THE LIFE ESSENTIALS FOUNDATION OF HOPE - Key Persons


Bill Roy

Job Titles:
  • Production Lead
Bill Roy came to Life Essentials in September of 2015 as a floor tech, where he fell in love with the company and its products. He has moved up to the position of Plant Manager. I started my working career in production as a laborer then moved to line coordinator, quality assurance, maintenance, and now management. He has taken classes in just-in-time manufacturing, one-piece flow, statistical methods for improving processes, team training, nondestructive testing, and supervision. He's the father of 6 wonderful kids and a grandfather to one. I love spending time with my family in the outdoors and all it has to offer.

Karen Evans

Job Titles:
  • Administrative Lead
Karen joined Life Essentials in December of 2020 as a Receptionist. She was promoted to Executive Administrative Assistant in March of 2021. Karen handles in-house sales and assists, Kathy, in various ways.

Marty Cotterman

Job Titles:
  • Sales Lead
Marty is our new Business Development person and will be helping people across the nation take back control and be able to do what they love or want to do after a major accident or illness, assisting caregivers and families as they live, care, and enjoy time together. Marty is also a Vintage Sign Painter and travels annually with the Walldogs. The Walldogs travel to a different community annually and paint 15 to 18 murals as an economic driver for those communities. Marty's studio is at the Cotterman home where he hand paints signs and gifts. Marty's leadership and influence is complemented by his police service, business ownership, sales management, and general management experience along with Marty's love for his community. He looks forward to working with each of you on your mobility needs.

Robin Wade

Job Titles:
  • Purchasing Lead
Robin joined Life Essentials in November of 2016 as Finance Manager. She has more than 20 years of experience in Manufacturing. Her responsibilities include Finances, Purchasing, Receiving, Invoicing, Shipping, and working with the Management Team to move our company forward. She has been married for 22 years and has two boys and one adorable granddaughter. Robin has served as a volunteer firefighter and EMS for Monon, Indiana, for 11 years. She was also White County Deputy Coroner for 14 years. She loves working with people from all walks of life.