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June 2026 LTG Announces Executive Search Completion - Bon Secours, USA Director - Fund Development The Leadership Talent Group (LTG) is pleased to announce that Sarah Phillips has joined the Sisters of Bon Secours, USA as the Director - Fund Development (DFD), effective August 2026. As DFD, Phillips will be responsible for the general administration of  philanthropic activities for the Sisters of Bon Secours’ ministries in the USA, enriching the mission and sustaining the future growth of the organization. This leadership role serves as a stimulus for shaping the vision, future direction, sustainability, and legacy of the Sisters of Bon Secours, USA. In this inaugural position, the DFD is the primary ombudsperson to a variety of community, governmental, educational, and private institutional stakeholders. Phillips will take direct responsibility for all aspects of fund development, including: grant writing and proposal submission; capital campaigns; major gifts; donor management systems, reporting, and analytics; legacy giving; relationships with individual and family contributors, non-profit organizations, alumni and current Bon Secours Health and Bon Secours Mercy employees, Friends of Bon Secours; and religious and educational institutions. Phillips has over 25 years of experience in development roles. In Phillips’ most recent role of Director of Development at the George Washington University School of Business in Washington, DC, she managed a portfolio of donors and prospects in order to secure and steward major and principal gifts for the School’s diverse priorities. Previously, she served as Associate Director of Development at the University of Michigan Rackham Graduate School in Ann Arbor, MI. Phillips received her Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Marketing from the Graham School of Management at Saint Xavier University in Chicago, IL, and her Bachelor of Science (BS) in Anthropology from the College of Sciences and Humanities at Ball State University in Muncie, IN. She earned a certificate in Leadership from Wharton Executive Education at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, PA.  Defining Leadership in Talent Management The Leadership Talent Group (LTG), is a boutique talent management consulting firm specializing in retained search, interim leadership and executive development services for hospital systems. Led by managing partner Julie Hixson Suijk, she is joined by industry experts Seth Lee and Tiffany Crenshaw, providing talent solutions in the delivery of original candidate research, passive candidate development, diverse candidate slates and timely search completion. The consultants of LTG have completed 600+ executive and interim leadership placements nationally at 50+ faith-based, academic, non-profit, for-profit, children’s and community hospital systems, culminating in 10,000+ executive encounters. With our boutique search model, we conduct original candidate research, targeting health systems and passive candidates at virtually any health system in the nation. Our expansive network with health system leaders is unrivaled. Learn more about our branded, "The Pragmatic Interview Method" that is designed to align interview team members and candidates to create an engaged interview experience: www.theleadershiptalentgroup.com.  LTG Contact Julie Hixson Suijk, Managing Partner, The Leadership Talent Group, julie@theleadershiptalentgroup.com.

LTG Announces Executive Search Completion - Bon Secours, USA Director - Fund Development

The Leadership Talent Group (LTG) is pleased to announce that Sarah Phillips has joined the Sisters of Bon Secours, USA as the Director - Fund Development (DFD), effective August 2026.

As DFD, Phillips will be responsible for the general administration of philanthropic activities...

May 2026 LTG Announces New Executive Search Engagement - Bon Secours, USA Director - Associate Ministry The Leadership Talent Group (LTG) has been retained by  Bon Secours, USA to conduct a national executive search for the position of Director - Associate Ministry.  The Director - Associate Ministry reports to the Executive Director of Mission & Business Operations for the Sisters of Bon Secours, USA, located in Marriottsville, MD. This position is part-time (three days per week), and work can be performed in a hybrid manner with time spent on the Marriottsville campus and remotely. The incumbent works in collaboration with the Sisters to guide daily operations and uphold the mission and spiritual vision. This involves facilitating lay Associate relationships, overseeing formation activities, and ensuring the Charism is integrated into all programs, events, and communications.  The Sisters of Bon Secours is an international religious congregation of Catholic women who bring to the world “Good Help to Those in Need.” The Charism of Bon Secours is to bring God’s healing, compassion and liberation to people in need. Special attention is given to those who are poor, sick or dying by helping to alleviate their suffering and bringing them a message of hope and assurance that there is a God who loves them. Defining Leadership in Talent Management The Leadership Talent Group (LTG), is a boutique talent management consulting firm specializing in retained search, interim leadership and executive development services for hospital systems. Led by managing partner Julie Hixson Suijk, she is joined by industry experts Seth Lee and Tiffany Crenshaw, providing talent solutions in the delivery of original candidate research, passive candidate development, diverse candidate slates and timely search completion. The consultants of LTG have completed 600+ executive and interim leadership placements nationally at 50+ faith-based, academic, non-profit, for-profit, children’s and community hospital systems, culminating in 10,000+ executive encounters. With our boutique search model, we conduct original candidate research, targeting health systems and passive candidates at virtually any health system in the nation. Our expansive network with health system leaders is unrivaled. Learn more about our branded, "The Pragmatic Interview Method" that is designed to align interview team members and candidates to create an engaged interview experience: www.theleadershiptalentgroup.com.  LTG Contact Julie Hixson Suijk, Managing Partner, The Leadership Talent Group, julie@theleadershiptalentgroup.com.

LTG Announces New Executive Search Engagement - Bon Secours, USA Director - Associate Ministry

The Director - Associate Ministry reports to the Executive Director of Mission & Business Operations for the Sisters of Bon Secours, USA, located in Marriottsville, MD. This position is part-time (three days per week), and work can be performed in a hybrid manner with time spent on the Marriottsville campus and remotely.

