Chief Executive Officer

• Jan 2023 - Present

Digital Health KC is an initiative to support and grow the robust digital health ecosystem in the region. We are home to over 70 companies and more than 25,000 professionals who are focused on solving healthcare's biggest challenges. Digital Health KC connects ideas, talent, companies, capital, and customers to advance healthcare innovation. We are founded by BioNexus KC and work closely with the rich array of community resources including KC Digital Drive. Digital Health KC is an initiative to support and grow the robust digital health ecosystem in the region. We are home to over 70 companies and more than 25,000 professionals who are focused on solving healthcare's biggest challenges. Digital Health KC connects ideas, talent, companies, capital, and customers to advance healthcare innovation. We are founded by BioNexus KC and work closely with the rich array of community resources including KC Digital Drive.

Principal

• Aug 2022 - Present

Working with early stage digital health companies to continue to deliver on the promise of information technology to transform healthcare in the Post-EMR era. Advisory work focuses on understanding the opportunities in the Post-EMR market and building winning Go To Market strategies. Working with entrepreneurs and growth CEOs to source and build effective leadership teams which are critical to achieving growth and long term success in the digital health space. Working with early stage digital health companies to continue to deliver on the promise of information technology to transform healthcare in the Post-EMR era. Advisory work focuses on understanding the opportunities in the Post-EMR market and building winning Go To Market strategies. Working with entrepreneurs and growth CEOs to source and build effective leadership teams which are critical to achieving growth and long term success in the digital health space.

Advisory Board Member

• May 2022 - Present

Senior Vice President

• Aug 2020 - Jul 2022

Lead Cerner's Regulatory Strategy Team as well as Exec Lead for the Tiger Institute and Bear Institute. The Institutes are Cerner's highest level of Client Alignment, and these clients serve as innovation and reference sites for Cerner. Co-Led Cerner's COVID-19 Enterprise Strategy Taskforce which coordinated Cerner's response to clients for all COVID related product, services and operational needs. Lead Cerner's Regulatory Strategy Team as well as Exec Lead for the Tiger Institute and Bear Institute. The Institutes are Cerner's highest level of Client Alignment, and these clients serve as innovation and reference sites for Cerner. Co-Led Cerner's COVID-19 Enterprise Strategy Taskforce which coordinated Cerner's response to clients for all COVID related product, services and operational needs.

Senior Vice President ITWorks and President Cerner Health Services

• Feb 2017 - Jul 2020

Led Cerner's ITWorks Business unit, which is an all-in IT Outsourcing offering for clients in the US and Middle East. ITWorks services over 30 healthcare organizations by employing 1800 associates on-site and at Cerner centers of excellence.

President, Cerner Health Services and Client Relationships Support

• 2014 - Feb 2017

Led Cerner's acquisition of Siemens Health Services which closed in February of 2015. Worked with Cerner's Bus Dev team through the pre-close process and successfully integrated Health Services into the Cerner Corporation. The acquisition onboarded 5,000 associates, and over 500 clients in the US and Europe. Acquisition resulted in profitable transition of over a billion in top line revenue and new Millennium footprints across the former Siemens install base.

Senior Vice President, Premier Focus Sales

• 2013 - 2015

• Managed growth of Cerner’s largest and most strategic client relationship• Increased Cerner’s presence in the nine clients in span of control by 20% over 2.5 years.• Administered strategies and investments in Academic Medical Centers and Pediatric Hospitals and co-chairs Cerner’s Academic Advisory board and Pediatric Leadership Council.

Senior Vice President, Population Health, Clinical & Research Services

• 2010 - 2013

• Defined and delivered Cerner’s population health platforms – a key focus of business.• Managed the expansion of Cerner’s employer services business unit including on-site clinics and wellness programs.• Developed client relationships and strategies to grow Cerner’s presence in the Life Sciences and Research communities.

General Manager, Cerner France

• 2009 - 2010

• Relocated to Paris, France to grow Cerner’s market share in continental Europe.• Partnered with the Cerner European General Manager to improve the operating performance of the French organization.

Senior Vice President, Academic Market

• 2006 - 2008

• Managed division covering 40 large clients representing over $200 million in revenue.• Created the national solution and coverage strategy for academic health systems and stand-alone pediatric hospitals while directing specialized sales, consulting and support teams to advance Cerner’s presence in the segment.• Established strong partnerships with some of the nation’s largest academic and pediatric health enterprises.

President, Cerner North Atlantic

• 2003 - 2006

• Managed division covering 265 clients in the northeast United States representing approximately 20% of Cerner’s revenue.• Guided project implementations of multi-year complex software installations that included major process change initiatives for clients. • Led a team of 300 including physicians, nurses and pharmacists.• Directed Cerner’s relationship in the Federal healthcare sector including the Department of Defense and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and secured a contract to install Cerner’s laboratory system in 100+ military hospitals. Show less

Senior Vice President and General Manager, Clinical Solutions

• Jan 2000 - Dec 2002

• Led a team of 16 managing directors (1200 associates) for Cerner’s Enterprise business model. Managing directors are the accountable executive for clinical and financial solution areas (i.e. Laboratory, Surgery, Patient Accounting, Nursing, Physicians, Scheduling, etc.)Co-led and managed six acquisitions of departmental solutions and integrated them into existing clinical business units.• Managed operating earnings, revenue growth, product management, product development strategy and solution sales. Show less

Vice President, National Accounts, Client Development

• 1998 - 2000

• Explored 8 new market entry opportunities and built business plans for 6 markets including national accounts, the Federal HIT marketplace, post acute care, and home health.Expanded Cerner’s footprint at the national level with net-new sales and business development.• Created a focused business unit to market to national accounts, major faith-based healthcare delivery organizations, and the Federal Government.• Secured significant contract ($25 Million, 1999) with the Shriner’s Hospitals for Children (22 hospitals in North America) by working with the Board Chair, senior management and hospital leadership. Show less

Vice President, Client Relationships, South Central Region

• 1994 - 1997

• Led newly established office in Dallas, TX as part of regionalization initiative for Cerner. • Grew a team from 37 associates to 105 associates and increased revenue from $21 Million to $39 Million with a 230% increase in operating earnings. • Held responsibility for Cerner’s client base in the Mid-Atlantic region including client service, business development and project implementations. • Led newly established office in Dallas, TX as part of regionalization initiative for Cerner. • Grew a team from 37 associates to 105 associates and increased revenue from $21 Million to $39 Million with a 230% increase in operating earnings. • Held responsibility for Cerner’s client base in the Mid-Atlantic region including client service, business development and project implementations.

Healthcare Business Unit Executive

• 1992 - 1994

• Managed 25-person sales and service team for provider and payer organizations in D.C., Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia. • Increased revenue by 39% over the three years and improved client satisfaction by 18%. • Implemented a transition to a professional services model which increased services booking by more than 300%. • Participated in post-graduate coursework at Harvard Business School through IBM’s client executive program. • Managed 25-person sales and service team for provider and payer organizations in D.C., Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia. • Increased revenue by 39% over the three years and improved client satisfaction by 18%. • Implemented a transition to a professional services model which increased services booking by more than 300%. • Participated in post-graduate coursework at Harvard Business School through IBM’s client executive program.

Regional Marketing Manager: Maryland Trading Area

• 1991 - 1991

Marketing Manager, Greater Baltimore Region

• 1989 - 1990

Advisory Marketing Representative, Baltimore Branch Office

• 1981 - 1988