Paul K. Whelton, MD, president and chief executive officer and vice president, Health Sciences, Loyola University Chicago. Dr. Whelton joined Loyola University Health System (Loyola) in February 2007. He has overall responsibility for Loyola and senior oversight of Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine and Niehoff School of Nursing. Most recently, he was senior vice president for health sciences at Tulane University Health Sciences Center as well as dean of the Tulane University School of Medicine (Tulane). Dr. Whelton has held faculty positions at both Tulane and Johns Hopkins University. A native of Cork City, Ireland, Dr. Whelton received his medical degree from the National University of Ireland, University College Cork, and a master of science degree in epidemiology from the University of London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. He completed residency training in internal medicine and a nephrology fellowship at the Johns Hopkins Hospital and a post-doctoral fellowship in epidemiology at the Medical Research Council Epidemiology and Clinical Care Unit, Northwick Park Hospital, Middlesex, England. Dr. Whelton has conducted a series of groundbreaking studies on the prevention and treatment of hypertension for the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases and the National Institute on Aging. Well-published and a frequent presenter and lecturer at scientific meetings, Dr. Whelton has served as a consultant to numerous national and international health agencies and governments.
William Barron, MD, FACP, MMM, vice president, Quality and Safety, and director, Center for Clinical Effectiveness. Dr. Barron is responsible for leading efforts to improve the quality, safety and value of health-care services rendered throughout the health system. He also is professor of medicine and obstetrics and gynecology at the Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine (Stritch). Previously, Dr. Barron served as director, Division of General Internal Medicine at Stritch. Prior to Loyola University Health System (Loyola), he served on the faculty at the University of Chicago. He earned a bachelor of science from the University of Nevada. Dr. Barron earned his medical degree from the University of Southern California School of Medicine and completed a residency in internal medicine at the University of California, Davis Medical Center. He trained as an NIH-supported research fellow in renal physiology at the University of Chicago. Dr. Barron holds a master's degree in medical management from Carnegie Mellon University. He has received research awards from the National Institutes of Health, American Heart Association, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality and the National Library of Medicine, and he has published more than 50 articles and book chapters on hypertension in pregnancy and on quality improvement.
William Cannon, MD, AAP, ACP, chief of staff and associate dean, Graduate Medical Education. Dr. Cannon is responsible for the oversight of the medical-dental staff as well as the oversight of graduate medical education. He continues to practice internal medicine and pediatrics as an associate professor. Dr. Cannon received a bachelor of arts degree from Bradley University in Peoria, Ill., and his doctor of medicine degree from Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine (Stritch). He completed a combined residency in internal medicine and pediatrics at Loyola University Medical Center (LUMC). Dr. Cannon was named an assistant professor of internal medicine and pediatrics at Stritch in 1993. He has held a variety of positions at LUMC and Loyola University Health System, including medical director of primary care and managed care and program director for the combined internal medicine and pediatrics residency program. Dr. Cannon is chairman of Loyola University Chicago Insurance Corp. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American College of Physicians. Dr. Cannon has received several awards for teaching, including two Golden Apple Awards for Excellence in Teaching and an Inspirational Faculty Award from the Department of Medicine, Stritch. He is a member of Alpha Omega Alpha.
Patricia Cassidy, senior vice president, System Development & Strategy. Ms. Cassidy is responsible for overall strategic planning, marketing and public relations, quality and patient safety, managed care contracting, and government and community affairs for Loyola University Health System (Loyola) and Loyola University Physician Foundation (LUPF). She was appointed to her current position in 1998. Prior to this, Ms. Cassidy served Loyola and LUPF in many capacities including vice president for Managed Care for the health system. Prior to Loyola, Ms. Cassidy worked in both the health-care insurance and marketing industries. Ms. Cassidy is a cum laude graduate of the University of Illinois and received her master’s degree in business administration from Loyola University Chicago. She serves on the boards at RML Specialty Hospital and Leaders Bank and holds an honorary appointment on the faculty of the Loyola University Chicago Niehoff School of Nursing.
