The Happy Colon Foods Team
Jeff D. Scott, M.D. | Founder and CEO
Jeff Scott, M.D. is a practicing gastroenterologist with over 25-years’ medical experience. A compassionate physician who has witnessed too many patients fight colorectal cancers that could have been prevented by recommended screenings and removal of precancerous polyps, Dr. Scott has made it his mission to help stop this fatal disease that is preventable through recommended screenings and removal of precancerous polyps.
Many people delay – or do not schedule – colonoscopies due to the unpleasant side effects of the prep, which historically has involved liquid laxatives that do not taste good and can cause bloating, cramping, nausea, and vomiting. Dr. Scott realized this and decided, “there must be a better way.” This is why he created an alternative solution to help patients prepare for these important and necessary screenings; which can increase the percentage of timely colonoscopies and ultimately,
save lives.
Armed with a lifelong curiosity and quest to improve, Dr. Scott developed Happy Colon Foods, a patient-centric food kit of low-residue comfort foods, which can be paired with tasteless laxatives to eliminate the unpleasant side effects of liquid preps and ensure a successful colonoscopy exam. Today, Dr. Scott continues his mission to educate, encouraging people to #JointheMovement, and introducing doctors and patients to Happy Colon Foods to help fight colorectal cancers.
Jeff received a President’s Leadership Class scholarship and attended Northeastern State University for his pre-med studies. He obtained his M.D. from The University of Oklahoma College of Medicine in 1988 and went on to complete an internship in general surgery at The University of Arizona. Jeff returned to OU for his internal medicine residency and gastroenterology fellowship before establishing a private practice in 1995. He is currently a partner at Digestive Disease Specialists in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Marisa Scott | President
Born and raised in Southern California, Marisa Scott obtained her undergraduate degree in Exercise Physiology from the University of Southern California. After a year internship at the UC Davis Medical Center in the Orthopedic Department, she returned to Southern California to work on her Master of Science degree in Health Care Administration from the California State University at Long Beach. Marisa has worked in a variety of health care fields including health insurance, provider negotiations for independent physician organizations and ancillary groups, office management, marketing, and customer services for health care organizations.
As Co-Founder, Marisa works with all aspects of the company’s activity to ensure the development and production of quality products. She is committed to offering patients a happier experience when preparing for GI or surgical procedures. There is a better way to prep and take care of your gut health! It’s called Happy Colon Foods.
Jaime McKinley | Chief Operating Officer
Jaime is from Southwest Missouri and she brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the realm of healthcare. She graduated from Drury University with a Bachelor of Science in Health Services. With a diverse background spanning pharmacy management, research, and medical education, Jaime has cultivated a comprehensive understanding of the healthcare landscape.
As the Chief Operating Officer, Jaime oversees logistics to ensure smooth operations and efficiency within the organization. With her extensive experience, she promotes innovation and process improvement to enhance healthcare service delivery.
Jaime resides in Edmond, OK with her husband Brad.
Ed Gray | Advisor
Ed Gray is a seasoned healthcare executive with more than thirty years of diversified senior management experience to include significant tenures at Universal Health Services, Tenant Healthcare and HCA. Ed most recently served as President and CEO of Healthcare Partners Investments, a multispecialty healthcare company serving patients in the Oklahoma City and surrounding markets.
Ed has been intimately involved in the operations and financial management of surgery centers, physician practice management and retail pharmacies, along with community hospitals and academic medical centers. He has experience in health-related valuations and complex equity healthcare finance structures. He earned his undergraduate degree from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and a Master of Science from Duquesne University.
Mr. Gray sits on several Boards including the American Precious Metals Exchange (APMEX) and Bank7 Corporation (Nasdaq: BSVN). Ed and his wife, Stefanie reside in Nichols Hills, Oklahoma and have a winter residence in Scottsdale, Arizona at the Silverleaf Club.
Dr. Joe Cunningham | Advisor
Dr. Cunningham received his undergraduate from the University of Arkansas and M.D. from the University of Oklahoma. He is board-certified in OB/GYN and spent 21 years in private practice, also serving as staff physician at St. John’s Medical Center in Tulsa, OK.
He joined BC/BS of Oklahoma in 2007 as the Medical Director over Utilization Management and Case Management departments. In 2009 he was named the company’s Vice President of Healthcare Management and CMO. In December 2014, Dr. Cunningham was named VP of Healthcare Delivery/CMO and later Divisional Senior Vice President of Healthcare Delivery/CMO. In October 2018, Dr. Cunningham was named President of BC/BS of OK.
Most recently he served as the CMO of Muscogee Creek Nation. Dr. Cunningham currently serves on multiple corporate advisory boards in addition to spending time with his family.