At 19 years old, Scott Jernigan bought a one-way ticket to Alaska with dreams of working on the Trans-Alaska Pipeline. He thought he might end up living in an igloo. Instead, he built a life.

For more than four decades, Scott worked in some of the harshest conditions imaginable, minus-40 temperatures, remote job sites, and long stretches away from home. Along the way, he raised a family, built a successful career, and eventually settled with his wife Ginny on a small ranch near Masonville, Colorado, surrounded by animals, grandchildren, and the outdoors they loved together.

Then, without warning, everything changed.

A devastating health crisis led to 220 days in hospitals and rehabilitation centers. Scott lost 60 pounds. When he finally became fully aware of his surroundings again, he realized his left leg was gone.

What followed was not just a medical recovery, but a deeply personal journey of rebuilding strength, confidence, and purpose.

Meet Jerry, Quorum Prosthetics’ Patient Engagement Specialist.

With 37 years of customer service experience and 13 years as an amputee himself, Jerry brings both professional expertise and personal understanding to the patients he supports.

From hospitals and rehab centers to clinics and everyday conversations, Jerry helps patients navigate their prosthetic journey with clarity, confidence, and connection every step of the way.

Meet Kurt Karr, Quorum’s newest Patient Engagement Specialist.

After surviving a life-changing auto accident and later choosing amputation after years of surgeries, Kurt brings a deeply personal perspective to patient support.

His own journey with limb loss, finding Quorum, and receiving his first adjustable Quatro socket inspired him to help others feel informed, encouraged, and confident as they move forward.