Regional Executive Council (REC)

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The Regional Executive Council sets policy and goals related to the Chapter Dashboard, Davis Chapter Management System, and Founders Merit Award Program.  Each of the 11 HFMA regions has one individual that is elected by the chapter presidents-elect.

Recruiting & Selecting RE

Use these resources to interview and set expectations for regional executive candidates, and how to announce a selection.

Getting Started as RE3

Rosters

Regional Executives

The Regional Executive is a key volunteer leadership position that exists to:

  • Serve as the primary volunteer leader between volunteers at the local level and the Association
  • Assist chapter leaders in serving members
  • Promote and lead change efforts to drive HFMA’s strategies
  • Foster dialogue and communication at all levels of HFMA
  • Represent the needs and interests of chapter leaders at the Regional Executive Council and to the HFMA National Board and staff
  • Work to create a seamless system of service
  • Encourage chapters to collaborate and help other chapters

Region 01
Deb Wilson, CPA
President and CEO
Lawrence General Hospital
Massachusetts-Rhode Island
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Region 02
Katie Taylor, FHFMA,CRCR
Senior Director, Patient Financial Services
Huron Consulting
Empire New York
Send an email

Region 03
Rich Nagy, FHFMA
Vice President of Managed Care
Allegheny Health Network
Western Pennsylvania
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Region 04
Jill Griffith
Director
FORVIS, LLP
West Virginia
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Region 05
Bridget Cutchen
Associate Director, Revenue Cycle Ops
Emory Healthcare
Georgia
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Region 06
Nancy Rocker, FHFMA
Retired
Michigan Great Lakes
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Region 07
Jessica Yard, EHRC, CSBI, CRCR
Vice President, Operations
Healthfuse
Greater Illinois Chapter
Send an email

Region 08
Geoff Knobloch, CPA
Partner
Eide Bailly
South Dakota
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Region 09
Jorge Fernandez
Healthcare Vice President
Knowtion Health
Lone Star
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Region 10
Lisa Kirk
Vice President of Sales
Professional Credit
Idaho
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Region 11
Jeff Johnson
Chief Client Officer
Professional
Oregon
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RE 2s

The RE 2s supports the efforts of the Regional Executive. The RE 2 compliments the activities of the Regional Executive by attending meetings, helping the Regional Executive monitor chapter activities, and assist with ongoing communications within the regions.

Region 01
Amy Vaughan, FHFMA
VP Revenue Finance & Reimbursement
The University of Vermont Medical Center
Northern New England Chapter
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Region 02
Diane McCarthy, CPA
Retired
Metropolitan New York Chapter
Send an email

Region 03
Christy Pehanich, FHFMA
Associate Vice President, Revenue Management
Geisinger Health System
Northeastern Pennsylvania Chapter
Send an email

Region 04
 Nick Ficklin, FHFMA, CPA,CSPR
Director
Blue and Co, LLC
Kentucky Chapter
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Region 05
Cheryl Spanier
MDS
Florida Chapter
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Region 06
Mary Laile
Manager, Education and Training Trinity Health
Central Ohio Chapter
Send an email

Region 07
Brian Pavona, FHFMA
Partner
FORVIS
First Illinois Chapter
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Region 08
Abbey Stangl, CPA, MBA,FHFMA
Senior Manager
Eide Bailly
Iowa Chapter
Send an email

Region 09
Lisa Keffer
Relationship Manager
Meduit
South Texas Chapter
Send an email

Region 10
Kelly Akkerman, CHFP
Business Office/HIM Manager
Mineral Community Hospital
Montana Chapter
Send an email

Region 11
Richard Lewis
Regional Vice President, Sales
Conifer Health Solutions
Washington Alaska Chapter
Send an email

For assistance or inquiries, email the Volunteer Experience Team.