Elizabeth B. Frye, MD, FACP, senior vice president and medical director of Ambulatory Programs. Dr. Frye is responsible for outpatient operations and facilities as well as the primary care network for Loyola University Health System (Loyola). She joined Loyola in 1989 to create a primary care internal medicine training program. At Loyola, she has had multiple responsibilities including medical director of primary care. Dr. Frye also is an associate professor in the Department of Medicine, Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine. She received a bachelor of arts degree in biology from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and her doctor of medicine from Bowman Gray School of Medicine, Wake Forest University. She completed her residency in internal medicine and fellowship in primary care at the University of California, Irvine. Dr. Frye is a member of the American College of Healthcare Executives and the Medical Group Management Association and a fellow of the American College of Physicians. She is a member of the Operations Council and co-chair of the Ambulatory Council, both for the University Healthcare Consortium.
Denis Gallagher, vice president, Satellite Development & Operations, Ambulatory Services. Mr. Gallagher was appointed to his current position in 2006; he is responsible for the majority of off-campus ambulatory practices and oversight of Loyola University Medical Center’s two main call centers, the Call Connection Center and Healthcare Access Call Center. Prior to joining Loyola University Health System, Mr. Gallagher served in similar capacities at a number of health systems and academic medical centers in Massachusetts. He holds a bachelor’s degree in health services administration from Providence College and a master’s degree in business administration from Northeastern University. Mr. Gallagher is a past vice chair and chair of the board of the Allocations Committee of the North Shore United Way.
Paula Hindle, vice president, Health Care Services and chief nurse executive. Ms. Hindle joined Loyola University Health System in 1997 as vice president and chief nurse executive. In 2004, she was named chief nurse executive of ambulatory services as well. She is responsible for nursing education and support services, social work, quality resource management, infection control and patient education. She has functioned in a nurse executive position for health-care providers for two decades. She received her bachelor of science degree in nursing from Fitchburg State College in Massachusetts, her master of science degree in nursing from Duke University and her master’s degree in business administration from Simmons College in Massachusetts. Ms. Hindle has been an active member of the American Organization of Nurse Executives, Massachusetts Organization of Nurse Executives, Virginia Organization of Nurse Executives, the Illinois Organization of Nurse Leaders and Sigma Theta Tau. In 1990, Ms. Hindle received the Outstanding Alumna Achievement Award from Simmons Graduate School of Management.
George Krempel, vice president, Health Care Services. Mr. Krempel’s responsibilities include the clinical laboratory, dietary, housekeeping, home care, rehabilitation, surgical reprocessing and the medical center expansion project. Prior to this appointment in 2006, he served Loyola University Health System (Loyola) in a number of related capacities. Before joining Loyola, Mr. Krempel was administrative director for laboratory services at both for-profit and non-profit hospitals in the Chicago area. Mr. Krempel received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Illinois and his master’s degree in business administration from Illinois Benedictine University. He is a certified quality manager by the American Society for Quality.
Arthur Krumrey, vice president and chief information officer, Information Technologies. Mr. Krumrey is responsible for Loyola University Health System (Loyola) information systems and network infrastructure, along with the Epic electronic medical record and physician order entry system. He joined Loyola in 1995 as chief information officer (CIO) and was named vice president in 2002. Prior, Mr. Krumrey held a variety of related positions with Loyola University Chicago (LUC). He holds a bachelor of science degree in mathematics from LUC and a master of science degree in computer science from Northwestern University. Mr. Krumrey is active in the Association of American Medical Colleges Group on Information Resources and the University Healthcare System Consortium’s CIO forum.
John Lee, MD, PhD, FCAP, dean, Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine. Dr. Lee, named dean in 2005, is responsible for overseeing Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine (Stritch) and graduate school education and research programs for both students and faculty. He also maintains his position as a professor of pathology. He joined Stritch as an assistant professor in the Department of Pathology. He held the Helen M. and Raymond M. Galvin Professor of Pathology when he was chair of the department; he also was director of Stritch’s MD/PhD program. Dr. Lee earned a bachelor of arts degree from Yale University. He earned his medical degree from the University of Illinois College of Medicine and his Doctorate from the University of Illinois at Chicago. He completed his residency training in anatomic pathology and a fellowship in neuropathology at Massachusetts General Hospital. He has received numerous teaching awards; he has received national and international recognition for his work in Alzheimer’s disease. Dr. Lee has served as a reviewer and editorial board member for national journals, and he is the author or co-author of more than 100 scientific publications. He has been an active participant in National Institutes of Health and Veterans Affairs merit review study sections.
