Meet Our Leadership Team

Chief Executive Officer

Jason began his career more than 20 years ago as a manager for a prominent construction company in Middle Tennessee. He later built and operated his own successful construction business. When the recession reshaped the housing market, he made a decisive career shift into healthcare. Jason has extensive experience in the operating room and intensive care with multiple years at the University of Michigan OR, Medicine ICU and Cardiac ICU and over 10 other facilities providing anesthesia both independently and in the care team model.

Jason advanced his training in anesthesia at the University of Michigan. During this training he received the Agatha Hodgins award for clinical excellence, the Hagerman Business Pitch Grand prize for his invention of a new type of minimally invasive endotracheal tube (MIET tube) and was a speaker at Mott’s pediatric anesthesia conference. Jason has served as a chief and a director of anesthesia departments. He is also double board certified in Non Surgical Pain Management. This added expertise expands Challenge Anesthesia’s clinical depth and supports advanced pain management services, procedural growth, and evidence driven care models.

Drawing on both business leadership and clinical experience, Jason founded Challenge Anesthesia to align highly skilled providers with healthcare systems, especially those in rural settings. His mission is to help those organizations that are seeking reliable, high quality anesthesia and pain management services. 

Medical Director

 Dr. William Morgan serves as Medical Director for Challenge Anesthesia Services PLLC and as a surgical consultant to the anesthesia team. He completed his medical training at Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine and his general surgery residency at University of Michigan Health-West. Dr. Morgan is the Trauma Services Director at Hillsdale Hospital. He has also served as a clinical associate professor and surgical skills instructor for Michigan State University. His background supports strong clinical oversight, disciplined case review, and effective collaboration with surgical teams across our service lines. 

Regional Pain Management Consultant

 Andrew Biegner, CRNA, is a Regional Pain Management Consultant for Challenge Anesthesia. He brings deep clinical range across acute and chronic pain care. His training includes nursing and nurse anesthesia degrees from Augustana College, George Washington University, and Bay Medical Center. He completed advanced pain management fellowship training and holds a non-surgical pain management subspecialty certification. Andrew spent 22 years in the United States Navy, including 20 years as a CRNA. He has served as faculty and clinical instructor in nurse anesthesia programs and as an advanced pain fellowship instructor. His expertise strengthens protocol development, provider education, and quality outcomes 

Recruiter, Staffing Logistics

Nathan Hanovich, MS, CRNA, is an experienced nurse anesthetist, consultant, and recruiting expert with a strong understanding of both clinical practice and anesthesia workforce needs. His background includes providing anesthesia care in Level I and Level II trauma centers across a wide range of surgical specialties. Drawing on his clinical experience and knowledge of the provider landscape, Nathan helps identify and connect highly qualified anesthesia professionals with organizations seeking the right clinical and cultural fit. He earned his Master of Science in Anesthesia from the University of Michigan-Flint.

Recruiter, Staffing Logistics

Michael Tonelli, MSN, CRNA, is an experienced nurse anesthetist and short-term locums expert with a strong background supporting hospitals and healthcare organizations across Michigan. Since beginning his CRNA practice in 2018, Michael has served in full-time, contingent, and agency roles within a variety of clinical environments. His broad experience and adaptability allow him to offer valuable insight into anesthesia operations, recruiting, provider integration, and the evolving needs of clinical teams. Michael earned his Master of Science in Nursing with a specialization in Nurse Anesthesia from Michigan State University.