Experience

Judson University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Vice President for University Technology

  • Feb 2016 - Present

  Appointed to devise, implement, and align the IT strategic goals with the strategic objectives of the university. Additional leadership responsibilities included Facilities Management, Campus Safety, Telecommunications, and Post office. Provide Leadership on Information Technology Strategy. Partnered with university business resources and faculty to develop IT strategic plan to meet the needs of all constituents. Major accomplishments include:o Lead organization-wide cost reduction and revenue generation initiative o Lead process improvement cross-departmental initiatives resulting in FTE savingso Implemented Cyber Security program including development of policies and procedureso Reduced IT operating budget by 20% by renegotiating contracts and standardizing processes and technology



Delnor Hospital

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care

• Director of Information Systems

  • Oct 1989 - Feb 2012

  Promoted to oversee the information systems technology of the Health System located in a high growth market, with rapidly changing health care needs. The primary objective was to develop and implement a sound strategic/IT plan that meets the needs of the community served, while enhancing quality, patient safety and satisfaction.Provided Leadership on Information Technology Strategy: Collaborated with Health system CIO, President/Chief Executive Officer and other senior Executives in the IT strategic planning of the health system. In 2010/2011 was named leader of the team responsible for selecting the health systems next clinical system. Responsible for leading detailed discussions, evaluations, and negotiations with Epic, Cerner, McKesson, and Meditech. Provided Leadership on Epic Implementation: Responsible for leading the planning, budgeting, staffing, and implementation for a $20M Epic implementation at Delnor Hospital. Collaborated with Clinical Staff and Lead Key Health System Initiatives: Responsible for leading key initiatives which drove significant performance and quality improvements within the health system. Examples include:o 100% Standardized electronic nursing documentation (98% compliance)o Bar coded medication administration (96% compliance)o Physician order set implementation (100% compliance)o Automated Medication Reconciliation processo Substantial revenue cycle improvements which netted $9 over the first 3 years