About Us

Board Chair, Chair Executive Committee

Rolf K. Haarstad

As a Senior Vice President with CRGA Design, Mr. Haarstad is employing his design and leadership skills to strengthen and grow the firm’s regional and national presence. With a specialty in healthcare projects, he has led the design and delivery of several major projects throughout the mid-Atlantic region. Mr. Haarstad’s projects have been honored by AIA Maryland, Baltimore Chapter/AIA, ASLA Maryland and AIA Minnesota. His work has been featured in numerous publications, including: Architectural Record, Healthcare Design and Architecture Minnesota. His strong strategic planning skills led his largest client to date, Western Maryland Health System, to appoint him as the Chairman of the Board in 2016. After merging with the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center in 2019, Mr. Haarstad was appointed chairman of UPMC Western Maryland—which he has just completed and rotated back to the board as a trustee. Additionally, Mr. Haarstad was appointed in 2020 to the Executive Committee of the Maryland Hospital Association for a three-year term.

Board Vice Chair

Conan Q. Dickson, PhD, MPH, FACHE

Conan Q. Dickson, PhD, MPH, FACHE is an Associate Scientist at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Department of Health Policy & Management. He also serves as the Associate Director of the Johns Hopkins Master in Health Administration Program.  Prior to this role, Conan served in various leadership roles at Johns Hopkins Medicine over twenty-five years including Sr. Director, Business Development & Strategy; Chief of Staff, Sibley Memorial Hospital; Administrator, JHHS Operations Support / Medical Affairs; and Assistant Administrator, JHH Ambulatory Operations. Conan also directed the prestigious JHM Administrative Fellowship for fifteen years and served on the Steering Committee of the National Council of Administrative Fellowships. Conan has a doctorate in health service research from Johns Hopkins, a master in public health from Yale, and bachelor degrees in Accounting and Health Systems Management from Auburn University.

Treasurer and Chair of the Finance Committee

Dan Cochran

Dan Cochran, became president of Adventist HealthCare, Shady Grove Medical Center, August 19, 2019. Cochran has more than 40 years of experience in healthcare. He joined Shady Grove in April 2011 after serving as Vice President of Finance at Reading Hospital and Medical Center in Pennsylvania. There, he helped develop new business lines and improved the hospital’s operational and financial results. At Shady Grove, Cochran has guided the hospital to increase its financial reserves. He also helped manage the integration of Adventist HealthCare’s behavioral health services into Shady Grove’s operations in 2018. Cochran is a Fellow of the Healthcare Financial Management Association and a member of the American College of Healthcare Executives. He is active in the community, serving on the Performance Review Workgroup for Maryland’s Health Services Cost Review Commission, on the board of Nexus Montgomery, and as chairman of the board of Mercy Clinic. He also spent more than 25 years as a volunteer firefighter.

Secretary

Natalie Williamson

Natalie Williamson has been with UnitedHealthcare since August of 2019. She spent her first 2.5 years focused on Total Cost of Care solutions to drive affordability in care for United’s members across the Mid-Atlantic. As of February, 2022, she has taken on a new role as Vice President, Network Management for Virginia and West Virginia. Prior to joining UnitedHealthcare, Williamson spent more than 17 years as a benefits consultant at two major firms in metro-Washington, D.C. Williamson most recently served as a Senior Vice President with Lockton, where she had accountability for client relationship management, strategic development, management of her team and was highly involved in operations of the practice as a senior leader. Prior to Lockton, Williamson previously held positions at Mercer Health & Benefits and HighRoads (now DirectPath). Williamson holds a master’s degree in Health Policy from George Washington University and a bachelor’s degree in Health Services Administration from James Madison University. She is currently a Group Benefits Associate (GBA) through the International Foundation of Employee Benefits Plans (IFEBP) Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) program. Williamson has a passion for health policy and is also a member of the Virginia Chamber of Commerce Health Care Executive Committee. Williamson resides in the greater Washington, D.C. metro area.

