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Rose Batenhorst is a Clinical Specialist at Resmed with over 25 years of experience in respiratory care and sleep medicine. Her background spans pre-hospital, general, acute, and critical inpatient care, as well as polysomnography, education, and durable medical equipment. She is also a member of the AAST Standards and Guidelines Committee.

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Dr B Tucker Woodson is Professor and Chief of the division of Sleep, Surgery and Sleep Medicine in the Department of Otolaryngology Head Neck Surgery at the Medical College Wisconsin Wisconsin and Medical Director of the Froedtert Hospital sleep disorders program.

Dr. Woodson graduated from Washington University in St. Louis, medical school at the University of Missouri Dash Columbia, and surgical and Oto residency at the Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit Michigan. Following a brief Ent and Priv. practice Dr. Woodson joined the Faculty the Medical College Wisconsin with a unique opportunity to establish an academic career in Sleep surgery.

Dr. Woodson‘s focus has been two fold. First, to advance current patient care, he has been an innovator in Sleep surgery. This is involved, both research, directed, developing and improving surgical techniques, but also doing research to better understand the basic mechanisms on the physiology and pathophysiology of upper airway obstruction during sleep.  Second, to expand the scope of sleep medicine. This has involved training a hoard of national international fellows, being a founding member and founding president of the international surgical Sleep Society, and working to bring more patience under the umbrella of quality care.

Dr. Woodson has published over 150 research manuscripts and for a book chapters. He has provided service on the program committee of the American Academy in total oncology for two terms, the inaugural exam writing committee for the American Board of sleep medicine for two terms, the standards of practice committee for the American Academy Sleep Medicine. He has  received the society award of the International Surgical Sleep Society, lifetime innovation award in otolaryngology by the Open Forum, and a distinguished service award from the American Academy of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery.

Covington native, Dr. John Michaelis, graduated with honors from St Paul’s School, and received a Bachelor of Science degree from Louisiana State University. At LSU, Dr. Michaelis was a member of the LSU tennis team, and achieved the SEC Academic Honor Roll. He also earned a Master of Medical Sciences degree from Mississippi College. Dr. Michaelis is a graduate of LSU School of Dentistry, where he was the recipient of numerous awards, including Outstanding Achievement in Operative Dentistry and Outstanding Research in Dentistry. After dental school, he completed the specialty program in orthodontics at the LSU School of Dentistry. Dr. Michaelis is also a published author in the scientific literature, and has lectured throughout the United States.

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Dr. Justin M. Tenney is a board-certified otolaryngologist - head and neck surgeon, and specializes in ear, nose, and throat conditions. He brings an outstanding breadth of expertise, experience, and knowledge to treating conditions and illnesses affecting children and adults, and he has achieved a reputation for medical excellence.
Dr. Tenney achieved his medical degree at Louisiana State University Health Science Center in New Orleans. While in his junior year at the university, he was elected to the nation’s most prestigious medical honor society, Alpha Omega Alpha. He continued to excel and was awarded top academic honors with the George S. Bel Academic Achievement Award and the George G. Lyons Excellence in Otolaryngology Award.
After completing his residency at LSU, Dr. Tenney further advanced his skills in treating ear-related conditions in Pittsburgh, PA, where he gained experience and expertise in chronic ear disease, deafness, vertigo, and acoustic neuroma, among other ear conditions and diseases. In 2011, he again furthered his education and became board certified in sleep medicine which he re-certified in 2021.
Dr. Justin M. Tenney is highly skilled in managing head and neck surgical and non-surgical conditions, bringing years of expertise to his practice. A proud alumnus of LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine Class of 2002, Dr. Tenney is affiliated with Ochsner Saint Mary and Thibodaux Regional Medical Center. He has been the Medical Director for the Thibodaux Regional Sleep Disorders Center for the past 3 years. Dr. Tenney additionally has continued to remain affiliated with the LSHHSC Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery Program where he has enjoyed teaching residents for the last 18 years. He is currently welcoming new patients at Southern ENT and continued to remain devoted to his established patients.
Dr. Tenney spends his free time with his wife and children. The entire family is active in their local church and the community. Dr. Tenney is an avid hunter and fisherman; you will find him in the great outdoors whenever he has the time to enjoy the beauty of the environment.

