Experience

Bay Area Chamber of Commerce

• United States
• Business Content
• 1 - 100 Employee

• President and CEO

  • Jul 2022 - Present



McLaren Bay Region

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Regional Vice President, Marketing & Business Development

  • Oct 2019 - Jul 2022

  Responsible for strategic planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of service line growth and new clinical outreach opportunities over six hospitals in the northern Michigan region. Major service lines include Cardiology, Orthopedics, Neurosciences, Women’s Health, and Oncology. Directly accountable for an $8+ million-dollar budget and 70 staff. Lead all components of marketing, public relations, advertising and managing brand development for six hospitals in the northern region including McLaren: Bay Region, Bay Special Care, Caro Region, Central Michigan, Northern Michigan, and Thumb Region. Track record of managing large campaigns with both an internal team or acting as project manager with an external agency. Successful with media buying including OOH, zoned cable, spot TV, terrestrial radio, Pandora, print, digital, and social media. In charge of Switchboard Department including management of call service for over 100 physicians and mid-level providers. Oversight of the Food & Nutrition Department, consisting of dietitians, catering associates, cooks, and chef. More than four years of dedicated Studer Group training and implementing evidenced-based practices to increase HCAHPS, raise employee engagement, increase quality, and improve patient satisfaction. Serve as executive champion for Workplace of Choice and Reward & Recognition Quality Impact Team.

• Vice President of Marketing and Business Development

  • Jul 2013 - Sep 2019

  Senior leader for a 399-bed acute care facility with over 2,000 employees. Responsible for strategic planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of service line growth and new clinical outreach opportunities. In charge of all components of marketing, public relations, advertising and managing brand development. Skilled in areas of financial management, strategic planning, service excellence, and program development.



Bay Future, Inc.

• United States
• International Trade and Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• President & CEO

  • Jul 2005 - Jul 2013

  Responsible for managing Bay County’s economic development organization and implementing strategies to secure jobs and investment to the community. Worked on projects resulting in nearly $800 million in investment. Bay County has a population of approximately 108,000, which includes 14 townships and five cities. Provide customized services to existing businesses in Bay County, encouraging retention and expansion of jobs and capital investment in the community. Work to assist Bay County companies to understand and access various business assistance programs in areas of development, site location assistance, financing and incentives. Manage Business Retention and Expansion Program. Financial responsibilities including fund development and budget preparation. Work closely with board of directors to set and implement strategic goals. Attraction of new tax base and jobs to Bay County and the Great Lakes Bay Region.



Gregory Construction Company

• United States
• Construction

• Project Manager Assistant

  • 2002 - 2004

  Responsible for all support to Project Managers and Vice President including processing purchase orders and change orders, attending pre-bid meetings and walk-throughs, obtaining permits, and other support as needed. Responsible for all support to Project Managers and Vice President including processing purchase orders and change orders, attending pre-bid meetings and walk-throughs, obtaining permits, and other support as needed.