Trustee; Chair of the Strategic Planning Committee

Carin Bouharoun

Carin is the Director, Network Development and Strategic Planning for the Johns Hopkins Children’s Center and Department of Pediatrics. In this position, she is responsible for operations of the Johns Hopkins pediatric specialty clinics and Pediatric network affiliations. Previously, Carin served as the Director, Business Development and Strategy within Healthcare Transformation and Strategic Planning responsible for developing and managing opportunities and relationships that align JHHS’ strategic needs and initiatives with cross-functional teams. Prior to joining Johns Hopkins Medicine in 2011, she was with Suburban Hospital as Corporate Director, Strategy and Business Development. Her previous positions were with Inova Health System in Virginia and CHI Systems, a consulting firm in Philadelphia, PA. Carin received a BA at Kenyon College and a Master of Health Services Administration from The George Washington University School of Business and Public Management.

Trustee

Adrian Stanton

Adrian Stanton is Vice President, Business Development and Community Relations responsible for Virginia Hospital Center’s growth strategy and execution to advance its mission, competitive position and financial stability. He also serves as the organization’s legislative affairs lead and community relations liaison responsible for guiding the Health System through state and local regulatory rules and regulations. He oversees the organization’s growth, legislative and community affairs, marketing, communications, business development, outpatient pharmacy, executive health and health & wellness operations. Prior to Virginia Hospital Center, he was Senior Director at Inova Health System and Director of Managed Care Contracting at Suburban Hospital. Adrian received his BBA degree from James Madison University in Harrisonburg, VA.

Trustee

Brian Cawley

Trustee

Craig Carmichael, MBA, CPA, CIS

Craig Carmichael is President and Chief Operating Officer of Northwest Hospital in Randallstown, Md. Carmichael joined Northwest Hospital in March 2020 from the University of Maryland Medical System. He has more than three decades of business and healthcare experience, including expertise in hospital operations and strategic planning. Carmichael also has a long history of community involvement in Baltimore County, including his work with the Baltimore County Workforce Development Council, Towson Chamber of Commerce, Board member and Vice Chair of Leadership Baltimore County, and, the Owings Mills Corporate Roundtable. Carmichael earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Alma College and a master’s degree in business administration from Towson University. He also has certifications as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA). Craig relocated to Maryland from Michigan in 2006 and lives in Baltimore City with his wife.

Trustee

Deneen Richmond

Deneen Richmond is the president at Luminis Health Doctors Community Medical Center in Lanham, Maryland, and serves as the Chief Quality, Equity & Population Health Officer for Luminis Health. She is passionate about improving the health of our communities, promoting health equity and eradicating health disparities. Her work in this area has been extensively covered by the local and national media. Deneen has more than 30 years of healthcare leadership experience. She joined Anne Arundel Health System in 2018 (now Luminis Health) as the vice president of Population Health & Clinical Improvement and was promoted to president of Luminis Health Doctors Community Medical Center in 2020. Deneen held prior senior leadership roles at Inova Health System, Holy Cross Hospital, the Delmarva Foundation and the National Committee for Quality Assurance. Since 2015, she has served as adjunct faculty at the George Washington University, Milken School of Public Health in the executive master’s in health administration program. She is a recipient of the Milken School of Public Health Excellence in Teaching Masters Level Online Award. Deneen is the author of two chapters in The Healthcare Quality Book, fifth edition, published in 2023 – Health Equity and Diversity; and Population Health. Ms. Richmond holds a bachelor’s degree in nursing from the University of the District of Columbia and a master’s degree in health care administration from The George Washington University. Ms. Richmond has received numerous professional accolades, including being named a “2004 Up and Comer” by Modern Healthcare. In the last two years, Deneen has received numerous recognitions, including:

• Distinguished Healthcare Leader – Washington, DC chapter of the National Association of Health Service Executives (NAHSE)
• Distinguished Alumni of the Year – University of the District of Columbia National Alumni Society
• Women Who Bravely Lead honoree by State’s Attorney Aisha Braveboy
• Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award by the George Washington University MHA Alumni Association
• Healthcare Advocacy Award – Bi-County Business Roundtable
• Women Who Mean Business Award by the Washington Business Journal

Ms. Richmond serves on numerous professional committees and workgroups. Currently, she is on the board of the Maryland Patient Safety Center.

