Meet the Team
The I.V. House team is a group of dedicated individuals with diverse backgrounds, including nursing, health care, business, and manufacturing. Together, we aim not only to meet but to exceed the expectations of our health care partners and all interested parties.
Pete Vallino
President
Pete currently serves as the President of I.V. House after holding various roles within the company over the last six years, focusing on sales and nurse education. As a second-generation leader, Pete is passionate about growing I.V. House’s impact by expanding our intravenous site protectors and joint stabilizers to hospitals around the country. Prioritizing patient safety and improved hospital outcomes, Pete’s goal is that all patients who receive a PIV can benefit from I.V. House’s award-winning products.
Pete was first introduced to I.V. House and the medical device industry at a young age when his mother and grandmother (Lisa Vallino and Betty Rozier, co-founders) took him to annual conferences to display I.V. House products. Growing up, Pete held various summer jobs as the company grew from his grandmother’s home to the office/warehouse space in St. Louis.
Pete currently lives in Chicago with his wife Jordan, daughter Audrey, and Sheepadoodle Pepper. He is an active member of the Entrepreneur and Family Business Council.
Liz Szuba
Vice President
Liz started with I.V. House in 2015 as a Sales Representative and has worked her way up to Vice President. Having held several positions within the company, she completely understands the ins and outs of the business. As a graduate of Lindenwood University (Bachelors Degree in Business Administration) and previous medical sales experience, Liz’s professional background, education, and drive to succeed make her a natural fit to help run the company. Her passion is people and she prides herself on being a reliable resource for everyone she encounters.
Liz resides in St. Charles with her husband Chad and 3 daughters. She is actively involved in the community and enjoys DIY projects, fitness, Taylor Swift, and spending time with loved ones.
John Uhlenbrock, CPA
Controller / International Sales
John has been working with I.V. House since 2014 and during this period has served as Director of Operations and Controller. His primary role is to perform financial and consulting functions to assist top management. He is also in charge of International Sales and performs internal audits for the company’s ISO 13485-2016 Quality System.
In his 35-year professional career, John has worked as a financial auditor, business owner and small business consultant with a focus in the Medical Device Industry. He is a licensed Certified Public Accountant in the State of Missouri.
John lives in St. Louis with his wife and two sons. He enjoys golfing, canoeing, and is an avid fan of the local St. Louis sports teams.
Colleen Kelly, BSN, RN
Sales Representative
Before joining I.V. House in 2022, Colleen was an acute care nurse in St. Louis’s top hospital. In her role as a Sales Representative, Colleen works closely with new and current customers in improving their standards of IV protection and securement while providing educational support on all of the I.V. House devices. With her nursing background and clinical experience, she relates and understands the value and importance of patient safety and nurse efficiency.
Colleen enjoys spending time with her family and friends, golfing, and traveling.Lisa Rene’ Rozier
Customer Service
Lisa Rene’ has been with I.V. House since 1995 when the company only had 2 products! She has seen the organization grow firsthand from a home-based business to a global powerhouse! Though her title is Customer Service she adeptly handles many other tasks, including processing and shipping orders, accounts receivable, and everyday office duties.
Lisa Rene’ loves spending time with her family and friends hanging out at the pool and lake. She may wear many hats, but her favorite is being Gigi (grandma) to Grace, Matthew, Adeline and Arthur.
Pam Duffel
Inventory Control Manager
Pamela is no stranger to the manufacturing industry, which makes her perfect as the Inventory Control Manager for I.V. House, Inc. Between production planning, inventory control, and an overall thorough understanding of all things supply-chain-related, she brings 30+ years of experience to the table. With her business background and sharp eye, she successfully manages all the raw materials and finished goods that come through the door (and with our rapid growth, there sure are a LOT of them)!
Nothing brings Pam more joy than spending time with her 2 children and 5 grandchildren. She also enjoys reading, camping, sewing, and outdoor activities.
Hailey Szuba
Quality Control Coordinator
As the Quality Control Coordinator at I.V. House, Hailey’s meticulous work ethic and attention to detail help ensure we provide only the top-quality products. She attended the University of Missouri and has several years of experience in the customer service industry. Her entrepreneurial spirit and creativity come into play with her extra-curriculars, which include running a successful Etsy store, recreational sports, and rescuing animals. She resides in St. Charles with her fur babies and soon-to-be-husband, Dylen.
Christine Desloge, MA, BSN, RN, LPC
Clinical Nurse Educator
Chris spent almost 39 years working in the emergency department of a pediatric Level One Trauma Center. During that time, she always remained bedside, even while working as a unit-based educator. Chris found great joy and reward in training new graduate nurses, and did that for many years, building trusting relationships with her young colleagues. Chris used the I.V. House UltraDome in practice for over 25 years, and helped introduce the TLC splints to the hospital in St. Louis in which she worked. She has worked as an Educational Consultant for I.V. House, Inc. for six years, and feels right at home in pediatric hospitals across the country, teaching nurses how to use medical devices.
Chris enjoys traveling, riding her bike, working in her flower garden, and seeing live music.
Samantha Schulz, BSN, RN
Clinical Nurse Educator
Samantha first discovered her love of nursing through an unforgettable volunteer position at a local St. Louis hospital. From there, she graduated from Goldfarb School of Nursing at BJC Healthcare with a BSN in nursing. She joined the workforce at Monroe Carroll Jr. Children’s Hospital in Nashville, TN where she worked on a pediatric trauma, transplant, and pediatric surgery floor. She continued on to accept travel assignments at different hospitals across the country including Children’s Hospital of Atlanta, Memorial Hermann Medical Center, St. Louis Children’s, and Colorado Children’s Hospital.
Samantha joined the I.V. House team in 2023 as a Clinical Nurse Educator. After using their products in various hospitals across the US, she saw the value of the products and knew she wanted to be involved in educating other nurses about how to utilize the products to improve safety outcomes in their hospitals.
When Samantha is not traveling for work, she will be found enjoying different culinary spots across the country or spending time with family and friends. She can often be found entertaining her loyal companion Archie (a 5-year-old golden retriever).
Cheyenne Lytle, BSN, RN
Clinical Nurse Educator
Cheyenne was born and raised in Oklahoma. She attended the University of Oklahoma and graduated with a BSN in nursing. During this time, she found her passion for the pediatric population. She has been a pediatric nurse at Saint Francis Children’s Hospital for over 4 years. Throughout this journey, she took part-time positions as a mobile infusion nurse traveling to various cities around Oklahoma.
From there she took on a travel position at Oklahoma Children's Hospital, where she came across I.V. House for the first time. After seeing so much value and benefit from this product, she reached out to the company, excited about the opportunity to educate and train others. Cheyenne became an educator for I.V. House in 2024. She has already accompanied the team to hospitals across the US to teach nurses, build relationships, and improve patient outcomes.
Cheyenne often spends time lounging with her two furry Golden Retrievers, but also loves to spend quality time with family and friends, being in the outdoors, and traveling around the world.