Nationally recognized respiratory clinician and industry advocate joins Drive to advance clinical excellence, industry collaboration, and patient-focused innovation.
Drive Medical today announced the appointment of Chrysalis Ashton, MSRC, RRT, as Head of Respiratory Clinical Affairs and Industry Relations, a move reflecting Drive's continued investment in clinical leadership across its respiratory business.
A nationally recognized leader in home respiratory care, Ashton will strengthen provider engagement, educational initiatives, and industry partnerships while serving as a key advisor across Drive's respiratory business. In her role, she will contribute across quality assurance, regulatory affairs, engineering, product management, and commercial initiatives, while representing Drive across key industry organizations, including the American Association for Homecare (AAHomecare) and the American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC).
A registered respiratory therapist with undergraduate and master's degrees in respiratory therapy, Ashton brings more than 13 years of leadership and management experience in home respiratory care and the durable medical equipment industry. Most recently, she served as Compliance Officer and Education Manager at CareLinc Medical, leading initiatives in clinical education, regulatory compliance, operational excellence, and business performance.
"Chrysalis has built an impressive career at the intersection of clinical care, compliance, education, and advocacy," said Nora Coleman, EVP, General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer at Drive Medical. "That experience is increasingly valuable as providers navigate evolving regulatory requirements, quality challenges, and patient needs. Her appointment will strengthen Drive's commitment to integrity, accountability, and clinical excellence."
Ashton currently serves as Vice Chair of the AAHomecare HME/RT Council, Chair-Elect of the Homecare Section for the Michigan Society for Respiratory Care, and Social Media Ambassador for the National Board for Respiratory Care. She is also a member of the Advocacy and Government Affairs Committee of the American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC).
Ashton has published research in Respiratory Care, where she also serves as a peer reviewer, and sits on the advisory boards of two respiratory therapy educational programs, helping to shape the next generation of respiratory care professionals.
"The home respiratory industry needs more than products—it needs strong and passionate clinical leadership," said Joe Lewarski, MHA, RRT, FAARC, Senior Vice President, Clinical Affairs at Drive Medical. "Chrysalis brings a deep understanding of the clinical and operational realities facing homecare providers today. In this new role, she will help strengthen provider partnerships, bring a state-of-the-art homecare provider perspective to help inform product development, expand educational engagement, and ensure the voice of the clinician remains central to how Drive develops solutions for patients and providers."
About Drive Medical
Headquartered in Port Washington, New York, Drive Medical manufactures and supplies a complete line of medical products, including mobility products, respiratory products, beds, pressure prevention products, self‐assist products, rehabilitation products, patient room equipment, personal care products and electrotherapy devices. Currently, the Company has offices, manufacturing facilities and distribution facilities located throughout the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, China, Romania and Australia. The Company markets its products to customers located throughout the United States, Europe, United Kingdom, Canada, Mexico, Central and South America, Australia, the Middle East and Asia. For more information, visit www.drivemedical.com.