Vighter
About Vighter
Supporting Your Medical Mission for 15+ Years
Veteran Owned and Operated. Employing and empowering healthcare workers across the world.
Efficient high-quality medical staffing. Contracting government agencies and beyond. Watch to learn our mission and history.
Vighter was founded in 2005 as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned small business (SDVOSB) to provide critical medical support for Federal government healthcare programs operating around the world. Early on the company supported programs in high-risk locations overseas like Afghanistan, Iraq, Pakistan, Colombia, and others. Today Vighter has healthcare staffing and medical support operations throughout the United States while continuing to serve government clients overseas.
Jeremy Calvert joins the firm
- Since that time, Vighter has ranked on the Inc 5000 list of the fastest growing private companies multiple years.
- When the founder decided to pursue other ventures in 2020, Mr. Calvert purchased the majority ownership and took over as Chief Executive Officer.
Robert Garcia joins the firm
In 2013 Mr. Robert Garcia joined the firm as a Flight Nurse on a Department of Homeland Security contract and, due to his ability to lead healthcare providers, quickly progressed through the ranks up to the Vice President level.
- In 2017 he became a partner and served as Chief Operating Officer from 2020 until he was promoted to the role of President in 2023.
- His vast knowledge of healthcare programs has allowed the company to grow through the execution of large scale programs across the United States.
Dr. Jeff Lee, the founder, semi-retires
Dr. Jeff Lee, and his late wife Dr. Maria Doria, co-founded the company as Viking Services after he retired from the US Army in 2005. He is a former Special Forces “Green Beret” medic who met Dr. Doria while they attended the Uniformed Service University of Health Science medical school together.
- He led the company from a small startup to a robust organization employing 200+ healthcare professionals spanning the globe.
- In 2020 he passed the baton to Mr. Calvert and Mr. Garcia in order to pursue other entrepreneurial ventures.
Scott Cooper joins the firm
In 2023 Mr. Scott Cooper joined the firm as Chief Operating Officer to execute the company’s strategic growth plan while optimizing business performance. He is a retired Medical Service Corps officer who served on active duty in the US Army for 23 years.
- Since retiring in 2016 he has continued to serve the US Government as a contractor in the healthcare space.
- His expertise in operational management and extensive financial budgeting knowledge add significant benefits as the firm continues to grow.
Throughout the pandemic the company has deployed physicians, nurses, and ancillary providers to support clients nationwide.
Vighter has staffed physicians, nurses, and ancillary personnel to screen, diagnose, and treat patients throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Cruise Ship support in San Francisco Bay
- Alternate Care Site (ACS) in New York City, New York
- Alternate Care Site (ACS) in Miami, FL
- Alternate Care Site (ACS) in Harlingen, TX
- Alternate Care Site (ACS) in El Paso, TX
- Alternate Care Site (ACS) in Austin, TX
- Health & Hospitals Public Health System Facilities in New York, NY
- Health Screening in Chicago, IL
- Health Screening in St. Louis, MO
- Health Screening in Denver, CO
- Health Screening in Austin, TX
San Antonio, TX, USA
2005
201-500 employees
(210) 774-5393