A New Orleans native, DJ earned his Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Louisiana State University in 2006, followed by his Bachelor of Science in Nursing from LSU Health Sciences Center in 2010. He began his career as a telemetry nurse at St. Francis Hospital in Monroe before moving into home health, where he discovered his passion for helping patients navigate the bigger picture not just their medical needs, but the systems surrounding them.

DJ joined Bailey-McCaffery, LLC in 2013 and became Nationally Board Certified as a Case Manager (CCM) in 2014. In 2020, he obtained his Compact Nursing License (NLC), expanding his ability to serve clients across multiple states. Today, he oversees the daily operations of Bailey-McCaffery and continues to provide medical case management services for injured workers including catastrophic cases throughout the South.

Known for his direct communication style, practical approach, and relentless follow-through, DJ leads the team with a balance of humor and precision.

When he’s not at work, DJ can usually be found hanging out with his family often in search of good coffee, better conversation, or his daughter’s latest adventure.