Trustee

Douglas Leidig

Doug Leidig, was named President and CEO of Asbury Communities, Inc., June 1, 2015. Prior to that he served as the Chief Operating Officer of Asbury Communities, and has more than 25 years of experience providing services to help older adults lead fulfilling lives. He also served as President of The Asbury Group (TAG), leading the for-profit division of Asbury Communities, Inc. that provides management, marketing and integrated technology consulting services on a contract basis to for-profit and not-for-profit senior living entities. Mr. Leidig began his career with Asbury in 1994, when he was hired as an Administrator at Asbury Methodist Village in Gaithersburg, Md. In January 2015, Mr. Leidig was elected Board Chair of LeadingAge Maryland, a community of not-for-profit aging services organizations working together to shape the future of aging in the state of Maryland. Most recently, he was selected to join the advisory board for Senior Living 100, the premier leadership event for C-level executives from the nation’s largest, most progressive assisted living, independent living and continuing care providers dedicated to advancing the role of senior living in the continuum of care. Doug also serves on the Kairos Health Systems Board of Directors. Leidig holds a bachelor’s degree in long-term care administration from York College in Pennsylvania and a master’s degree in business administration from Mount St. Mary’s University in Maryland.

Trustee

Emily Holliman

Emily Holliman joined Kaiser Permanente, Mid Atlantic States in May 2023 as the Chief Operating Officer. In this role, she is accountable for the delivery system operational functions and strategy. This includes primary care, specialties ambulatory surgery centers, urgent care, laboratory, pharmacy, imaging and more. Emily also works closely with the physician team at the Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group to manage the quality and cost performance of their delivery system. Emily is a member of the District of Columbia Hospital Association (DCHA).

Emily has over 20 years of health care experience serving as CEO for the past 15 years in hospitals of various sizes. In February of 2022 she assumed the role of market vice president of Ardent Health Service’s New Jersey market, leading efforts for alignment within the market’s entities: Mountainside Medical Center, Pascack Valley Medical Center, and MPV Medical Group, and is a member of the Women at Ardent steering committee.

Under her leadership, Pascack Valley Medical Center has earned a letter grade “A” from the Leapfrog Group since 2019 and recognized as a 2021 Leapfrog Top Hospital. The hospital also earned the prestigious 2017 Ardent Cup. She has received several honors and recognitions, including American Cancer Society’s Indian River County Volunteer of the Year, Indian River County Top 40 Under 40 and ACHE Mississippi Young Healthcare Executive of the Year. Recently, she received national recognition by Becker’s Health Review as a Woman CEO of Hospitals and Health Systems to Know as well as recognition by Ardent Health Services as CEO of the Year for 2022.

A fellow of American College of Healthcare Executives, Emily earned her Master of Health Administration and Master of Business Administration from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, and a Bachelor of Science in Commerce and Business administration, with a focus on Health Care Management, from the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa.

Trustee

Dr. Galina Reitz

Dr. Galina Reitz is the Faculty Program Director in the College of Information Studies at University of Maryland College Park. Dr. Reitz holds a PhD in Information Systems and a Masters in Management of Aging. Prior to joining UMD she spent 12 years at UMBC as a faculty and administrator. Dr. Reitz played an instrumental role in enhancing program enrollment, strategic initiatives and diversifying course offerings in her administrative positions. During her tenure Dr. Reitz has collaborated with companies to design devices for older people and has shared her research both in the U.S. and abroad.  Dr. Reitz’s publications encompass a broad spectrum of topics – from exploring the role of voice technology in supporting older individuals with cognitive impairments, she also has deep understanding of person-centered technology development, improving quality of life, and the pivotal role of home-based technology in supporting caregivers and care recipients post the onset of cognitive impairment.

Dr. Reitz is dedicated to improving education and building connections in the community to support students in careers readiness. She has various community initiatives including iTAP (https://itap.ischool.umd.edu/), collaborations with Montgomery County Public Schools in developing and launching the first STEM club for community schools in the MoCo area and hosts Aging technology Hackathons. Most recently she has partnered with Empowering the Ages in supporting intergenerational leadership and management mentorships.

In her most recent role Dr. Reitz has been named the Associate Director of Higher Education for the Maryland Initiative for Digital Accessibility (MIDA) at UMD.

