Fellowship-trained bariatric surgeon Dr. Brent Bell was a medical officer in the U.S. Army. Dr. Rene Jaso was a surgeon in the U.S. Navy who offered support during Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom. For seven years, Certified Physician Assistant James Houston served in the Navy, as well, treating patients and performing minor surgeries. Director of Patient Relations Tonya Kramer and Nutritionist and Support Group Director Ann Sager both grew up in military families.