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Meet Kevin Hargrave -A medical doctor with a focus on adult care, neurology, neuroimaging and sleep medicine, Kevin Hargrave, M.D. has been practicing medicine since 2001. Outside of work, this Acadiana native enjoys reading and watching football, and practices here because it allows him to see more of his family.

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Dr. Schwartz is board certified in Internal Medicine and graduated from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine in 1981. Dr. Schwartz has worked on more claims relating to Sleep Apnea than other providers in the area. Dr. Schwartz is affiliated with University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center. Dr. Schwartz's office accepts new patients and has telehealth appointments. Dr. Schwartz practices at UM SJMG - Pulmonary Care and Sleep Medicine in Towson, MD.

Professor Alan Schwartz was awarded the Lifetime Achievement award at the American Thoracic Society Meeting in San Francisco, California in 2025. His scientific contributions to the field are surpassed only by his mentorship achievement of populating upper airway scientists across the globe.

Dr. Edward T. Sall is a board-certified Otolaryngologist and Sleep Medicine physician and a licensed dentist with more than 30 years of experience in the medical and surgical management of sleep disorders. He currently practices in Syracuse, New York, where his clinical interests include sleep disorders, obstructive sleep apnea, temporomandibular disorders, orofacial pain, and general otolaryngology.

Dr. Sall earned his DDS from Columbia University and his MD from SUNY Upstate Medical Center, followed by residency training in Otolaryngology/Head & Neck Surgery. He also holds an MBA from SUNY Binghamton with an emphasis in healthcare. He has treated more than 3,500 patients with Oral Appliance Therapy (OAT) for obstructive sleep apnea.

Since 2019, Dr. Sall has served as Medical Director of ProSomnus® Sleep Technologies, where he focuses on increasing physician acceptance of OAT as a treatment option for obstructive sleep apnea. He is also dedicated to strengthening collaboration between sleep dentists and otolaryngologists to improve outcomes for patients receiving oral appliance therapy and CPAP.

Dr. Schwartz is board certified in Internal Medicine and graduated from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine in 1981. Dr. Schwartz has worked on more claims relating to Sleep Apnea than other providers in the area. Dr. Schwartz is affiliated with University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center. Dr. Schwartz's office accepts new patients and has telehealth appointments. Dr. Schwartz practices at UM SJMG - Pulmonary Care and Sleep Medicine in Towson, MD.

Professor Alan Schwartz was awarded the Lifetime Achievement award at the American Thoracic Society Meeting in San Francisco, California in 2025. His scientific contributions to the field are surpassed only by his mentorship achievement of populating upper airway scientists across the globe.

Dr. William Noah did his medical training including Chief Residency at the University of Tennessee then did his pulmonary fellowship at the University of Utah where he was awarded a Parker B Francis Research Fellowship. He later founded Sleep Centers of Middle Tennessee (SCMT), which has grown into one of the largest practices in the US with nearly 15,000 new referrals per year.
In 2020 Dr. Noah received the Visionary Award from the Tennessee Public Health Association for developing a way to diagnose and treat patients with OSA across six states during COVID when other programs had shut down.
Dr. Noah is the Chairman and Chief Science Officer of SleepRes™, Inc. He is the inventor of the V-Com® device and more recently, KairosPAP or KPAP™ which will be available for patients in 2026. He has also invented new mask technology and additional algorithms for ventilation to be released in the future.

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Dr. Gillespie is an otolaryngologist and educator dedicated to advancing comprehensive ENT care, head and neck oncology, and sleep medicine at UTHSC and affiliated medical centers throughout Memphis. His clinical expertise includes head and neck tumor surgery, thyroid and salivary gland disorders, airway reconstruction, vocal rehabilitation, swallowing disorders, snoring, and sleep apnea.

