Organization Name
AboutHealth

Tell us a little about yourself?
I have been in the Healthcare industry for over 30 years, 24 of them at ThedaCare. I recently moved into the VP of Operations role at AboutHealth, where I have the opportunity to help influence positive healthcare change at a state level versus within a single system or organization, which is very exciting as well as challenging.

What are 3 words to describe your company?
AboutHealth is a Clinically Integrated Network (CIN) made up of six of Wisconsin's top performing healthcare organizations (Aspirus, Aurora Health Care, Bellin Health, Gundersen Health System, ProHealth Care, and ThedaCare). All working together, to improve healthcare quality and decrease costs for their patients and families in the communities they serve across Wisconsin and parts of Illinois, Iowa, Michigan and Minnesota.

You’re happiest when?
I'm spending time in the great outdoors with family and friends.

Why did you join HFMA Wisconsin?
To network with other Revenue management professionals and expand my opportunity for continuous learning and deepen my knowledge.

Organization Name
Black River Memorial Hospital

Tell us a little about yourself?
Well, I've been in healthcare for ten years now. Before that I worked in banking and investments and before that, I worked in HR at UPS in Milwaukee. I've been fortunate to have started my leadership career when I was young and have over 20 years in leadership now. I grew up in the Fond du Lac region, graduated from UWM with a bachelor's in psychology, and from Lakeland College with an MBA.

What are 3 words to describe your company?
Excellence
Trusted
Strong

What does a typical day look like for you?
Meetings, meetings, meetings. :)

What is on your wish list for the next 10 years?
Retirement! Just kidding. I would like to see my role continue on it's path and my teams continue to develop best practices. Maybe work remotely from Arizona, too.

If you were stuck on an island what three things would you bring?
A good heavy cooking pot, a selection of vegetable seeds, and a hatchet.

Any random facts you could share with us?
Banging your head on the wall burns 150 calories per hour.

You’re happiest when?
I'm surrounded by friends and laughter.

Why did you join HFMA Wisconsin?
I was new to healthcare and in way over my head! I needed to know what I didn't know and make connections to people who could point me in the right direction. (It worked!)