May 2026 LTG Announces Executive Search Completion - Bon Secours, USA Executive Director The Leadership Talent Group (LTG) is pleased to announce that Kathy Connerton has joined the Sisters of Bon Secours, USA as the Executive Director - Mission & Business Operations, effective March 2026. As Executive Director, Kathy leads the administration and operations of the congregation’s ministries, overseeing development and fundraising, communications, human resources, and the congregation’s chapel and conference center.  Connerton has over 25 years of experience in healthcare administration and operations as well as a background in law and public policy. For the past 12 years, Connerton has been serving as the president of Lourdes Hospital in Binghamton, New York, where she has been directly responsible for growth, operations and business functions, ensuring consistent delivery of high quality of care. Previously, she was vice president of internal consulting at Bon Secours Health System and before that served as Chief Operating Officer and Vice President of the health system’s Venice Hospital. She began her career as an associate attorney for a law practice in Binghamton. Connerton received her Juris Doctorate from the New England School of Law in Boston. She earned her Master of Public Administration and Public Policy Analysis, Master of Business Administration, and Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from SUNY Binghamton in New York.  Defining Leadership in Talent Management The Leadership Talent Group (LTG), is a boutique talent management consulting firm specializing in retained search, interim leadership and executive development services for hospital systems. Led by managing partner Julie Hixson Suijk, she is joined by industry experts Seth Lee and Tiffany Crenshaw, providing talent solutions in the delivery of original candidate research, passive candidate development, diverse candidate slates and timely search completion. The consultants of LTG have completed 600+ executive and interim leadership placements nationally at 50+ faith-based, academic, non-profit, for-profit, children’s and community hospital systems, culminating in 10,000+ executive encounters. With our boutique search model, we conduct original candidate research, targeting health systems and passive candidates at virtually any health system in the nation. Our expansive network with health system leaders is unrivaled. Learn more about our branded, "The Pragmatic Interview Method" that is designed to align interview team members and candidates to create an engaged interview experience: www.theleadershiptalentgroup.com.  LTG Contact Julie Hixson Suijk, Managing Partner, The Leadership Talent Group, julie@theleadershiptalentgroup.com.

LTG Announces Executive Search Completion - Bon Secours, USA Executive Director

As Executive Director, Kathy leads the administration and operations of the congregation’s ministries, overseeing development and fundraising, communications, human resources, and the congregation’s chapel and conference center.

May 2026 LTG Announces Executive Search Completion - UH Director, Laboratory - Anatomic Pathology The Leadership Talent Group (LTG) is pleased to announce that Jennine Crawford has joined University Hospitals as the Director, Laboratory - Anatomic Pathology (DLAP), effective July 2026. The DLAP is responsible for the administrative, fiscal, human resources, quality improvement, research activities, strategic planning, and regulatory compliance functions for the laboratory. In addition, the DLAP serves as a technical leader, mentor, coach, and team developer.  Crawford was previously Laboratory Administrator at Northwest Arkansas Pathology Associates in Fayetteville, AR, where she directly managed the daily operations and productivity of laboratory departments including Histology, Cytology, Grossing, Flow Cytometry, Molecular Pathology, Couriers, Facilities, satellite frozen section rooms, and the Morgue. Prior to that she served as Regional Anatomic Pathology Manager at Adventist Health in Southern California, and before that she was Manager of the Hospital Laboratory at Quest Diagnostics in Tom’s River, NJ.  She earned an MS in Occupational Health & Safety from Indiana State University, a BS in Chemistry and an AS, Histotechnology from Youngstown State University. Defining Leadership in Talent Management The Leadership Talent Group (LTG), is a boutique talent management consulting firm specializing in retained search, interim leadership and executive development services for hospital systems. Led by managing partner Julie Hixson Suijk, she is joined by industry experts Seth Lee and Tiffany Crenshaw, providing talent solutions in the delivery of original candidate research, passive candidate development, diverse candidate slates and timely search completion. The consultants of LTG have completed 600+ executive and interim leadership placements nationally at 50+ faith-based, academic, non-profit, for-profit, children’s and community hospital systems, culminating in 10,000+ executive encounters. With our boutique search model, we conduct original candidate research, targeting health systems and passive candidates at virtually any health system in the nation. Our expansive network with health system leaders is unrivaled. Learn more about our branded, "The Pragmatic Interview Method" that is designed to align interview team members and candidates to create an engaged interview experience: www.theleadershiptalentgroup.com.  LTG Contact Julie Hixson Suijk, Managing Partner, The Leadership Talent Group, julie@theleadershiptalentgroup.com.

LTG Announces Executive Search Completion - UH Director, Laboratory - Anatomic Pathology

The Leadership Talent Group (LTG) is pleased to announce that Jennine Crawford has joined University Hospitals as the Director, Laboratory - Anatomic Pathology (DLAP), effective July 2026. The DLAP is responsible for the administrative, fiscal, human resources, quality improvement, research activities, strategic planning, and regulatory compliance functions for the laboratory. In addition, the DLAP serves as a technical leader, mentor, coach, and team developer.

