CathCare's founders
CathCare was founded by Ellie Hunter and Kerrie Burke, who combined corporate and entrepreneurial backgrounds to solve a critical gap in patient care.
Ellie, a former finance professional turned entrepreneur, developed the PortPouch™—a patented solution designed to enhance comfort and dignity for IV catheter patients during her own treatment journey.
Kerrie, a seasoned business leader with success in the retail fuel oil and real estate sectors, brings strategic operations expertise as COO, helping scale the PortPouch™ across the U.S. Together, they’re committed to advancing infection control, supporting vulnerable populations, and transforming the standard of care for IV therapy.
ELLIE HUNTER, FOUNDER AND CEO
Ellie Hunter brings a dynamic background in finance, entrepreneurship, and patient advocacy to her role as Founder and CEO of CathCare. With early career experience at IBM, Goldman Sachs, and Schonfeld Securities, Ellie later launched a successful vegan and gluten-free food company that earned placement in 800 supermarkets and recognition with Ahold’s Woman-Owned Business Award.
After undergoing long-term IV antibiotic treatment for a rare tick-borne disease, Ellie identified a critical need for a more secure and comfortable solution for catheter patients. Drawing on her business acumen and firsthand patient experience, she invented and patented the PortPouch™—a medical device designed to improve comfort, reduce infection risk, and restore dignity for those receiving IV therapy.
With the support of co-founder Kerrie Burke, Ellie launched CathCare to bring this innovation to market. Today, she leads product development and clinical strategy, with a strong focus on improving care for vulnerable populations, including pediatric and geriatric patients.
KERRIE BURKE, COO
Kerrie Burke is a seasoned entrepreneur and business leader with a proven track record in operations, sales, and growth strategy. She built and sold a successful fuel oil company in the Hamptons, later becoming a top-producing real estate agent with Compass.In 2019, Kerrie partnered with Ellie through their work at Compass, inspired by Ellie’s experience with IV treatment. Deeply moved, Kerrie helped launch CathCare and now serves as Chief Operating Officer. She is committed to making the PortPouch™ widely accessible, combining her passion for service with a mission to improve patient care across the U.S.