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Sign up for the COMPLIMENTARY Becker's Hospital Review CEO Report & CFO Report E-Weeklies at www.BeckersHospitalReview.com or call (800) 417-2035 17 Christina Freese-Decker. President of Spectrum Health United Hospital (Greenville, Mich.) and Spectrum Health Kelsey Hospital (Lakeview, Mich.). Ms. Freese-Decker, 35, has been with Spectrum Health since 2002, serving in various leadership roles before becoming president of United and Kelsey hospitals in 2011. During her time at the helm, United Hospital was named as one of Truven Health Analytics' "100 Top Hospitals" in 2013. Ms. Freese-Decker earned a master's degree in health administration and industrial engineering from the University of Iowa in Iowa City. Palis has helped oversee the hospital's drive to implement an electronic medical record. He has earned Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification. Tom Jackson. CFO of Parkridge Health System (Chattanooga, Tenn.). Mr. Jackson, 33, has served as CFO of Parkridge Health System since February 2013. The system is comprised of Parkridge Medical Center, Parkridge East Hospital and Parkridge Valley Hospital. Mr. Jackson previously served as CFO of Emory Eastside Medical Center in Snellville, Ga. He has more than 14 years of financial management experience. Sanjay Shetty, MD, MBA. Vice President of Radiology for Steward Health Care System (Boston) and Department of Radiology Chairman at St. Elizabeth's Medical Center (Brighton, Mass.). Dr. Shetty, 39, earned his medical degree from Harvard Medical School and his MBA from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. He joined St. Elizabeth's as the chairman of radiology in 2010. In addition to his roles with Steward, Dr. Shetty has also served as president of the Massachusetts Radiological Society. Christopher Jones, MBA. Director of Strategy and Business Development for Catholic Health Initiatives' Fargo (N.D.) Division. Mr. Jones, 38, has served as the director of strategy and business for Catholic Health Initiatives' Fargo division, which includes 12 hospitals and other facilities in Minnesota, North Dakota and Wisconsin, since 2007. He joined CHI in 2001. In addition to his experience with CHI, Mr. Jones oversaw the creation of a business intelligence environment at Allina Hospitals and Clinics in Minneapolis in 2006. He earned his MBA with a concentration in finance from the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minn. Kevin Joseph, MD. President and CEO of West Chester (Ohio) Hospital. Dr. Joseph serves as president and CEO of West Chester Hospital and also is an assistant professor at the University of Cincinnati Department of Medicine. He previously served as the medical director of the WCH emergency department. Brett Lee, PhD. CEO of Lake Pointe Health Network (Rowlett, Texas). Dr. Lee, 38, has served as CEO of Lake Pointe Health Network since November 2012. As CEO, Dr. Lee oversees strategic, operational and clinical activities for the network, which is made up of a 112-bed hospital and nine outpatient centers. Prior to joining Lake Pointe Health Network, Dr. Lee was senior vice president of clinical operations at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. He earned a doctorate in allied health and physical therapy at Massachusetts General Hospital's Institute of Health Sciences in Boston. Shauna McKinnon, MBA. CEO of Pasco Regional Medical Center (Dade City, Fla.). Ms. McKinnon became CEO of Pasco Regional Medical Center in March 2013. She joined Naples, Fla.-based Health Management Associates, which owns Pasco Regional, in 2004. Ms. McKinnon earned her MBA from Baker College in Flint, Mich. Sandee Moore. COO of Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center (Idaho Falls). Ms. Moore, 31, has served as the COO of Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center since she was 29. Prior to joining the 330-bed facility, Ms. Moore served as associate administrator of Sunrise Hospital & Medical Center in Las Vegas. She has led the charge at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center to achieve primary stroke center designation, among many other accomplishments. Ms. Moore is also serving as the 2012-2015 Idaho Regent for the American College of Healthcare Executives. David Ottati. President and CEO of Florida Hospital Flagler (Palm Coast, Fla.). As president and CEO of Florida Hospital Flagler, Mr. Ottati, 39, oversees all aspects of the hospital's operations, including Florida Hospital HospiceCare and Florida Hospital Home Health. He has been with the Florida Hospital system for more than 14 years. Mr. Ottati earned a MBA from the University of Central Florida in Orlando. Adar Palis. Executive Vice President and COO of Harrison Medical Center (Bremerton, Wash.). Mr. Palis, 34, joined Harrison Medical Center in 2002 as a network engineer and was promoted to chief information officer in 2005, when he was 27. During his time at Harrison Medical Center, Mr. Carrie O. Plietz. CEO of Sutter Medical Center (Sacramento, Calif.). Ms. Plietz has led Sutter Medical Center since September 2011. Prior to joining the medical center, Ms. Plietz was COO of Mills-Peninsula Health Service, a Sutter Health affiliate in San Matteo, Calif. She also previously served as chief administrative officer of San Francisco-based California Pacific Medical Center's Pacific campus and vice president of operations for specialty services. Amanda Trask. Vice President of Professional and Support Services, WellStar Kennestone Hospital (Marietta, Ga.). As the vice president of professional and support services at WellStar Kennestone Hospital, Ms. Trask, 38, oversees a team of more than 750 people. Due in part to Ms. Trask's leadership, the hospital has developed many clinical and nonclinical programs, including constructing a new Women's Imaging Center. She is a fellow in the American College of Healthcare Executives and active in the Georgia Association of Healthcare Executives, Medical Group Management Association, Healthcare Financial Management Association and the Society of Hospital Medicine. Nathan Tudor. CEO of Beauregard Memorial Hospital (DeRidder, La.). Mr. Tudor, 33, has served as CEO of Beauregard Memorial Hospital since December 2012. He previously served as administrator and CEO of Otto Kaiser Memorial Hospital in Kenney, Texas, a position he held for about two years. Prior to that, he worked with various hospitals in Texas, Arkansas and Tennessee. Katherine Vergos, RN. COO of Ripon (Wis.) Medical Center. Ms. Vergos has been COO of Ripon Medical Center since June 2011. Prior to becoming COO, Ms. Vergos served as the hospital's vice president of patient services. In that position, she helped facilitate the affiliation between Ripon Medical Center and Fond du Lac, Wis.-based Agnesian HealthCare. She also served as a naval officer and registered nurse at the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, Md., from 1999 through 2002. Phil A. Wright. CEO of Southampton Memorial Hospital (Franklin, Va.). Mr. Wright, 37, has served as CEO of 221-bed Southampton Memorial Hospital since November 2010. He previously served as assistant CEO of Southside Regional Medical Center in Petersburg, Va., a position he held since 2007. n Sign Up Today! CFO E-Weekly Report Current news, analysis and best practices on hospital revenue cycle issues, including coding, billing and collections, the transition to ICD-10 and Recovery Audit Contractors To sign up for the FREE E-Weekly, visit www.BeckersHospitalReview. com or call (800) 417-2035

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