Trustee

Gary Hibbs

Gary Hibbs has more than 30 years of executive leadership experience in the senior living field. He is currently a Certified Coach, Trainer and Speaker at Maxwell Leadership. Additionally, Gary is an Adjunct Professor at the UMBC Erickson School of Aging, teaching in the undergraduate and graduate programs. Prior to his current roles, he was a Vice‐President with Erickson Living, serving as the Executive Director for Riderwood Village in Silver Spring, Maryland, the largest Continuing Care Retirement Community in the nation. Gary joined Erickson in 1995 where he has served as Executive Director at four of its CCRC’s, including the start‐up of a new campus and the regional executive director role overseeing eight communities. In 2016 he took on the role at Riderwood Village. Before Erickson, Gary was the administrator of Global Health Management’s Wellington Manor, a 284‐bed skilled nursing facility in Clinton, Maryland and Circle Manor, an 86‐bed skilled nursing facility. Prior to entering the senior housing and healthcare field, he practiced law with the Senior Citizen Law Project in Prince George’s County, Maryland. Gary has also worked with older adults in both the local setting and the national setting, having served with the Area Agency on Aging in both Montgomery and Prince George’s counties in Maryland. He worked with Congressman Claude Pepper in Washington, D.C., serving on the staff of the House Aging Committee’s Subcommittee on Health and Long Term Care. Dedicated to voluntary service at many levels, Gary has served as the chair or officer of two church boards, a private school board, and the local committee of Young Life, a ministry focusing on teenagers. Gary and his wife, Jenne have four adult children. Gary holds a B.A., Government and Politics, University of Maryland; M.S.W. and J.D. University of Maryland at Baltimore. Gary has been a certified L.G.S.W., member of the Maryland Bar Association, and held nursing home administrator licenses in the states of Maryland and Michigan.

Trustee

Joseph Lavelle

Joe Lavelle is a senior executive passionate about improving the health care delivery model. He has a proven track record leading hospitals, physician practices and provider sponsored health plans. He has demonstrated the ability to build programs, improve outcomes and reduce cost through collaborative physician-hospital relationships. Joe places a strong emphasis on patient-centered care with innovation and continuous improvement. Over his career, Joe has a proven track record with Turnarounds, New program development, Service redesign, Team building, Managed care contracting, Physician alignment, Interim leadership & consulting, Strategic planning and , Service line planning. Joe has a distinctive combination of experience with Academic, Regional quaternary/tertiary Health Systems in the for profit & not-for-profit sector, FQHC’s, Medical Groups and Specialty Hospitals. He holds a Bachelor of Sciences Degree in Health Planning and Administration from the Pennsylvania State University and a Masters of Business Degree in Finance & Investments from the George Washington University. He is a Fellow with the American College of Healthcare Executives and a Fellow with the Advisory Board.

Trustee and Chair of the Nominating & Governance Committee

Kevin DeBruyne

Kevin DeBruyne is the Region Vice President for Premier with 30 years of healthcare experience in client management, operations, team leadership, customer success and sales. He leads the regional field service delivery team, which is charged with supporting clients’ initiatives focused on margin management, quality improvement, and value-based care transformation through the engagement with Premier’s solutions in consulting, technology and group purchasing products. During his ten years at Premier, DeBruyne has provided thought leadership and successfully partnered with staff to deploy customized and scalable solutions to help member clients meet evolving needs in a dynamic healthcare industry. DeBruyne and his staff partner with members to achieve their goals in cost savings and quality improvement. Prior to joining Premier, DeBruyne held various leadership positions with McKesson, DeRoyal, and Medtronic. At McKesson he led a team responsible for successfully managing a large multi-region integrated delivery system on the West Coast. In this role, DeBruyne worked closely with leadership to meet their strategic goals using a combination of consulting and information technology. Before working at McKesson, DeBruyne spent several years in Europe where he led sales and marketing for Joint Ventures with three European manufacturers to design custom products combined with information technology to reduce the overall cost per procedure. DeBruyne earned a B.A. in business administration from St. Michael’s College.

