands Hospital in Gainesville, Florida for nine years before joining the PACF team. She received a Cardiovascular Perfusion, BS through Barry University.
EMORY STRAUB
Perfusionist
Emory is a graduate of the Medical University of South Carolina's Cardiovascular Perfusion Program. After his last clinical rotation at Emory Clinic in Atlanta, Emory joined the PACF team in 2015.
KILEY COOK
Perfusionist
A graduate of the Medical University of South Carolina, Kiley joined the PACF team in January of 2016. Prior to her move to Orlando Kiley worked at Emory Clinic in Atlanta, Georgia.
SKYLER NORMAN
Perfusionist
Originally from Corona, California, Skyler is a recent graduate of the Midwestern University’s Cardiovascular Perfusion Program. He did his undergraduate studies at Brigham Young University in Idaho. He is exceptionally proud of his beautiful wife Courtney and their two children, Lincoln and Reagan. His interests include golfing, snowboarding, and playing with his kids.
JOHN FRITSCH
Perfusionist
John received his post graduate certification in Perfusion Science from Ochsner Hospital School of Allied Health in 1994. Shortly thereafter, he moved to Orlando and joined the PACF team.
BRIAN SHARE
Perfusionist
An Ohio native, Brian received his degree from Ohio State University Circulation Technology Program in 2010. After graduation, Brian moved to Orlando and joined the PACF team.
AMMON LISTER
Perfusionist
Shortly after receiving his master’s degree in Cardiovascular Science, Ammon became a member of the PACF team. He received his education from Midwestern University in Glendale, Arizona.
AUSTIN WOLFE
Perfusionist
Austin is a graduate of the Ohio State University Circulation Technology Program. He moved to Orlando and joined the PACF team in 2011.
JOSH NOBLES
Perfusionist
Josh joined the PACF team in 2017. He obtained his Master’s Degree in Cardiovascular Science from Midwestern University and was board certified in October, 2017.
JOY PATEL
Perfusionist
Born and raised in India until the age of 14, Joy became a first generation immigrant in 2012 pursuing higher education. He proudly received his Master’s in Clinical Perfusion from SUNY Upstate Medical University in April 2022. In May of 2022, he began his career as a perfusionist and is the youngest member of PACF team. He enjoys cooking, playing sports and exploring nature!
EVAN JOHNSON
Perfusionist
A Missouri native, Evan graduated from Texas Heart Institute School of Perfusion Technology, then joined the PACF team in 2015
SHONTELLE SIERER
Perfusionist
In 2018, PACF welcomed Shontelle Sierer to our team. A graduate of the Medical University of South Carolina, she earned a M.S. in Cardiovascular Perfusion. Shontelle’s proudest accomplishment is her 22 years of military service. In her personal time, she enjoys golfing, her two dogs, and spending time near the water.
LEAH MUSE
Perfusionist
Leah received her post-graduate certification in perfusion science from the UTHealth Cardiovascular Perfusion Program in Houston. Originally from Texas, she moved to Orlando and joined PACF in January 2019 after the promise of a Costco membership.
NEAL ERICKSON
Perfusionist
Neal became involved in perfusion in the mid 1970’s when cardiopulmonary perfusion was relatively new to the state of Florida. He is one of the two founding members of Perfusion Associates of Central Florida.
RUDY ALFARO
Autotransfusionist
Rudy joined the PACF team in 2018. Prior to moving to Orlando, Rudy worked as an autotransfusionist for multiple hospitals in the Tampa, Florida area.
JULIO RIVERA
Autotransfusionist
For several years prior to becoming a member of the PACF team, Julio worked part time as an autotransfusionist while working primarily as an anesthesia tech. He joined the PACF team in 2013.
ROBERT RAMIREZ
Autotransfusionist
Robert is the most recent addition to the PACF team. Originally from Puerto Rico, he has lived in the Orlando area for 25 years. Robert has been providing autotransfusion care for over 15 years.