Dan's creative ability to devise practical solutions to extremely difficult human problems led to his appointment by President George Bush to a 24-member Presidential Commission for Model Legislation (which included 3 states' Attorneys General). As president of a national trade association he met with President Clinton and served on a sub-committee for health care reform.

He is an entrepreneur with a passionate commitment to bring added value to all stakeholders involved with complex multi-faceted problems. CATALYST RTW is founded on the premise that the best way to serve customers grappling with escalating workers' compensation and long term disability costs is to provide genuine opportunity to injured and disabled beneficiaries. Cutting costs is seen as the result of a successful return to work program, not as its organizing principle. By focusing on the realities and meeting the needs of injured and disabled workers, CATALYST RTW provides a cost-effective and positive resolution. The CATALYST approach presumes success and positive outcomes.

Located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania CATALYST RTW is able to work anywhere in the nation through a high-tech and hands-on approach. Our work is done telephonically & electronically and, when necessary, we collaborate with local and national vocational companies for on-site services.

THE TEAM: in service business' the 'how' is more important than the 'what'; and is fundamentally determined by the 'who'!

CATALYST RTW is blessed with an outstanding team of uniquely qualified individuals who share a common vision, work collaboratively and are dedicated to a program of integrity and achievement. When you work with individuals with many challenges, and often with a history of failed attempts, it is critical to mobilize diverse talents, skills and backgrounds. Diversity assures that there will be someone who can effectively work with the disabled worker and effectively communicate with the customer.

CATALYST RTW has a management team, case managers and return to work specialists who possess CRCs, CCMs, CDMS' and other professional certifications, have degrees in Rehabilitation Counseling, Psychology, Education, Social Work and Business. Of equal importance, their backgrounds encompass a broad diversity of ethnicity, geography and vocation that assures their ability to be effective with our customers and clients. Importantly, we have staff who have personally overcome disabling conditions in their own lives and can serve as role models for the individuals they work with.

And, our most important team member is you, our customer! We employ seasoned professionals who, in many case, have worked for the companies that are CATALYST'S customers. We understand your needs, context and working environment. All of our efforts are designed to add value to your work and to be performed in ways that ease your work-load, avoid surprises and fulfill our promises. Throughout a case, we listen carefully and have the flexibility to respond creatively.

Working with the most challenging cases requires a 'can-do' attitude. It is the belief in achieving success that means we work proactively and won't give up until we find a positive resolution.

And perhaps most importantly, we like what we do! We think our enthusiasm for our work is infectious and you will enjoy interacting with the CATALYST RTW team and sharing in the achievement of positive outcomes.