Trustee

Kimberlee Daniels

Kimberlee Daniels, MBA, FACHE, is the Chief Operating Officer (COO) at GW Hospital as of October 16, 2023. Ms. Daniels comes to GW Hospital from the University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMC), where her responsibilities as COO included driving high quality, patient experience, safety, and financial success. Ms. Daniels’ efforts were key in aligning strategic goals with the overall mission of the organization. During her time with UMC, the hospital’s rankings improved. Ms. Daniels also led initiatives to improve capacity, operational efficiency, and clinical productivity.

Prior to working at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, Ms. Daniels led the strategic growth of the ambulatory operation for the University of Virginia Medical Center (UVA), in the role of Interim, Chief of Ambulatory Operations. Ms. Daniels is a transformational leader and a strong operator who brings experience in service line development, practice management, and medical center operations.

As GWUH continues to expand, Ms. Daniels’ experience working in 600+ bed level 1 trauma centers, coupled with her outstanding vision, will be instrumental in delivering an integrated system of clinical care throughout the Washington, DC region.

Trustee

Nick Hubler

Nick Hubler joined the University of Maryland Capital Region Health as the Vice President of Ambulatory Services in May 2021. He moved to Upper Marlboro, Maryland from Madison, Alabama. Nick received his BS in Healthcare Administration from the University of Alabama and an MBA from the University of North Alabama.

Nick’s career in healthcare began in 2006 as a greeter at Huntsville Hospital Health System. After completing college he began his leadership journey in medical practice management in Alabama, Missouri and now Maryland. His passion for achieving efficiencies of operations and problem solving have been the drivers behind his early leadership success.

When Nick is not working, he enjoys spending time at the lake in Alabama, cooking and traveling throughout the US.

Legal Counsel

Matthew (“Matt”) Gilmore

J. Matthew (“Matt”) Gilmore has been a practicing attorney in the State of Maryland since 2002. Matt is a native of Cumberland, graduating cum laude from Frostburg State University in 1999 and the University of Baltimore School of Law in 2002. Matt has been an attorney with Geppert, McMullen, Paye & Getty since 2007, and has been a partner at GMPG since 2010. His practice focuses primarily on healthcare law and civil litigation. In February 2016, Matt was appointed General Counsel for UPMC Western Maryland, formerly Western Maryland Health System. UPMC Western Maryland is the largest employer in Western Maryland, with approximately 2300 employees. As General Counsel, Mr. Gilmore oversees all legal matters pertaining to UPMC Western Maryland, including governance, regulatory matters, mergers & acquisitions and litigation. In his civil litigation practice, Matt has represented numerous business entities and individuals in complex legal matters. He has successfully tried cases in both Maryland State Courts and the United States District Court of Maryland. Matt also represents other businesses throughout Western Maryland. Matt is very active in his community, where he supports nonprofit organizations focusing on food insecurity, education and the arts. Matt presently serves on the Board of Directors for the Frostburg State University Foundation and on the Board of Directors for the Western Maryland Food Bank. Matt resides in Cumberland with his family.

President and CEO, The Healthcare Council/ShareSource

Les Pitton

Les Pitton is President & CEO of The Healthcare Council & ShareSource. Prior to joining the organization, he was Principal of Pitton & Associates, a transactional consulting company and co-founder and board chair of Chancellor Health Care, Inc., a senior living company. He also served as Executive Vice President for Adventist Healthcare, President of Medical Aide Training Schools in New York, and Regional Marketing Director for Manor Care, Inc. Before he started in health care he served his church as a state, regional, and lastly North American Youth Director. He currently serves as Advisory Board Member of Brothers Brother Foundation and Board Member of the Honors College Advisory Board at Washington Adventist University. He received his MDiv degree from Andrews University in Michigan and a BA from Columbia Union College (now Washington Adventist University).

Immediate Past Board Chair and Member of the Executive Committee

Kathleen C. Gorman, M.S.N., R.N., F.A.A.N.

