ABOUT US
EXPERIENCE • EFFICIENCY • EMPATHY
We understand that no two disasters are alike. We’re ready to answer, deploy, and serve communities near and far whenever needed.
Here’s how we do it:
WE HUSTLE. In August 2020, StarMed was awarded a contract with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services to support the public health emergency through COVID-19 testing, vaccination, and treatment services.
WE’RE AGILE. Within 24 hours’ notice, we established mobile units and logistics services in more than 500 different settings, indoor and outdoor, across our region.
WE SCALE. We’ve administered over 900,000 COVID-19 tests, over 500,000 vaccinations, and over 18,000 Monoclonal Antibody lifesaving treatments in just 2 years.
WE’RE DISTRIBUTED. We’ve provided medical services in more than 39 counties across North Carolina to serve more than 1 million patients.
WE’RE EFFICIENT. Within 1 week – we hired, trained, and deployed medical team resources across the state to support each surge in COVID-19 testing and vaccination demand.
WE’RE RECOGNIZED. We were named the 2021 Practice of the Year by the North Carolina Medical Group Management Association” in recognition of the contributions made to North Carolina communities and patients during an unprecedented pandemic.
OUR FEARLESS LEADERS
North Rapid Response is advised by decorated military special operations veterans. Our leaders have been the boots on the ground; they’ve been in the trenches themselves. These heroes are the real deal.
OWNER & CO-FOUNDER
TRACEY HUMMELL
Tracey Hummell is the majority owner of North Rapid Response. As the Chief Operating Officer of StarMed Healthcare based in Charlotte, North Carolina, Ms. Hummell oversaw all operations that administered more than 1.4 million COVID-19 tests, vaccinations, and life-saving monoclonal antibody treatments as a trusted partner of the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) and several county health departments, including the Mecklenburg County Health Department. Under her leadership, her company served communities that face barriers to health care by partnering with local leaders, churches, and schools to host mass COVID-19 testing and vaccination events, all at no cost to the patients served.
CHAIRMAN
VICE ADMIRAL [RET] SEAN A. PYBUS
In 2021, Pybus joined North Rapid Response as chairman where he provides guidance for North Rapid Response in partnership with US Special Operations Forces, DoD, Homeland Security, and Defense, including advising on product development, project management, facilities support, and account services. He is a seasoned Executive Mentor and Strategic Advisor with transferable skills from 30 years in Special Operations including multiple, executive-level military CEO and COO positions. Additionally, Pybus serves on the Board of the Navy Seal Foundation as its chairman, a position he’s held since 2019.
DIRECTOR
CAPTAIN [RET] JIM ESTRAMONTE
Estramonte serves as the Director of North Rapid Response, where leadership skills and organizational experience forged during 29 years in the United States Coast Guard will serve to provide direction and purpose. Jim also serves as the CEO of Starmount Healthcare, where he implements the mission and vision for the company as it continues to grow and help underserved communities gain access to medical care. He leads the development and execution of operational policies and the organization’s long- and short-term strategic plans.
GET INVOLVED
Born from our local and statewide efforts to support and respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, (where we tested over 800,000 people and vaccinated another 300,000), our teams are experts in rapid response coordination and execution and we’re prepared to mobilize and provide first-class service anywhere on short notice. We stand ready to respond.
Want to be part of that? Good!