April 2026 The Leadership Talent Group (LTG) is pleased to announce that Amanda Dupuis will join UVA Community Health as the Senior Director, Women’s Services, effective June 2026.  The Senior Director, Women’s Services (Senior Director) is a newly created leadership role that supports UVACH’s strategic plan to standardize and strengthen leadership span across the enterprise, align nursing strategy and practice, and partner with the Medical Group. The addition of this role complements this ongoing strategy, joining the Senior Director, Perioperative Services and Senior Director, Emergency Services (both nurse executives), ensuring consistent standards of care, performance, and operational excellence.    Amanda Dupuis was previously the Director of Nursing, Women’s & Children’s Services at Wake Med Cary Hospital in Cary, NC, where she was employed since 2021. Amanda completed her MSN in Nursing Administration and her MBA at Indiana Wesleyan University. She earned her undergraduate degree at UNC Greensboro.  Defining Leadership in Talent Management The Leadership Talent Group (LTG), is a boutique talent management consulting firm specializing in retained search, interim leadership and executive development services for hospital systems. Led by managing partner Julie Hixson Suijk, she is joined by industry experts Seth Lee, Tiffany Crenshaw, and Andrea Mazzoccoli, providing talent solutions in the delivery of original candidate research, passive candidate development, diverse candidate slates and timely search completion. The consultants of LTG have completed more than 500 executive and interim placements in over 40 hospital systems across the United States. Our national network with health system leaders is unrivaled. Learn more about our branded, "The Pragmatic Interview Method" model that is designed to dive deep into a candidate's career accomplishments: www.theleadershiptalentgroup.com.  LTG Contact Julie Hixson Suijk, Managing Partner, The Leadership Talent Group, julie@theleadershiptalentgroup.com.

LTG Announces Executive Search Completion - UVACH Senior Director, Women’s Services

The Senior Director, Women’s Services (Senior Director) is a newly created leadership role that supports UVACH’s strategic plan to standardize and strengthen leadership span across the enterprise, align nursing strategy and practice, and partner with the Medical Group. The addition of this role complements this ongoing

March 2026 LTG Announces New Executive Search Engagement - UH Principal Advisor, Cath Labs The Leadership Talent Group (LTG) has been retained by the University Hospitals (UH), to conduct a national executive search for the position of Principal Advisor, Cath Labs. Reporting to the Senior Director, Perioperative & Procedural Services, the Principal Advisor, Cath Labs serves as a system-wide clinical and strategic subject matter expert, providing leadership, consultation, and performance oversight across key procedural domains including Central Sterile Processing/High-Level Disinfection, Operating Rooms, Endoscopy, and Cath/Interventional Radiology. This role partners closely with system and local leadership to standardize workflows, implement best practices, and drive improvements in quality, safety, and operational efficiency. With influence across multiple facilities, the position leads policy development, regulatory readiness, and performance monitoring, while supporting education, competency development, and continuous improvement initiatives. The role may include direct or indirect oversight of teams depending on the assigned area and is instrumental in translating enterprise strategy into consistent operational execution. UH supports a large, complex clinical enterprise spanning multiple procedural areas and sites, requiring coordinated system-level leadership to ensure consistency, quality, and compliance. The organization emphasizes standardization of policies, integration of technology, and data-driven performance management to enhance patient outcomes and operational effectiveness. Through collaboration with hospital and system leadership, UH promotes continuous improvement, regulatory alignment, and workforce development, supported by ongoing education, KPI monitoring, and process improvement methodologies such as Lean and Six Sigma. Defining Leadership in Talent Management The Leadership Talent Group (LTG), is a boutique talent management consulting firm specializing in retained search, interim leadership and executive development services for hospital systems. Led by managing partner Julie Hixson Suijk, she is joined by industry experts Seth Lee and Tiffany Crenshaw, providing talent solutions in the delivery of original candidate research, passive candidate development, diverse candidate slates and timely search completion. The consultants of LTG have completed 600+ executive and interim leadership placements nationally at 50+ faith-based, academic, non-profit, for-profit, children’s and community hospital systems, culminating in 10,000+ executive encounters. With our boutique search model, we conduct original candidate research, targeting health systems and passive candidates at virtually any health system in the nation. Our expansive network with health system leaders is unrivaled. Learn more about our branded, "The Pragmatic Interview Method" that is designed to align interview team members and candidates to create an engaged interview experience: www.theleadershiptalentgroup.com.  LTG Contact & Job Specification Details Julie Hixson Suijk, Managing Partner, The Leadership Talent Group, julie@theleadershiptalentgroup.com. ###

LTG Announces New Executive Search Engagement - UH Principal Advisor, Cath Labs

March 2026 LTG Announces New Executive Search Engagement - UH Principal Advisor, Cath Labs The Leadership Talent Group (LTG) has been retained by the University Hospitals (UH), to conduct a national executive search for the position of Principal Advisor, Cath Labs. Reporting to the Senior Director, Perioperative & Procedural Services, the Principal Advisor, Cath Labs serves as a system-wide clinical and strategic subject matter expert, providing leadership, consultation, and performance...