Kathleen Chavanu Gorman, MSN, RN, FAAN, is a Healthcare Executive who over her career has advanced strategic priorities to transform patient safety, quality, clinical care and operations to improve outcomes for children and families. She recently served as the Executive Vice President of Patient Care Services and Chief Operating Officer at Children’s National Hospital for 12 years. Previously Ms. Gorman served as the Senior Vice President of Patient Care Services and Chief Nursing Officer of The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and served as Assistant Dean of Clinical Practice at the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing. Prior to her tenure at CHOP, Ms. Gorman was VP of Quality and Clinical Support Services at Children’s National for over a decade. Ms. Gorman has advanced the national agenda on improving child and family health outcomes and setting standards of care through her leadership on Board committees for the National Quality Forum, The Leapfrog Group, Children’s Hospital Association (CHA), American Hospital Association, American Board of Pediatrics, Institute of Medicine, and others. As a Fellow in American Academy of Nursing, she recently was a two-term elected Treasurer and Executive Board member. She is currently Chair of the Board of Directors for the Healthcare Council and Share Source of the Mid-Atlantic Region, serves on the Board of The DAISY Foundation and was appointed to the Medical Advisory Committee for the state of Virgina.

Ms. Gorman was the recipient of the distinguished Alumni Award for the University of Nebraska Medical Center. She received the AHA’s Grassroots Champion Award in recognition of her advocacy on behalf of patients, hospitals and communities. She has been recognized as a top woman leader by both Becker’s Hospital Review and Washington’s Business Journal, “Women Who Mean Business”. She received her Bachelor and Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Nebraska Medical Center, College of Nursing and is a graduate from Wharton School of Business: Johnson & Johnson Nurse Executive Fellow program.

Board Chair Emeritus

Mike Barch

For more than 40 years, Mr. Barch has held senior management positions in various medical corporations representing nearly every facet of healthcare. Most recently, he is serving as Chairman of Heuro Health, a next generation engagement and wellness company. Previously, he served as Chairman of Global Pharmaceutical Sourcing, a pharmaceutical distribution company. For twenty years Mr. Barch served as CEO of The George Washington University Medical Center which at the time included direct responsibility for the hospital, faculty practice, HMO and school of Medicine. Subsequently, Mr Barch served as Assistant VP, Associate Dean at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Following his appointment at Johns Hopkins, Mr. Barch was named President and CEO of Managed Care Assistance Corporation which developed several physician networks and HMO’s. Mr. Barch subsequently served as CEO of the Public Benefits Corporation of the District of Columbia and as CEO of Columbia Hospital for Women. Mr. Barch currently sits on several high technology healthcare advisory boards. Mr. Barch holds a joint degree in economics and finance from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette and an MHSA from The George Washington University.

Trustee

Dean Teague, FACHE

Dean Teague, FACHE, is the former President & CEO of Calvert Health System, now CalvertHealth, which is the largest employer in Calvert County and has more than 1,200 employees. The system includes Calvert Memorial Hospital, an employed physician network, urgent care centers, a diagnostic imaging facility, a home health care agency and centers for radiation and physical therapy. He joined Calvert Health System in June of 2012 as chief operating officer. Before joining, Teague served as vice president of operations for six years at Washington Adventist Hospital in Takoma Park, MD. In 2006, he retired from the US Navy after 24 years of active duty. Prior to his retirement from the Navy, he was the senior administrator for three years of the White House Medical Unit, which provides health care for the President, Vice President and the cabinet members. In 2017 Teague was recognized as a Grassroots Champion for his exceptional leadership in generating grassroots activity in support of the hospital community. The American Hospital Association Grassroots Champions Award, which is presented each year to one person from each state, was created to recognize those hospital leaders who most effectively educate elected officials on how major issues affect the hospital’s vital role in the community, who have done an exemplary job in broadening the base of community support for the hospital, and who are tireless advocates for the hospital and its patients. He has a master’s in healthcare administration from the University of New Haven, and is a fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives. Dean and his wife, Pam, have been married for 31 years and have a daughter, Kaitlyn.

Board Chair Emeritus

George Wilkes, III

A native Washingtonian holding a Bachelor of Science Degree in Commerce from the University of Virginia, Mr. Wilkes has a longstanding interest in community healthcare activities. He served as president of the Board of Trustees of the National Hospital for Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation from 1970 to 1974, President of the Hospital Council of the National Capital Area from 1974 to 1978, and in 1993 was elected to the Board of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of the National Capital Area and served on its Audit and Pension Committees. In 1996 he was elected to the Board of The Arlington Free Clinic, a non-profit provider of medical services to Arlington residents.& nbsp; From 1999 to 2006 he served on the Board of CareFirst, Inc., the holding company for Blue Cross of Maryland and Blue Cross of Washington, DC. Mr. Wilkes had a distinguishing career as a U.S. Government executive with a variety of appointments, primarily within the Department of the Treasury.

