Experience

Gardner Health Services

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 100 - 200 Employee

• CEO Emeritus at Gardner Health Services

  • Oct 2023 - Present

• Chief Executive Officer

  • Jun 1995 - Oct 2023

  Gardner Family Health Network (GFHN) and Gardner Family Care Corporation (GFCC) in San Jose, California are separate non-profit corporations organized in a parent/subsidiary organizational structure with a combined budget of approximately $50 million. GFHN is a Federally Funded Community Health Center Corporation with five health centers providing primary care services (medical, dental, optometry, and pharmacy) and a Healthcare to the Homeless program; GFCC is a behavioral health corporation… Show more Gardner Family Health Network (GFHN) and Gardner Family Care Corporation (GFCC) in San Jose, California are separate non-profit corporations organized in a parent/subsidiary organizational structure with a combined budget of approximately $50 million. GFHN is a Federally Funded Community Health Center Corporation with five health centers providing primary care services (medical, dental, optometry, and pharmacy) and a Healthcare to the Homeless program; GFCC is a behavioral health corporation providing mental health, substance abuse and Women, Infants and Children (WIC) services. In total, GFHN and GFCC provide services to approximately 50,000 patients with a staff of 500 employees and three bargaining units. The parent/subsidiary model was implemented in 1997. When I began there in 1995, there was one health center (Gardner Health Center) with a budget of approximately $6 million.



Health Care Consulting and Management Services

• Santa Clara County, CA

• Consultant

  • May 1994 - May 1995

  Projects included: - Oversight and management of the Clinica de Salud Del Valle De Salinas, a $5 million federally funded community health center corporation in Salinas, California with 80 employees, six sites, eight medical providers, and six dentists - Developing the California Primary Care Association on behalf of Northeast Medical Services, Inc. in San Francisco, California, which included membership recruitment, organizational development, policy development, grant writing, and… Show more Projects included: - Oversight and management of the Clinica de Salud Del Valle De Salinas, a $5 million federally funded community health center corporation in Salinas, California with 80 employees, six sites, eight medical providers, and six dentists - Developing the California Primary Care Association on behalf of Northeast Medical Services, Inc. in San Francisco, California, which included membership recruitment, organizational development, policy development, grant writing, and interaction with representatives of the federal, state, and community-based primary care clinics - Working with the County of Santa Clara Health and Hospital System staff and consultants in San Jose, California to implement the school-linked services project and Santa Clara Local Initiative for Managed Care by working with the community health centers, physicians, and consumers Show less Projects included: - Oversight and management of the Clinica de Salud Del Valle De Salinas, a $5 million federally funded community health center corporation in Salinas, California with 80 employees, six sites, eight medical providers, and six dentists - Developing the California Primary Care Association on behalf of Northeast Medical Services, Inc. in San Francisco, California, which included membership recruitment, organizational development, policy development, grant writing, and… Show more Projects included: - Oversight and management of the Clinica de Salud Del Valle De Salinas, a $5 million federally funded community health center corporation in Salinas, California with 80 employees, six sites, eight medical providers, and six dentists - Developing the California Primary Care Association on behalf of Northeast Medical Services, Inc. in San Francisco, California, which included membership recruitment, organizational development, policy development, grant writing, and interaction with representatives of the federal, state, and community-based primary care clinics - Working with the County of Santa Clara Health and Hospital System staff and consultants in San Jose, California to implement the school-linked services project and Santa Clara Local Initiative for Managed Care by working with the community health centers, physicians, and consumers Show less