August 2025 LTG Expands Search Practice to Whole Health and Well-Being The Leadership Talent Group (LTG) is pleased to have Dr. Francoise Adan consult with our search practice to expand our capabilities in the whole health and well-being arena, as well as to support clinically related executive search engagements. Dr. Adan is nationally known for her work at University Hospitals Connor Whole Health, as well as a prominent voice for everything related to integrative medicine. Her professional network, research, and philanthropy make her truly a sought out expert in this field. We welcome Dr. Adan to LTG and look forward to her consulting role as Chief Clinical Advisor. Defining Leadership in Talent Management The Leadership Talent Group (LTG), is a boutique talent management consulting firm specializing in retained search, interim leadership and executive development services for hospital systems. Led by managing partner Julie Hixson Suijk, she is joined by industry experts Seth Lee and Tiffany Crenshaw, providing talent solutions in the delivery of original candidate research, passive candidate development, diverse candidate slates and timely search completion. The consultants of LTG have completed more than 600+ executive and interim placements in 50+ hospital systems across the United States, culminating in 10,000+ executive encounters. Our national network with health system leaders is unrivaled. Learn more about our branded, "The Five Stages of Executive Trajectory" model that is designed to dive deep into a candidate's career accomplishments: www.theleadershiptalentgroup.com.  LTG Contact Julie Hixson Suijk, Managing Partner, The Leadership Talent Group, julie@theleadershiptalentgroup.com. ###

LTG Expands Search Practice to Whole Health and Well-Being

August 2025 LTG Expands Search Practice to Whole Health and Well-Being The Leadership Talent Group (LTG) is pleased to have Dr. Francoise...

August 2025 LTG Named in “17 Best Talent Management Consultants Reviewed in 2025” by People Managing People We are proud to share that The Leadership Talent Group has been recognized by People Managing People as one of the Top Talent Management Consulting Firms in their 2025 feature, “17 Best Talent Management Consultants—Reviewed in 2025.” This national recognition underscores our deep commitment to serving healthcare organizations with leadership solutions tailored to their unique and complex environments. As highlighted in the article, The Leadership Talent Group specializes in retained executive search, interim leadership, and executive development, with a focus on supporting hospitals, health systems, medical centers, clinics, and healthcare networks. Our approach is designed to ensure leadership continuity, strengthen team capabilities, and maintain operational stability during periods of growth or transition. We are especially proud to be recognized for our executive development programs, which equip leadership teams with the skills needed to navigate the demands of the modern healthcare landscape. Our interim leadership services also provide critical support during vacancies, helping organizations maintain momentum while permanent placements are secured. Being named among the best in our field is a reflection of the trust our clients place in us and the dedication of our team. We remain focused on delivering healthcare-focused talent solutions that help organizations lead with strength, purpose, and resilience. Read the full article by People Managing People: https://peoplemanagingpeople.com/services/best-talent-management-consultants/.   Defining Leadership in Talent Management The Leadership Talent Group (LTG), is a boutique talent management consulting firm specializing in retained search, interim leadership and executive development services for hospital systems. Led by managing partner Julie Hixson Suijk, she is joined by industry experts Seth Lee and Tiffany Crenshaw, providing talent solutions in the delivery of original candidate research, passive candidate development, diverse candidate slates and timely search completion. The consultants of LTG have completed more than 600+ executive and interim placements in 50+ hospital systems across the United States, culminating in 10,000+ executive encounters. Our national network with health system leaders is unrivaled. Learn more about our branded, "The Five Stages of Executive Trajectory" model that is designed to dive deep into a candidate's career accomplishments: www.theleadershiptalentgroup.com.  LTG Contact Julie Hixson Suijk, Managing Partner, The Leadership Talent Group, julie@theleadershiptalentgroup.com. ###

LTG Named in “17 Best Talent Management Consultants Reviewed in 2025” by People Managing People

August 2025 LTG Named in “17 Best Talent Management Consultants Reviewed in 2025” by People Managing People We are proud to share that...

July 2025 LTG Announces Executive Search Completion - LMC VP Quality & Operations The Leadership Talent Group (LTG) is pleased to announce that Michele Muldoon will join Lexington Medical Center as the Vice President, Quality & Operations, effective September 2025. In this role, Michele is tasked with sustaining a culture of continuous quality improvement throughout the LMC system. This position is accountable for the coordination of quality programs at the enterprise level to ensure execution of LMC’s Quality Strategic plan. The role directly synthesizes and leads the organization’s strategic planning quality efforts.  The position provides strategic decision-making, leadership, planning, and prioritization to meet business and quality/compliance objectives.  Dr. Brent Powers, LMC’s SVP & Chief Medical Officer, in making the announcement to his team, noted: “I can not be more proud to be a part of this LMC team – our commitment to patients, to each other, and to continuous improvement is inspiring. Looking forward to onboarding Michele. LMC’s future is definitely bright!” Defining Leadership in Talent Management The Leadership Talent Group (LTG), is a boutique talent management consulting firm specializing in retained search, interim leadership and executive development services for hospital systems. Led by managing partner Julie Hixson Suijk, she is joined by industry experts Seth Lee, and Tiffany Crenshaw, providing talent solutions in the delivery of original candidate research, passive candidate development, diverse candidate slates and timely search completion. The consultants of LTG have completed more than 500 executive and interim placements in over 40 hospital systems across the United States. Our national network with health system leaders is unrivaled. Learn more about our branded, "The Five Stages of Executive Trajectory" model that is designed to dive deep into a candidate's career accomplishments: www.theleadershiptalentgroup.com.  LTG Contact Julie Hixson Suijk, Managing Partner, The Leadership Talent Group, julie@theleadershiptalentgroup.com. ###

LTG Announces Executive Search Completion - LMC VP Quality & Operations

July 2025 LTG Announces Executive Search Completion - LMC VP Quality & Operations The Leadership Talent Group (LTG) is pleased to...