Treasurer Emeritus and Ex-Officio Member of the Finance Committee

Calvin Brown

Founding owner of C. Brown & Associates, Mr. Brown, possesses a wealth of knowledge and experience in financial consulting: commercial and government accounting; and government auditing experience. After serving 8 ½ years with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Mr. Brown developed expertise in International Tax, resolving double taxation cases under U.S. Income Tax Treaties with foreign governments. His firm provides accounting, income tax preparation, financial management and advisory services. In addition Mr. Brown offers financial oversight and audits for individuals, corporations and governments. Mr. Brown was Chair of Dimensions Health System Board after serving as chair of the Finance Committee. As a business man he is deeply involved with his community serving many business boards, religious ministry programs and youth educational projects. He is the current Chair of the Prince George’s County Revenue Authority and has earned the distinction of completing the requirements for nationally recognized accreditation in taxation from Council for Accountancy as an enrolled agent eligible to represent clients before the IRS.

Ex Officio Board Member

Matthew Wright

Matthew Wright assumed the role of Regional Executive – Region 3 at the American Hospital Association in May 2022. He has nearly 20 years of experience representing various health care entities and interest groups. He has been recognized on numerous occasions as a top advocacy professional and an association leader. At the American Hospital Association, Matthew serves as a leader on legislative issues affecting hospitals and health systems. He represents hospitals’ interests among members of Congress and the primary congressional committees with greatest importance. Matthew also provides support to AHA members when they need to advocate their lawmakers, and he serves as the federal liaison to the AHA’s Professional Membership Groups (PMGs). Prior to joining the AHA, Matthew served as the advocacy and outreach director at the Children’s Hospital Association. In this role, he supported individual children’s hospitals and partner organizations with advocating for child health priorities. Matthew also developed and implemented strategies for a national advocacy network, Speak Now for Kids, which engaged hospital executives, health care providers, patient families, and other relevant stakeholders to advance the interests of children’s hospitals with their elected officials. Matthew earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from Albion College and his Master of Arts degree in Political Management from The George Washington University.

Legal Counsel Emeritus

Robert G. Brewer, Jr.

Robert G. Brewer, Jr. is a Lerch, Early & Brewer attorney whose practice is rooted in the firm’s Health Care and Land Use groups. Robby represents several major regional health care entities. He also serves nonprofits, trade associations, automotive clients, private schools and religious institutions. After earning his Bachelor of Arts from Hamilton College in Clinton, N.Y. in 1973, Robby returned to his native Maryland to attend the University of Maryland School of Law where he received his Juris Doctor with honors in 1976. After graduation, he served as law clerk to the Honorable Richard B. Latham, 6th Judicial Circuit of Maryland. In 1977, Robby joined the firm that today bears his name. In addition to serving four times as Lerch Early’s managing partner, Robby’s service to the legal profession includes leadership roles in the Maryland State Bar Association and pro bono service to housing groups like Habitat for Humanity. Since 1991, he has been listed in Best Lawyers in America and has been listed by Chambers USA since 2007 as one of Maryland’s leading real estate and health care attorneys. Through the years, Robby has been an active leader in many of the area’s most prominent civic, community and cultural organizations, including the Music Center at Strathmore, Montgomery County Business Development Corporation, and Greater Bethesda-Chevy Chase Chamber of Commerce.

Chair of the Omega Logan Silva Scholarship Committee

Kimberly Russo, MBA, MS

Before being named CEO of George Washington University Hospital, Ms. Russo was Chief Operating Officer for the hospital since April 2009. Prior to that, she was Associate Administrator at the hospital since August 2006, and was previously Executive Director of Rehabilitation Services. She holds an MBA from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, through a collaborative leadership program with Gallup, a Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology from Rush University in Chicago, Illinois, and a Bachelor of Science in Speech Language Pathology and Audiology from Illinois State University. Ms. Russo is a healthcare executive with 20 years of clinical and operational experience and has a proven track record of exceptional results. Ms. Russo was recognized as one of The Washington Business Journal’s 2016 “Playmakers,” a list of business leaders who made an impact on the DC area in 2016. The Washington Business Journal also named her an honoree of “Women Who Mean Business” in 2010. In addition in 2010, she was recognized as an “Up and Comer Under 40” by Modern Healthcare and Becker’s Hospital Review.

