As Vice President, Medicare Sales and Account Management, Michael Gonzales is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day delivery, oversight and growth of the Medicare lines of business. He and his team partner with managed care organizations, Medicare thought leaders and health plan clinical staff to provide medically tailored meals to individuals managing a chronic condition, recuperating at home, or desiring independent living.

Prior to joining Mom’s Meals, Michael gained over 20 years of healthcare leadership experience across several Fortune 20 organizations. His journey in healthcare began in the U.​S.​ military as a Navy Corpsman, where he served on active duty from 1998–2006. After serving his country, Michael went on to lead regional and national sales teams at McKesson Corporation, CVS Caremark and UnitedHealth Group.

Michael is currently completing his Master’s degree in management and leadership from Western Governors University. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in health science from Trident University and is a first-generation college graduate.

Michael has been a member of the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States since 2008. He is also a long-time supporter of the North Carolina Coalition on Aging, whose mission is to improve the quality of life for older adults through collective advocacy, education and public policy work.