Family Health Foundation of Alviso

• Alviso, CA

• President/Chief Executive Officer

  • Sep 1990 - May 1994

  Reporting to a 13-member, user (patient) majority Board of Directors, I was operationally responsible for this $14 million not-for-profit federally funded community health corporation with three ambulatory, primary care health centers, 25,000 patients, and 280 employees including four program directors, eight managers, 11 physicians, four nurse practitioners, nine dentists, seven substance abuse counselors, four case managers, three pharmacists, two health educators, a psychiatrist, six Women… Show more Reporting to a 13-member, user (patient) majority Board of Directors, I was operationally responsible for this $14 million not-for-profit federally funded community health corporation with three ambulatory, primary care health centers, 25,000 patients, and 280 employees including four program directors, eight managers, 11 physicians, four nurse practitioners, nine dentists, seven substance abuse counselors, four case managers, three pharmacists, two health educators, a psychiatrist, six Women, Infants and Children program staff members, four Comprehensive Perinatal Services Program staff members, and eight perinatal substance abuse staff members. Show less Reporting to a 13-member, user (patient) majority Board of Directors, I was operationally responsible for this $14 million not-for-profit federally funded community health corporation with three ambulatory, primary care health centers, 25,000 patients, and 280 employees including four program directors, eight managers, 11 physicians, four nurse practitioners, nine dentists, seven substance abuse counselors, four case managers, three pharmacists, two health educators, a psychiatrist, six Women… Show more Reporting to a 13-member, user (patient) majority Board of Directors, I was operationally responsible for this $14 million not-for-profit federally funded community health corporation with three ambulatory, primary care health centers, 25,000 patients, and 280 employees including four program directors, eight managers, 11 physicians, four nurse practitioners, nine dentists, seven substance abuse counselors, four case managers, three pharmacists, two health educators, a psychiatrist, six Women, Infants and Children program staff members, four Comprehensive Perinatal Services Program staff members, and eight perinatal substance abuse staff members. Show less



Gardner Health Center

• San Jose, CA

• Executive Director

  • May 1986 - Aug 1990

  Reporting to an 11-member, community Board of Directors, I was operationally responsible for this $3.5 million not-for-profit ambulatory community health center with 6,000 patients and 60 employees, including four program directors, four managers, two physicians, two nurse practitioners, a dentist, six mental health therapists, four geriatric case managers, four Women, Infant and Children program staff members, and three Comprehensive Perinatal Services program staff. Reporting to an 11-member, community Board of Directors, I was operationally responsible for this $3.5 million not-for-profit ambulatory community health center with 6,000 patients and 60 employees, including four program directors, four managers, two physicians, two nurse practitioners, a dentist, six mental health therapists, four geriatric case managers, four Women, Infant and Children program staff members, and three Comprehensive Perinatal Services program staff.



Bear Valley Community Hospital

• Big Bear Lake, CA

• Coordinator of Patient Activities - Pain Treatment Center Program

  • Apr 1985 - Apr 1986

  Responsible for organizing and managing this for-profit hospital inpatient chronic pain treatment program with a staff of eight and three drivers. Interacted with a multi-disciplinary staff (physician, psychologist, physical therapist, counselors, and hospital personnel) to coordinate the provision of patient care services. Participated in the treatment plan development process; identified counseling priorities; provided guidance to counseling staff on patient crisis and conflict management… Show more Responsible for organizing and managing this for-profit hospital inpatient chronic pain treatment program with a staff of eight and three drivers. Interacted with a multi-disciplinary staff (physician, psychologist, physical therapist, counselors, and hospital personnel) to coordinate the provision of patient care services. Participated in the treatment plan development process; identified counseling priorities; provided guidance to counseling staff on patient crisis and conflict management issues; and interacted with the Marketing Director to develop a marketing strategy and involved in program development activities. This facility was owned and operated by Westworld Community Health Care, Inc. located in Irvine, California. Show less Responsible for organizing and managing this for-profit hospital inpatient chronic pain treatment program with a staff of eight and three drivers. Interacted with a multi-disciplinary staff (physician, psychologist, physical therapist, counselors, and hospital personnel) to coordinate the provision of patient care services. Participated in the treatment plan development process; identified counseling priorities; provided guidance to counseling staff on patient crisis and conflict management… Show more Responsible for organizing and managing this for-profit hospital inpatient chronic pain treatment program with a staff of eight and three drivers. Interacted with a multi-disciplinary staff (physician, psychologist, physical therapist, counselors, and hospital personnel) to coordinate the provision of patient care services. Participated in the treatment plan development process; identified counseling priorities; provided guidance to counseling staff on patient crisis and conflict management issues; and interacted with the Marketing Director to develop a marketing strategy and involved in program development activities. This facility was owned and operated by Westworld Community Health Care, Inc. located in Irvine, California. Show less