President & CEO

Les Pitton

Les Pitton was appointed President & Chief Executive Officer in April 2012 and leads both The Healthcare Council and ShareSource organizations.  In addition, he is a sitting Board Member of The Healthcare Council. He is responsible for oversight of all operational aspects including financial management, human resources, strategic planning, sales and marketing, contract administration, business development and maintaining strong relationships with the business community, members, and suppliers.

Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Jenn Johnson

Ms. Johnson is Vice President and Chief Financial Officer responsible for analyzing interpreting and controlling the organization’s accounting and financial records. Jenn works closely with the CEO overseeing the financial month-end close and preparation of internal reporting. She has been involved with The Healthcare Council and ShareSource since November 2005.

Vice President and Chief Operations Officer

Donna Bailey

Mrs. Bailey is Vice President and Chief Operations Officer. In this position she works closely with the CEO, CFO, and CBDO developing and executing operational strategies aligned with business objectives and growth targets. She monitors key performance indicators and metrics to track operational performance and identifies areas for improvement.

Vice President and Chief of Business Development Officer

Jeff Galino

Mr. Galino is Vice President and Chief Business Development Officer. In this role, Jeff is responsible for establishing growth goals, identifying and pursuing new business opportunities, including partnerships and market expansion. He works closely with the CEO, CFO, and COO coordinating growth strategies for the organization. He works with our endorsed partners, Premier affiliate sponsorship offerings, GPO vendors, and supply chain leaders.

Assistant VP Partner Development

Jami Starliper

Jami is the Assistant VP of Partner Development for ShareSource. She manages the development/growth of the ShareSource Affiliate Program and staff, serving as the strategic partner who continually looks for ways to align details to ensure our members achieve cost savings and value.

Director of Member Services

Jason Hill

Mr. Hill is Director of Member Services managing all communications with all existing and prospective clients of ShareSource affiliate program. He develops and implements customer service policies and procedures to ensure quality service, responds to customer enquiries and complaints and manages the client services team, providing training and guidance as needed. He manages all departments responsible for client services.

Member Services Senior Manager

Teresa Hawbaker

Teresa is Member Services Senior Manager for ShareSource. She manages the highest quality of member services for ShareSource and publishes the ShareSource monthly newsletters.  Teresa completes Premier contract activations while keeping members aware of Premier contract launches and expirations along with reporting and data analytics.

Executive Assistant/Office Manager and Bookkeeper

Ashli Thompson-Melton

Ashli Thompson-Melton is the Executive Assistant, Office Manager and Bookkeeper. In this role, she supports the CEO and the leadership team ensuring that company goals and objectives are accomplished, and operations run efficiently. She organizes team communications and the planning of events, both internally and offsite and works with the CFO on expense processing, invoicing, collections and filing systems.

Director of Support Services

Kerri Scriven

Kerri Scriven is the Director of Support Services at The Healthcare Council. In this role she supports The Healthcare Council membership and facilitates connections and communication among members. She is responsible for coordination of divisional planning sessions and quarterly events with Divisional Planning Committees of The Healthcare Council.  She provides opportunities for ShareSource suppliers to present educational material to departmental groups.  She supports The Healthcare Council membership and facilitates connections and communication among member organizations including the biweekly updates. She supports the CEO in the annual awards luncheon and fall conference.

Marketing and Communications Consultant

Vicki Luttrell

Mrs. Luttrell is responsible for several publications for The Healthcare Council. She manages the overall development of the quarterly newsletter and the monthly CSuite News in collaboration with the Director Support Services, authoring, editing, designing and providing input for the publications. She develops timelines, maintains compliance with publication standards and ensures achievement of project milestones. She ensures all publications adhere to the highest of standards and best practices.