Terry Light, MD, FAAOS, FACS, chair, Board of Directors, Loyola University Physician Foundation; chair and Dr. William M. Scholl Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery & Rehabilitation, Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine. Dr. Light earned his medical degree from Chicago Medical School. He completed his surgical internship and orthopaedic surgery residency at the Yale/New Haven Hospital. He completed a fellowship in hand surgery at Connecticut Combined Hand Surgery Program. Dr. Light is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and holds a certification in hand surgery from the same board. His special interests include pediatric and adult hand and wrist problems and carpal tunnel syndrome.
Julie Manas, vice president, Health Care Services. Ms. Manas is responsible for cardiovascular, cancer, neurosciences, pharmacy and radiology service lines. Prior to joining Loyola University Health System, Ms. Manas served in similar capacities in the Chicago area, along with several leadership positions with the Department of Veterans Affairs facilities in Iowa, Missouri and Illinois. She is an adjunct lecturer for the University of Iowa College of Medicine/College of Public Health. Ms. Manas earned a bachelor of science degree with distinction from Iowa State University and a master’s degree in health-care administration from University of Iowa. She is a member of the American College of Healthcare Executives and Chicago Healthcare Executives Forum, among others. She is a member of the founding board for The Ronald McDonald House Near Loyola. Ms. Manas has been named to several Who’s Who registers. In 2001, she received Chicagoland’s Influential Women in Business Award. Ms. Manas has published articles for Healthcare Executive and has been an invited speaker at various events.
Virginia Martinez, vice president, Business Operations. In her current role, Ms. Martinez is responsible for the patient accounting, admitting and medical records departments. She joined Loyola University Health System in 1997 as an administrative director, business office and admitting; she was later named an associate vice president and to her current position in 2003. Prior to Loyola, Ms. Martinez held related management positions in other Catholic health-care systems. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Northern Illinois University and her master’s degree in health-care administration from Governors State University. Ms. Martinez is a member of Health Care Financial Management, where she has been a speaker on heath-care billing processes.
Martin J. Massiello, executive vice president and chief operating officer. In this capacity, Mr. Massiello is responsible for all aspects of hospital operations including nursing, clinical service lines, cancer services and all hospital-based services. Previously, Mr. Massiello served as vice president for Health Care Services at Loyola University Health System (Loyola). He served as vice president for three other Catholic hospitals prior to Loyola. Mr. Massiello practiced for several years as a pharmacist in both the hospital and retail settings. He earned a bachelor of science degree in pharmacy and a juris doctorate degree from Ohio Northern University. In addition, he studied medical ethics at Loyola University Chicago.
Ann Mostofi, RN, vice president, Health Care Services. Ms. Mostofi was appointed to her current position in 2005. In this role, Ms. Mostofi is responsible for oversight of women’s and children’s services, surgical services, trauma, EMS, burns and internal medicine. Ms. Mostofi also had served at Loyola University Health System (Loyola) as the director of critical care nursing and manager of the pediatric intensive care unit in the 1980s. She left Loyola in 1991 and worked in a variety of executive positions for area health-care providers. A registered nurse, Ms. Mostofi received both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in nursing from Loyola University Chicago. She is active in the Illinois Organization of Nurse Leaders and is the current past president of the Chicago Metropolitan Nurse Leaders. She also serves as a member of the CAPES committee of the Metropolitan Chicago Healthcare Council.
Sabrina Olsen, vice president, Finance. Ms. Olsen’s responsibilities include procurement services (materials management, linen, general stores, purchasing, outpatient supply) and the Loyola University Health System (Loyola) Finance Department, which includes accounts payable, reimbursement, general accounting and property accounting. Since joining Loyola in 1991, she worked in a number of positions of increasing responsibility. She was named to her current position in 1998. Prior, Ms. Olsen spent several years with international accounting firms. She also worked for a public accounting firm in Ottawa, Canada. Ms. Olsen received her bachelor of arts degree from Carleton University, Ottawa, Canada. She is a certified public accountant in the United States and a chartered accountant in Canada. She is treasurer of the San Jose Obrero Mission, St. Paul’s Foundation of Illinois, NFP and St. Paul’s Parish Foundation.
Vicky Piper, vice president, Human Resources. Ms. Piper was appointed vice president of Human Resources in 2006. Her responsibilities include human resources, organizational development, the employee assistance program and the Magis program. Prior to this appointment, Ms. Piper was a human resources executive for both not-for-profit and investor-owned hospital systems, as well as for community hospitals. She received her bachelor’s degree in psychology from Blackburn College and her master’s degree in industrial/organizational psychology from Illinois State University. Ms. Piper is a member of the Metropolitan Chicago Healthcare Council Caring for the Future Advisory Board.
