Dr. John Maye is a Professor and the Program Director for the Advanced Pain Management Fellowship at the University of South Florida, College of Nursing. He retired from the United States Navy in 2015 at the rank of Captain after serving for 27 years. In addition to his clinical responsibilities within the Navy, he was assigned multiple leadership positions to include: Director of Research for the Nurse Anesthesia Program at the Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences in Bethesda, Maryland and Executive Director for the Tri-Service Nursing Research Program Dr. Maye has published more than 30 peer-reviewed articles. In 2009, Dr. Maye received the prestigious John F. Garde Researcher of the Year award from the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists which recognizes an individual who has made a significant contribution to the practice of anesthesia through research.

David W. Hart received his BSN from Washburn University (Magna Cum Laude), Master of Nursing from the Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences, and Doctor of Nursing Practice from Chatham University. He completed the initial Non-Surgical Pain Management Fellowship at the University of South Florida and became certified in Non-Surgical Pain Management in 2018.

As the primary clinical investigator, he has explored:

• Battlefield anesthesia (Daniel Inouye Award for Research, 2006)
• Alternative methods of deep sedation (Alternatives to Propofol for Endoscopic Procedures: An Evidence-Based Inquiry, 2014)
• Alternatives in steroid injections (A Review of the Analgesic Benefits and Potential Complications Related to Epidural Corticosteroid Injections, 2019).

Dr. Hart practices as a Certified Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) at a rural Critical Access Hospital (CAH) in northeast Kansas. Here, he has developed:

• A robust ultrasound-guided peripheral nerve block practice
• A comprehensive pain management practice
• Incorporation of opioid-free anesthesia techniques
• Clinical instruction and mentorship for the University of Kansas Department of Nurse Anesthesia Education.

Conference Topics Presented:

• Opioid-Free Anesthesia
• Advanced Assessment, Diagnosis, and Psychology of Pain
• Finding New Pain Management Modalities
• Perioperative Management of the Chronic Pain Patient
• Acute and Chronic Pain Management in a Rural Setting
• Epigenetic Impact in Practice
• Steroid Choices in Interventional Pain Management

Teaching at the USF Advanced Pain Management Fellowship:

• Basic Mechanisms of Pain
• Phases of Pain
• Common Neuropathic Pain Syndromes
• Common Pain Conditions
• Genetics and Epigenetics of Pain
• Interdisciplinary Pain Management
• End-of-Life Pain Management Strategies

Ben Campbell, a Virginia Commonwealth University graduate, obtained a Master's in Nurse Anesthesia and moved to Arkansas for practice. Over 17 years in Jonesboro, he and his wife Mary Jane expanded office anesthesia services and established multiple surgical and pain management initiatives. Ben was instrumental in setting up open heart surgery programs at local medical centers and later opened an interventional pain clinic focusing on chronic pain and regenerative medicine.

He has been significantly involved with the Arkansas Association of Nurse Anesthesiologists, serving in various leadership roles, and has influenced legislative efforts to expand anesthesia services. Nationally, he's engaged with the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiologists and related boards. In 2024, Ben was honored with the title of Fellow by the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiologists, recognizing his outstanding contributions to the field. In 2022, he joined Ggevityy Life Sciences to promote biologics for pain management and works with Rural Health Pain Management.

Additionally, Ben has served 28 years in the Army Reserves, including combat roles in Afghanistan. He continues contributing to education as a clinical coordinator and instructor at USF. His hobbies include flying, photography, and shooting sports, and he shares his life with his wife, Mary Jane, of 34 years.

Dr. Brian Gegel is an adjunct instructor in the Advanced Pain Management Fellowship at the University of South Florida. Brian completed his anesthesia training through the US Army Graduate Program in Anesthesia Nursing (USAGPAN), doctoral education at Texas Wesleyan University, and graduated from the inaugural class of this fellowship. Additionally, he has more than 25 publications from peer-reviewed journals, participated in multiple physiologic research studies, and presented at the local/state/national levels. Dr. Gegel is a military-trained CRNA with more than 20 years of anesthesia experience, a combat veteran, and resides in San Antonio, TX with his family. 

Dr. Keith Barnhill has practiced pain management and nurse anesthesiology for over 30 years. He received his Master’s in Health Science from the Texas Wesleyan/U.S. Army Graduate Program in Anesthesia Nursing 6F-66F and earned his Doctorate in Nursing Education from Capella University. His primary work has been in clinical pain management and pain education since 2001. He has published in the AANA Journal, and Journal of Nursing, and authored several clinical practice and education programs on fluoroscopic radiation safety and Nonsurgical Pain Management (NSPM).

• Adjunct Clinical Faculty and Clinical Site for NSPM Fellowship
• Owner of Premier Pain Management Externship in NSPM
• AANA Subject Matter Expert as part of CMS Multi-Jurisdictional Contractor Advisory Committees (CAC)
• Senior Partner in Heartland Pain Management 
• Member of the Iowa Board of Nursing Advanced Practice Committee
• Diagnosis and Management of Chronic Pain-Related Disorders
• Pharmacological and Non-Pharmacological Pain Management
• Fluoroscopic-Guided Regional and Spinal Interventions

Steve Marquardt obtained a master’s degree from Truman Medical Center School of Nurse Anesthesia in 2001. He graduated from the first class of USF pain fellows in 2017 and became one of the earliest CRNAs in the country to become NSPM certified in 2018. Steve has been adjunct faculty for USF since 2018 providing hands-on instruction for the pain fellowships cadaver/simulation component. Steve is married and has three boys. He enjoys time with his family and managing Marquardt Chestnut Farm.

Dr. Lisa Pearson is a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) and Board-Certified Pain Management Provider (NSPM-C) from Colorado. Dr. Pearson obtained her Master’s in Anesthesia from Newman University and her Doctorate from Virginia Commonwealth University. She is also a graduate of the University of South Florida (USF) Advanced Pain Management Fellowship. Additionally, she has completed ASAM and SAMSHA training in addiction therapy. Dr. Pearson has used her expertise and knowledge to develop and operate two successful pain clinics in Colorado. Dr. Pearson has been an integral part of the growth and development of the University of South Florida, Advanced Pain Management Fellowship. She presently serves as the lead professor in the Pharmacology of Pain Management Course. She is an advisor/instructor for the annual cadaver course and serves as a clinical preceptor for pain fellows.

Dr. Bielicki received a Master’s in Nurse Anesthesiology from the University of Detroit-Mercy, his Doctorate from Middle Tennessee School of Anesthesia, and completed the Non-Surgical Pain Management Fellowship at the University of South Florida. In his early years of anesthesia practice, Brian became highly proficient in ultrasound-guided regional anesthesia techniques. He implemented regional anesthesia and pain catheter programs at multiple hospitals and medical centers. He has also had the opportunity to lecture and teach these techniques to nurse anesthesiology residents at different programs and MTSA acute pain fellows over the years.

Dr. Bielicki continues to be active with the Wisconsin Association of Nurse Anesthetists, has testified in the Wisconsin legislature to advance CRNA NSPM practice, and currently serves as an advisor for NSPM practice in the state.  He has also been appointed by the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists to the Non-Surgical Pain Management (NSPM) Content Adaptation Panel and more recently to the NSPM exam subcommittee. Dr. Bielicki is also an NSPM practice consultant for the origination and development of NSPM chronic pain practices nationally.  

Brian practices in Wisconsin where he and his partner have a busy and successful chronic pain practice. He employs acute/surgical pain management techniques under his guidance in addition to his chronic pain management practices. He currently serves as a clinical instructor for the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh School of Nurse Anesthesia and for the University of South Florida NSPM fellows.