June 2025 LTG Announces Executive Placement - UVACH Chief Clinical Officer The Leadership Talent Group (LTG) is pleased to announce that Dr. Ken Bernard will join University of Virginia Community Health (UVACH) as the Chief Clinical Officer. In this role, Dr. Bernard will serve as a facility liaison at Prince William Medical Center (PWMC) and Haymarket Medical Center (HAMC) and promoter of the interrelationships between the medical staff, administration, and hospital departments in pursuit of the highest appropriate levels of medical care. He will be responsible for the evaluation and impartial application of medical staff organizational functions as set forth in the medical staff bylaws and policies developed by the medical board and approved by the Board of Trustees. In collaboration with UVA Health, market and facility leadership, the CCO has accountability for physician performance, as well as the development and implementation of identified growth and strategy initiatives. In addition, Dr. Bernard will ensure alignment with all strategic clinical initiatives for independent physician groups. Dr. Bernard was previously employed by US Acute Care Solutions in Virginia since 2021. Dr. Bernard completed his MD at Harvard Medical School, where he also completed his residency and MBA. Dr. Bernard completed his undergraduate degree at Yale University. Defining Leadership in Talent Management The Leadership Talent Group (LTG), is a boutique talent management consulting firm specializing in retained search, interim leadership and executive development services for hospital systems. Led by managing partner Julie Hixson Suijk, she is joined by industry experts Seth Lee, and Tiffany Crenshaw, providing talent solutions in the delivery of original candidate research, passive candidate development, diverse candidate slates and timely search completion. The consultants of LTG have completed more than 500 executive and interim placements in over 40 hospital systems across the United States. Our national network with health system leaders is unrivaled. Learn more about our branded, "The Five Stages of Executive Trajectory" model that is designed to dive deep into a candidate's career accomplishments: www.theleadershiptalentgroup.com.  LTG Contact Julie Hixson Suijk, Managing Partner, The Leadership Talent Group, julie@theleadershiptalentgroup.com. ###

LTG Announces Executive Placement - UVACH Chief Clinical Officer

June 2025 LTG Announces Executive Placement - UVACH Chief Clinical Officer The Leadership Talent Group (LTG) is pleased to announce that Dr. Ken Bernard will join University of Virginia Community Health (UVACH) as the Chief Clinical Officer. In this role, Dr. Bernard will serve as a facility liaison at Prince William Medical Center (PWMC) and Haymarket Medical Center (HAMC) and promoter of the interrelationships between the medical staff, administration, and hospital departments in pursuit of...

April 2025 LTG Announces Executive Search Completion - UH Vice President, Radiology  The Leadership Talent Group (LTG) is pleased to announce that Missie Wallace will join University Hospitals as the Vice President, Radiology, effective April 2025. Missie was previously the Senior Director, Diagnostic Imaging at The Queen’s Medical Center, Honolulu, HI, where she was employed since 2016.  Missie completed her MA at National Louis University, her undergraduate degree at National Louis University, and her AS at College of DuPage.  Defining Leadership in Talent Management The Leadership Talent Group (LTG), is a boutique talent management consulting firm specializing in retained search, interim leadership and executive development services for hospital systems. Led by managing partner Julie Hixson Suijk, she is joined by industry experts Seth Lee, Tiffany Crenshaw, and Andrea Mazzoccoli, providing talent solutions in the delivery of original candidate research, passive candidate development, diverse candidate slates and timely search completion. The consultants of LTG have completed more than 500 executive and interim placements in over 40 hospital systems across the United States. Our national network with health system leaders is unrivaled. Learn more about our branded, "The Five Stages of Executive Trajectory" model that is designed to dive deep into a candidate's career accomplishments: www.theleadershiptalentgroup.com.  LTG Contact Julie Hixson Suijk, Managing Partner, The Leadership Talent Group, julie@theleadershiptalentgroup.com. ###

LTG Announces Executive Search Completion - UH Vice President, Radiology 

April 2025 LTG Announces Executive Search Completion - UH Vice President, Radiology The Leadership Talent Group (LTG) is pleased to...

April 2025 LTG Announces Executive Search Completion - UH VP, Pathology & Laboratory Medicine The Leadership Talent Group (LTG) is pleased to announce that Jessie Ferenczy will join University Hospitals as the Vice President, Pathology & Laboratory Medicine (VPPLM), effective May 2025. Jessie Ferenczy was previously the Laboratory Director, Quality and Accreditation, Point of Care at OhioHealth, in Columbus, OH, where she was employed since 2021.  Jessie completed her MBA at Canisius College Richard J. Wehle School of Business and her undergraduate degree at University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign.  Defining Leadership in Talent Management The Leadership Talent Group (LTG), is a boutique talent management consulting firm specializing in retained search, interim leadership and executive development services for hospital systems. Led by managing partner Julie Hixson Suijk, she is joined by industry experts Seth Lee, Tiffany Crenshaw, and Andrea Mazzoccoli, providing talent solutions in the delivery of original candidate research, passive candidate development, diverse candidate slates and timely search completion. The consultants of LTG have completed more than 500 executive and interim placements in over 40 hospital systems across the United States. Our national network with health system leaders is unrivaled. Learn more about our branded, "The Five Stages of Executive Trajectory" model that is designed to dive deep into a candidate's career accomplishments: www.theleadershiptalentgroup.com.  LTG Contact Julie Hixson Suijk, Managing Partner, The Leadership Talent Group, julie@theleadershiptalentgroup.com. ###

LTG Announces Executive Search Completion - UH VP, Pathology & Laboratory Medicine

April 2025 LTG Announces Executive Search Completion - UH VP, Pathology & Laboratory Medicine The Leadership Talent Group (LTG) is...

