Undergraduate
  BS-Education
Portland State University, Portland Oregon
 
Continuing Education/Associations
American Urological Association
Faculty-2008 Management Meeting
"Increasing Revenue in Small Practices"
Washington State Urology Society
Administrator Group, President 2008-2010
Medical Group Management Association 1992-present
MGMA Best Practice Designation 2007, 2008
Management Institute-Healthcare Law 2003-2004
Washington State Medical Association 1992-present
Healthcare Leadership Institute-Masters Program
Lewis Clark College-Healthlink 1985
Oregon Medical Association 1972-1986
 
Strengths/Experience
Contract Negotiations- On behalf of Insurers and Provider Groups
Budget Development, Strategic Planning, Marketing, Human Resources
Quality Improvement Program Development and Management
Utilization Review Program Development and Management
Management Leadership Training Facilitator-
Legacy Health Systems 1986-1992
Managed Care, Team Building, The Deming Management Methods "Japanese Management Methodology"
 
Leadership Philosophy
Everyone brings unique strengths and weaknesses to the work place.  To reach our optimal goals and success each person must know that his/her strengths are recognized and valued and that he/she will be supported in the areas of weakness.

Parable
Once there were 3 bricklayers.  Each one was asked what they were doing.   The first man answered gruffly "I'm laying bricks".  The second man replied "I'm putting up a wall".  But the third man answered enthusiastically and with pride "I'm building a cathedral".

I want people to take pride in the job/task they're doing and to recognize the role they play in making us successful