Daniel Post, vice president, Ambulatory Services. Mr. Post, who assumed his current position in 1998, is responsible for the following facilities: Loyola Outpatient Center, Ambulatory Surgery Center, Loyola Ambulatory Surgery Center at Oakbrook, Oakbrook Terrace Medical Center, Center for Heart & Vascular Medicine, Center for Health at Homer Glen, Center for Health at Orland Park, Loyola Dialysis Center and the Oral Health Center. Additionally, he is responsible for radiation oncology, outpatient rehabilitation, occupational and employee health, outpatient radiology, outpatient psychiatry, satellite cancer centers and outpatient EPIC implementation and optimization. He also leads a team of 17 specialty medical directors who are responsible for the medical leadership within all specialty ambulatory practices. Prior to this, he served Loyola University Health System in positions of increasing responsibility including administrative director, Primary Care and Occupational Medicine. Mr. Post also has served as a part-time faculty member at the College of DuPage, Triton College, Moraine Valley Community College and for the American Heart Association. He received his bachelor of science and master of business administration degrees from Loyola University Chicago; he is a cum laude graduate of Moraine Valley Community College (respiratory care). Mr. Post is a board member of the Illinois Department of Finance and Professional Regulation.
Charles E. Reiter III, vice president and general counsel and secretary, Loyola University Health System, Loyola University Medical Center and Loyola University Physician Foundation. Mr. Reiter was appointed to his current position in 1997. He is responsible for the legal affairs of the corporations. Since receiving his Illinois attorney license in 1981, he has concentrated his practice of law in health-related areas including contracting, reimbursement and litigation. He served as outside counsel to Loyola University Chicago and Loyola University Medical Center from 1983 to his appointment in 1997. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Boston University and his juris doctorate from the University of Miami School of Law. He is admitted to practice in the Illinois state and federal courts. He is a member of the American Bar Association, Illinois State and Chicago Bar associations, American Health Lawyers Association, Appellate Lawyers Association, Illinois Trial Lawyers Association and American Society of Corporate Secretaries.
Michael Scheer, senior vice president, chief financial officer and treasurer. Mr. Scheer joined Loyola University Health System in 1997. His responsibilities include all financial and business functions; treasury, debt and cash management; financial and clinical information and technology systems; engineering, construction and facilities; insurance and risk; and medical finances. Prior, Mr. Scheer held various financial and executive positions with health-care providers in Georgia, Florida and California. He also worked at an international accounting firm in its Seattle and San Francisco offices. Mr. Scheer received a bachelor of science degree from Central Washington University and his master of business administration degree from St. Mary’s University, Moraga, Calif. He is a certified public accountant and serves on the boards or committees of numerous health-care professional associations.
Deborah Simpkins, vice president, Marketing. Ms. Simpkins directs the marketing planning, research, branding, advertising, direct mail, publications, employee communications, Web and media relations/issues management for Loyola University Health System (Loyola) and Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine. This includes internal services of videography, photography, and illustration and design. Ms. Simpkins joined Loyola in 1997 to create a marketing department at the then newly spun-off subsidiary of Loyola University Chicago. Prior to Loyola, she held positions of increasing responsibility at Duke University Health System, including director, Office of Public Relations & Marketing Communications. Ms. Simpkins holds a bachelor of arts degree in journalism from the University of North Carolina (UNC) at Chapel Hill and a master of business administration degree from Duke University Fuqua School of Business. Ms. Simpkins has served as a mentor for Loyola’s professional development program for administrators and physicians. She serves on the board and as board secretary for Chicago’s Bottomless Closet®, as well as on the Board of Visitors of the School of Journalism & Mass Communication at UNC-Chapel Hill.
George Titus, PE, vice president, Engineering & Facilities. Mr. Titus is responsible for engineering, construction, maintenance, repair, utilities, grounds, transportation, security, safety, parking, biomedical engineering, imaging services and overall facilities management. He has served Loyola University Health System in several capacities since joining in 1993, including director of Facilities & Construction. Mr. Titus is a retired U.S. Navy Commander. He received his bachelor of science degree in metallurgical engineering from the University of Idaho and his master of science degree in environmental engineering from Oregon State University. Mr. Titus is a registered civil engineer. He is an active member of the Hospital Engineers Society of Northern Illinois, the American Society of Hospital Engineers and the National Fire Protection Association.