A nationally recognized educator in minimally invasive endoscopic salivary surgery, Dr. Gillespie is also actively involved in research on upper airway stimulation therapy for sleep apnea. His research interests include HPV-related cancer, cancer biomarkers, cancer-related quality of life, and emerging devices for sleep apnea monitoring and treatment.

Through his clinical, educational, and research efforts, Dr. Gillespie is committed to advancing patient care while supporting the next generation of physicians and healthcare professionals.

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Dr. Gillespie is an otolaryngologist and educator dedicated to advancing comprehensive ENT care, head and neck oncology, and sleep medicine at UTHSC and affiliated medical centers throughout Memphis. His clinical expertise includes head and neck tumor surgery, thyroid and salivary gland disorders, airway reconstruction, vocal rehabilitation, swallowing disorders, snoring, and sleep apnea.

A nationally recognized educator in minimally invasive endoscopic salivary surgery, Dr. Gillespie is also actively involved in research on upper airway stimulation therapy for sleep apnea. His research interests include HPV-related cancer, cancer biomarkers, cancer-related quality of life, and emerging devices for sleep apnea monitoring and treatment.

Through his clinical, educational, and research efforts, Dr. Gillespie is committed to advancing patient care while supporting the next generation of physicians and healthcare professionals.

Based in Eunice, LA, Dr. Ware obtained both his Bachelor’s and Doctoral degrees from Louisiana State University. Board-Certified in Family Medicine and Sleep Medicine, Dr. Ware currently provides sleep study interpretation services for multiple sleep centers across the state of Louisiana. Dr. Ware has been a Diplomat for both the American Board of Family Medicine and the American Board of Sleep Medicine for nearly 20 years.

Based in Eunice, LA, Dr. Ware obtained both his Bachelors and Doctoral degrees from Louisiana State University. Board-Certified in Family Medicine and Sleep Medicine, Dr. Ware currently provides sleep study interpretation services for multiple sleep centers across the state of Louisiana. Dr. Ware also serves as an Assistant Clinical Professor for the Tulane School of Medicine and has been a Diplomat for both the American Board of Family Medicine and the American Board of Sleep Medicine for nearly 20 years. Other medical service includes membership in the Horizon Research Group in addition to serving as Medical Director for the Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana, the Department of Public Safety, and the Office of Fire Department and Emergency Services in Elton, LA.

Lea Desmarteau is a healthcare entrepreneur, innovator, and the founder and CEO of WellNecessities Holdings Inc. and SleepNavigator. Starting her career as a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT), Lea brings over 30 years of hands-on clinical and operational leadership to the sleep medicine industry.
After building WellNecessities into a successful, multi-state sleep management business, she grew frustrated by a fragmented system where patients constantly fell through the cracks between doctors, labs, and treatment. To fix it, she leaped into health tech and created SleepNavigator. A software platform now backed by major networks like Ochsner Health to synchronize the entire care journey.
As a speaker, Lea blends deep clinical credibility with the gritty reality of building a business. She speaks candidly about health tech innovation, bootstrapping healthcare enterprises, and what it actually takes to fix patient care from the inside out.

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In 2000, Dr. Connolly obtained his medical degree from LSU School of Medicine in New Orleans. He went on to complete an internship in General Surgery, followed by a Residency in Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery at the University of Mississippi Medical Center.
Dr. Connolly is board-certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, with a sub-specialty in Sleep Medicine. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy. He holds active memberships with the Louisiana Academy of Sleep Medicine (LASM), the Louisiana State Medical Society (LSMS), and the St. Tammany Medical Society (STPMS).
Dr. Connolly joined SLENT in 2012, after eight years in Destin, Florida.
Dr. Connolly is currently President of LASM and Vice-President of SLENT. He active in research both Otolaryngology and Sleep Medicine.