April 2025 LTG Announces Executive Search Completion - NVOA Executive Director, Practice Operations The Leadership Talent Group (LTG) is pleased to announce that Amy Rohrbaugh will join Northern Virginia Ophthalmology Association (NVOA) as the Executive Director, Practice Operations, effective April 2025. Amy was previously the Business Operations Manager at Congressional Plastic Surgery/Cedar Lane Surgery Center in Vienna, VA, where she had been employed since 2020.  Amy completed her undergraduate degree in Health Services at James Madison University.  Defining Leadership in Talent Management The Leadership Talent Group (LTG), is a boutique talent management consulting firm specializing in retained search, interim leadership and executive development services for hospital systems. Led by managing partner Julie Hixson Suijk, she is joined by industry experts Seth Lee, Tiffany Crenshaw, and Andrea Mazzoccoli, providing talent solutions in the delivery of original candidate research, passive candidate development, diverse candidate slates and timely search completion. The consultants of LTG have completed more than 500 executive and interim placements in over 40 hospital systems across the United States. Our national network with health system leaders is unrivaled. Learn more about our branded, "The Five Stages of Executive Trajectory" model that is designed to dive deep into a candidate's career accomplishments: www.theleadershiptalentgroup.com.  LTG Contact Julie Hixson Suijk, Managing Partner, The Leadership Talent Group, julie@theleadershiptalentgroup.com. ###

LTG Announces Executive Search Completion - NVOA Executive Director, Practice Operations

April 2025 LTG Announces Executive Search Completion - NVOA Executive Director, Practice Operations The Leadership Talent Group (LTG) is...

February 2025 LTG Announces Executive Search Completion - UVACH Assistant Vice President, Medical Group - Specialty Care The Leadership Talent Group (LTG) is pleased to announce that Caroline Maloy will join University of Virginia Community Health (UVACH) as the Assistant Vice President, Medical Group - Specialty Care, effective February 17, 2025. Caroline was previously the Director of Operations, Ambulatory at the University of Texas Southwestern, where she was employed since 2021. UVACH is the community medicine arm of UVA Health, comprised of three community hospitals and an integrated network of clinical practices and outpatient locations in Northern Virginia and Culpeper. This newly created, onsite leadership role leads within an integrated health system providing world class care across Virginia, with numerous awards and accreditations from leading organizations and accreditation bodies, including The Joint Commission, The Leapfrog Group A Grade for Hospital Safety, Becker's Hospital Review Great Community Hospitals, and US News & World Report High Performing Hospital - Heart Attack. The UVACH Medical Group (UVACH MG) is a developing and expanding community-based medical group that has officially become part of UVA Health over the last several years. In particular, the AVP will lead their director team in the design and implementation of efforts to optimize access, reduce costs, enhance revenues, meet performance and quality goals, and utilize information to develop and support management decisions. Caroline completed her MPH at University of Memphis and her undergraduate degree at Lambuth University. Defining Leadership in Talent Management The Leadership Talent Group (LTG), is a boutique talent management consulting firm specializing in retained search, interim leadership and executive development services for hospital systems. Led by managing partner Julie Hixson Suijk, she is joined by industry experts Seth Lee, Tiffany Crenshaw, and Andrea Mazzoccoli, providing talent solutions in the delivery of original candidate research, passive candidate development, diverse candidate slates and timely search completion. The consultants of LTG have completed more than 500 executive and interim placements in over 40 hospital systems across the United States. Our national network with health system leaders is unrivaled. Learn more about our branded, "The Five Stages of Executive Trajectory" model that is designed to dive deep into a candidate's career accomplishments: www.theleadershiptalentgroup.com.  LTG Contact Julie Hixson Suijk, Managing Partner, The Leadership Talent Group, julie@theleadershiptalentgroup.com. ###

LTG Announces Executive Search Completion - UVACH Assistant Vice President, Medical Group - Specialty Care

February 2025 LTG Announces Executive Search Completion - UVACH Assistant Vice President, Medical Group - Specialty Care The Leadership...

February 2025 LTG Announces Executive Search Completion - UH Vice President, Connor Whole Health  The Leadership Talent Group (LTG) is pleased to announce that Kristi Artz, MD will join University Hospitals Connor Whole Health as the Vice President, Connor Whole Health, effective February 2025. Dr. Artz was previously the Medical Director, Lifestyle Medicine at Corewell Health in Michigan, where she was employed since 2018.  The Vice President, Connor Whole Health (CWH) leads the efforts of University Hospitals (UH) to grow and innovate a system-wide program of integrative health for the patients and employees, as well as positioning UH at the forefront of the national conversation for whole health, wellness and lifestyle medicine. "At UH, integrative medicine is now mainstream – well beyond the 'feel good' label – scientifically broad, considered essential care and well supported by philanthropy, providers and research," stated a UH clinical leader. Dr. Artz completed her MD at Wayne State School of Medicine and her undergraduate degree at University of Michigan. Dr. Artz is currently completing her MS in Population Health at  Jefferson College of Population Health. Defining Leadership in Talent Management The Leadership Talent Group (LTG), is a boutique talent management consulting firm specializing in retained search, interim leadership and executive development services for hospital systems. Led by managing partner Julie Hixson Suijk, she is joined by industry experts Seth Lee, Tiffany Crenshaw, and Andrea Mazzoccoli, providing talent solutions in the delivery of original candidate research, passive candidate development, diverse candidate slates and timely search completion. The consultants of LTG have completed more than 500 executive and interim placements in over 40 hospital systems across the United States. Our national network with health system leaders is unrivaled. Learn more about our branded, "The Five Stages of Executive Trajectory" model that is designed to dive deep into a candidate's career accomplishments: www.theleadershiptalentgroup.com.  LTG Contact Julie Hixson Suijk, Managing Partner, The Leadership Talent Group, julie@theleadershiptalentgroup.com. ###