Parkview Community Hospital

• Riverside, CA

• Program Coordinator - Alcohol Rehabilitation Program

  • Jul 1983 - Mar 1985

  Responsible for managing this for-profit hospital inpatient substance abuse program with six counselors and additional interns. Developed comprehensive training manuals; provided guidance and set priorities for the counseling staff; monitored and enhanced counselor patient load activity; interacted with a multi-disciplinary staff (physician, psychologist, counselors and hospital personnel) to coordinate patient services; and participated in marketing endeavors with the Community Relations… Show more Responsible for managing this for-profit hospital inpatient substance abuse program with six counselors and additional interns. Developed comprehensive training manuals; provided guidance and set priorities for the counseling staff; monitored and enhanced counselor patient load activity; interacted with a multi-disciplinary staff (physician, psychologist, counselors and hospital personnel) to coordinate patient services; and participated in marketing endeavors with the Community Relations Director. Parkview Hospital subcontracted this program from Westworld Community Health Care, Inc. located in Irvine, California. Show less Responsible for managing this for-profit hospital inpatient substance abuse program with six counselors and additional interns. Developed comprehensive training manuals; provided guidance and set priorities for the counseling staff; monitored and enhanced counselor patient load activity; interacted with a multi-disciplinary staff (physician, psychologist, counselors and hospital personnel) to coordinate patient services; and participated in marketing endeavors with the Community Relations… Show more Responsible for managing this for-profit hospital inpatient substance abuse program with six counselors and additional interns. Developed comprehensive training manuals; provided guidance and set priorities for the counseling staff; monitored and enhanced counselor patient load activity; interacted with a multi-disciplinary staff (physician, psychologist, counselors and hospital personnel) to coordinate patient services; and participated in marketing endeavors with the Community Relations Director. Parkview Hospital subcontracted this program from Westworld Community Health Care, Inc. located in Irvine, California. Show less



Hospital Council of Central California

• Fresno, CA

• Coordinator of Public Agency Relations

  • Sep 1981 - Jun 1983

  Responsible for monitoring, analyzing, and providing technical assistance on governmental health planning and regulatory efforts. Interacted with the Hospital Council Membership and the California Hospital Association to promote industry health planning positions, and developed hospital expansion applications on a fee-for-service basis . Responsible for monitoring, analyzing, and providing technical assistance on governmental health planning and regulatory efforts. Interacted with the Hospital Council Membership and the California Hospital Association to promote industry health planning positions, and developed hospital expansion applications on a fee-for-service basis .



Ventura Santa Barbara Health Systems Agency

• Ventura, CA

• Project Review Officer

  • Apr 1978 - Aug 1981

  Responsible for organizing the Certificate of Need Department; supervising health planners assigned to support project review activities; interpreting federal and state regulations; developing policies and procedures; providing technical assistance to applicants; educating volunteers; conducting public meetings; and developing analyses on applications submitted for review. Responsible for organizing the Certificate of Need Department; supervising health planners assigned to support project review activities; interpreting federal and state regulations; developing policies and procedures; providing technical assistance to applicants; educating volunteers; conducting public meetings; and developing analyses on applications submitted for review.



Central Arizona Health Systems Agency

• Phoenix, AZ

• Assistant Director of Plan Implementation

  • Dec 1976 - Mar 1978

  Responsible for analyzing and processing project review requests; guiding staff, volunteers, and applicants on the project review process; and conducting public hearings. Responsible for analyzing and processing project review requests; guiding staff, volunteers, and applicants on the project review process; and conducting public hearings.



Wlater O. Boswell Memorial Hospital

• Sun City, AZ

• Administrative Assistant

  • Jul 1975 - Nov 1976

  Responsible for evaluating the hospital’s compliance with accreditation standards; establishing a professional Liability Contingency Plan; developing departmental policies and procedures; and staffing the Family Practice Medical Staff Committee. Responsible for evaluating the hospital’s compliance with accreditation standards; establishing a professional Liability Contingency Plan; developing departmental policies and procedures; and staffing the Family Practice Medical Staff Committee.