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Among Joseph's many talents is his innate ability to develop solutions for the most complex patient cases. Such creativity, coupled with his 10+ years in the business, has helped propel Greater Companies to a leadership position in the healthcare world.
As President, Joseph fulfills several roles including strategizing on existing and emerging programs, configuration of long-term company outlooks, anticipation of future challenges, and development of care-based solutions.

He regularly collaborates with the senior management team to set goals and aspirations for the agency, ensuring its continued viability and growth. Joseph pioneered Greater NY Nursing's Training with Care™ program-which is the most effective program of its kind -as another way that his company makes a Great nurse even Greater.

That notion of extending life, day in and day out, inspires Joseph's extraordinary dedication and drive. In his own words, "There is nothing more motivating than the experience of speaking with families who fully expect to say goodbye to their loved ones-only to see their lives extended for many weeks, months, even years." At home, Joseph lives by the motto: make a difference every day.

Beyond spending time with his precious family, he loves to pursue ongoing industry education and performs extensive charity work, providing aid for families of the hospitalized as well as many  other organizations worldwide.

For decades, Shloime Weiss has been lending his midas touch to missions that matter. 

“I could have gone into selling shoes, cars, homes—anything really. But it’s my passion to help people. That’s what I focus on.”

Shloime’s work at GNY is no exception. He dedicates a large portion of his time to building and maintaining relationships with the group’s many partners—from vendors to physicians to insurance carriers. Through it all, his focus is on the people: the clients that need Greater support, and the compassionate caregivers that devote their lives to providing it. 

When he’s not building connections between individuals, he’s creating stronger opportunities for the team as a whole. His over two decades of experience in business development have lent him the skill and expertise to streamline growth in every area of GNY’s structure, from human resources to sales and marketing. Yet, despite his industry prowess, he remains one of the most compassionate individuals we have ever had the privilege of working with. 

When he’s not making people smile at work, he’s usually inspiring kindness elsewhere as a mentor and board member at many highly esteemed nursing schools and colleges. His goal is to create a community of compassion for those in need and those who care for them.

As Chief Executive Officer, Michael Kochen leads the Greater Companies, a multi-disciplinary healthcare conglomerate operating across various states.  He is responsible for the execution of the company's strategic vision and the continuance and constant improvement of its core values and culture.  His accountabilities extend to overseeing all the company’s subsidiaries as well as acquisition and expansion efforts, marketing and communications, and integration into the health tech space.

Prior to his current role, Michael served as Chief Operating Officer of Greater NY Nursing Services and Access Nursing Services, subsidiaries of the Greater Companies, where he managed the day-to-day operations, and guided core clinical and administrative departments to align with management goals.

Before joining the Greater Companies, Michael served as Chief Operating Officer of VIP Medical Holdings, a multinational healthcare operation based in Miami, Florida where he oversaw its multiple business lines and spearheaded a corporate technological transformation through the creation of a state-of-the-art EMR system that that enabled a wide range of healthcare providers to address their most pressing operational and compliance needs.

Michael has dedicated the vast majority of his professional life to working in a variety of settings centered around the sale and distribution of medical supplies and services – as well as logistics and operations that augment the patient experience. He received a Bachelor of Business Administration from Hofstra University and earned his MBA as well.  He is recognized as a thought leader within the health tech space, and frequently speaks at numerous industry conferences and fora across the country.

When not working, Michael loves to cook, is an avid golfer, traveler, and sports fan. Originally from Miami, Florida, Michael, his wife and three children live on Long Island, New York.