LTG Announces Executive Search Completion - UH Vice President, Connor Whole Health 

February 2025 LTG Announces Executive Search Completion - UH Vice President, Connor Whole Health The Leadership Talent Group (LTG) is...

January 2025 LTG Announces Executive Search Completion - UVACH Director, Pharmacy The Leadership Talent Group (LTG) is pleased to announce that Jonathan Meli will join University of Virginia Community Health (UVACH) as the Director, Pharmacy, effective January 2025. Jonathan was previously the Director of Pharmacy at the Cleveland Clinic’s Indian River Hospital in Florida, where he was employed since 2016.  The UVACH Director, Pharmacy is responsible for the development and implementation of UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper's overall strategy for pharmacy services, consistent with the health system's mission, vision, goals, and values. This leadership position is part of UVA Health’s Department of Pharmacy Services, operating in an integrated enterprise organizational structure, facilitating the maximization and sharing of knowledge management, vendor partnerships, advanced research, technology platforms, clinical program management, regulatory and compliance, and operational excellence. At the core of this role is a leader that embodies growth, alignment, quality improvement, analysis, and customer service. Jonathan completed his PharmD at Northeast Ohio Medical University, his MS, Health-System Pharmacy Administration at The Ohio State University, and his undergraduate degree at Miami University.  Defining Leadership in Talent Management The Leadership Talent Group (LTG), is a boutique talent management consulting firm specializing in retained search, interim leadership and executive development services for hospital systems. Led by managing partner Julie Hixson Suijk, she is joined by industry experts Seth Lee, Tiffany Crenshaw, and Andrea Mazzoccoli, providing talent solutions in the delivery of original candidate research, passive candidate development, diverse candidate slates and timely search completion. The consultants of LTG have completed more than 500 executive and interim placements in over 40 hospital systems across the United States. Our national network with health system leaders is unrivaled. Learn more about our branded, "The Five Stages of Executive Trajectory" model that is designed to dive deep into a candidate's career accomplishments: www.theleadershiptalentgroup.com.  LTG Contact Julie Hixson Suijk, Managing Partner, The Leadership Talent Group, julie@theleadershiptalentgroup.com. ###

LTG Announces Executive Search Completion - UVACH Director, Pharmacy

January 2025 LTG Announces Executive Search Completion - UVACH Director, Pharmacy The Leadership Talent Group (LTG) is pleased to...

October 2024 LTG Attends UVACH Annual Philanthropy Event Julie Hixson Suijk, Managing Partner of LTG, attends the UVA Community Health Foundation’s annual philanthropy event, joining UVACH senior executives at the Friends of the Foundation Golf Classic at Stonewall Golf Club in Gainesville, VA. Defining Leadership in Talent Management The Leadership Talent Group (LTG), is a boutique talent management consulting firm specializing in retained search, interim leadership and executive development services for hospital systems. Led by managing partner Julie Hixson Suijk, she is joined by industry experts Seth Lee, Tiffany Crenshaw, and Andrea Mazzoccoli, providing talent solutions in the delivery of original candidate research, passive candidate development, diverse candidate slates and timely search completion. The consultants of LTG have completed more than 500 executive and interim placements in over 40 hospital systems across the United States. Our national network with health system leaders is unrivaled. Learn more about our branded, "The Five Stages of Executive Trajectory" model that is designed to dive deep into a candidate's career accomplishments: www.theleadershiptalentgroup.com.  LTG Contact Julie Hixson Suijk, Managing Partner, The Leadership Talent Group, julie@theleadershiptalentgroup.com. ###

LTG Attends UVACH Annual Philanthropy Event

October 2024 LTG Attends UVACH Annual Philanthropy Event Julie Hixson Suijk, Managing Partner of LTG, attends the UVA Community Health...

