Jeremy Longhurst
CEO
During the 1990’s Jeremy began his career in medical publishing, before developing several medical education organizations in the US, Europe and Asia.
In 2000 he founded BroadWater, LLC, building its activities and reputation in the orthopedic and neurosurgical fields. Additionally, from 2007–2013 Jeremy served on Vertical Health’s Board of Directors and as President of Medical Education.
Jeremy serves on various philanthropic Boards, including Global Spine Outreach.
Kate Laney
VP, Medical Meetings
After experience living overseas, Kate began her career with an international refugee NGO. Joining BroadWater in 2000, Kate now oversees BroadWater’s meeting management services and manages various medical associations. Kate has vast experience managing strategic and operational issues for meetings and associations around the world.
Christy Gill, MBA
Director, Medical Meetings
Having completed her MBA, Christy moved into convention planning with a large consumer goods company. Christy now directs the planning and execution of many of BroadWater’s meetings. She provides clients with a remarkable depth of experience and expertise, having directed meetings worldwide ranging in size from 10 to 10,000 people.
Nancy Henkel, CMP
Director of Medical Association Management and Meetings
Starting her career with Hyatt, Nancy transitioned into meetings, conventions, and accreditation management roles within hospital and manufacturing fields. With more than 20 years of experience, Nancy joined BroadWater in 2017 as Executive Director of the Society of Minimally Invasive Spine Surgeons.
Karin Best
Director, Medical Association Management
Karin began her career working with various large not-for-profits in the US and S. Korea. Upon returning to the US, she joined the American Osteopathic Association where she was the Director of Medical Boards for various specialties. With extensive association management and medical certification experience, Karin now serves as Executive Director for the International Society for the Advancement of Spine Surgery.
Laura Law, CA, CPA
Director, Accounting
Laura directs all of BroadWater’s accounting and financial services. She began her career in London, before moving to Price Waterhouse in Paris, and then to Deloitte in Chicago. Before joining BroadWater, Laura ran her own accounting company.
Karen Johnston
Director, Medical Meetings
Beginning her career with the Four Seasons Hotels, Karen then moved into the medical device field holding leadership positions at two major spinal device companies over 20 years. Karen brings extensive experience with corporate medical education and corporate compliance. Karen also serves on various philanthropic Boards.
“BroadWater is without doubt the most professional company I’ve worked with in society management and meeting organization.”
—Frank M. Phillips, MD; Ronald DeWald, Endowed Professor of Spinal Deformities; Rush University Medical Center; Chicago IL
Fast Facts
The Safety in Spine Surgery Project’s goal is by 2023 to reduce by 50% the number of patients harmed by spine surgery.