August 2024 LTG Announces Executive Search Completion - UVACH Chief Quality Officer The Leadership Talent Group (LTG) is pleased to announce that Gena Lawday will join University of Virginia Community Health (UVACH) as the Chief Quality Officer, effective August 5th, 2024. Gena was previously the Vice President of Quality, Risk Management and Patient Safety for The Medical Center of Aurora in Colorado, where she was employed since 2018.  The leadership position of Chief Quality Officer (CQO) reports to the UVA Community Health Chief Medical Officer, and in close collaboration with the Chief Nursing Officer, Medical Informatics leader and other members of the executive leadership team. The incumbent oversees a team of infection control, regulatory, and quality Improvement professionals (three direct reports and staff), and dotted line collaboration with risk, safety, and patient relations. Further, the CQO serves as a key resource to the Board Quality Committee and the Quality Patient Safety Committee, providing reports, metrics, expert perspective and action plans regarding the overall direction, leadership and operational management of UVACH’s quality systems. The CQO initiates and oversees the development of a comprehensive quality strategy plan, inclusive of measurable quality goals, readiness initiatives and related performance improvement programs. Gena completed her MS, Healthcare Administration at Colorado State University and her undergraduate at Regis University. Gena is also a BSN.  Defining Leadership in Talent Management The Leadership Talent Group (LTG), is a boutique talent management consulting firm specializing in retained search, interim leadership and executive development services for hospital systems. Led by managing partner Julie Hixson Suijk, she is joined by industry experts Seth Lee, Tiffany Crenshaw, and Andrea Mazzoccoli, providing talent solutions in the delivery of original candidate research, passive candidate development, diverse candidate slates and timely search completion. The consultants of LTG have completed more than 500 executive and interim placements in over 40 hospital systems across the United States. Our national network with health system leaders is unrivaled. Learn more about our branded, "The Five Stages of Executive Trajectory" model that is designed to dive deep into a candidate's career accomplishments: www.theleadershiptalentgroup.com. LTG Contact Julie Hixson Suijk, Managing Partner, The Leadership Talent Group julie@theleadershiptalentgroup.com ###

LTG Announces Executive Search Completion - UVACH Chief Quality Officer

August 2024 LTG Announces Executive Search Completion - UVACH Chief Quality Officer The Leadership Talent Group (LTG) is pleased to...

May 2024 LTG Announces Executive Search Completion - UVACH Prince William Medical Center Assistant Vice President, Operations The Leadership Talent Group (LTG) is pleased to announce that Michael Barkema will join University of Virginia Community Health (UVACH) as the Assistant Vice President, Operations for Prince William Medical Center, effective May 13, 2024. Michael was previously the Senior Director - Medical Service Line for Inova Health, in Fairfax, VA, responsible for budget and strategic oversight for almost 200 providers in the areas of hospitalist and emergency medicine, rheumatology and other areas. Further, he led 70 FTEs in several outpatient clinics. Michael spent his career at Inova, starting as a lab tech dating back to 2006. In his new role as Assistant Vice President - Operations at Prince William Medical Center for UVACH, Michael will report to the UVACH Chief Executive Officer and lead day to day operations for this award winning 130 bed acute care facility.  Michael completed his Masters degree in Healthcare Administration from George Mason University and his undergraduate degree at James Madison University.  Defining Leadership in Talent Management The Leadership Talent Group (LTG), is a boutique talent management consulting firm specializing in retained search, interim leadership and executive development services for hospital systems. Led by managing partner Julie Hixson Suijk, she is joined by industry experts Seth Lee, Tiffany Crenshaw, and Andrea Mazzoccoli, providing talent solutions in the delivery of original candidate research, passive candidate development, diverse candidate slates and timely search completion. The consultants of LTG have completed more than 500 executive and interim placements in over 40 hospital systems across the United States. Our national network with health system leaders is unrivaled. Learn more about our branded, "The Five Stages of Executive Trajectory" model that is designed to dive deep into a candidate's career accomplishments: www.theleadershiptalentgroup.com. LTG Contact Julie Hixson Suijk, Managing Partner, The Leadership Talent Group julie@theleadershiptalentgroup.com ###

LTG Announces Executive Search Completion - UVACH Prince William Medical Center Assistant Vice President, Operations

May 2024 LTG Announces Executive Search Completion - UVACH Prince William Medical Center Assistant Vice President, Operations The...

May 2024 LTG Announces Executive Search Completion - UVACH Haymarket Medical Center Chief Operating Officer The Leadership Talent Group (LTG) is pleased to announce that Amanda Welch will join University of Virginia Community Health (UVACH) as the Chief Operating Officer at Haymarket Medical Center, effective May 13, 2024. Amanda was previously the Senior Director - Operations for Saint Peter's Health in Albany, New York (part of Trinity Health), responsible for operations, strategy and financial accountability for a variety of surgical services. She has been employed at St. Peter's since 2008. In her new role at UVACH, she will be the senior leader on site at Haymarket Medical Center, partnering with the associate chief nursing officer in leading daily operations and reporting the UVACH's Chief Executive Officer. Amanda will lead over 300 employees and collaborate with the medical staff on providing a full range of inpatient and outpatient services to the community. Amanda completed her MBA at SUNY Albany and her undergraduate degree at UNC-Chapel Hill. Defining Leadership in Talent Management The Leadership Talent Group (LTG), is a boutique talent management consulting firm specializing in retained search, interim leadership and executive development services for hospital systems. Led by managing partner Julie Hixson Suijk, she is joined by industry experts Seth Lee, Tiffany Crenshaw, and Andrea Mazzoccoli, providing talent solutions in the delivery of original candidate research, passive candidate development, diverse candidate slates and timely search completion. The consultants of LTG have completed more than 500 executive and interim placements in over 40 hospital systems across the United States. Our national network with health system leaders is unrivaled. Learn more about our branded, "The Five Stages of Executive Trajectory" model that is designed to dive deep into a candidate's career accomplishments: www.theleadershiptalentgroup.com. LTG Contact Julie Hixson Suijk, Managing Partner, The Leadership Talent Group julie@theleadershiptalentgroup.com ###

LTG Announces Executive Search Completion - UVACH Haymarket Medical Center Chief Operating Officer

May 2024 LTG Announces Executive Search Completion - UVACH Haymarket Medical Center Chief Operating Officer The Leadership Talent Group...

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