What do you enjoy most about your work?
Growing up, my parents were both teachers in the same school and I enjoyed seeing them work together. The conversations they had were very relevant since they were both very close to the work. Marrying someone in the healthcare field, I saw something special in the patient care arena from my wife but had a harder time fully understanding the conversations since I was in private business practices. Eventually, I learned that if I wanted to have the same type of meaningful conversations my parents had, I needed to understand the health care field more. I eventually stepped into a role as a business manager of surgical services; this introduced me to a lot of aspects in health care.
From there, I have grown within the health care field and now see how I can impact an individuals health. I feel strongly about ensuring the organization has the financial resources to support the patient care provided. Another reason I chose this career is that individuals who choose to provide patient care (or serve others) have a very selfless attitude in life and see that the short life we have been given is much more about what we can do to impact others rather than what we can personally gain or accomplish.
What are you most excited for about working at WMC, and doing in the region?
We have some very exciting times ahead for WMC, whether that be the growth of services or building projects. I am excited to be part of the history that will be made. Selfishly, I really enjoy the outdoors and cannot wait to explore the area trails, rivers, and the natural raw beauty it has to offer. I am also very excited about raising our children in this area where the school districts are top-notch, sports are competitive, and fine arts are superb.
What are some of your hobbies, or personal interests you enjoy doing in your free time?
When not at work, I enjoy using my hands through woodworking or other projects around the house. I have built multiple kitchens and other fun projects, honestly I just enjoy moving from computer/meeting days to manual labor. I also enjoy staying very active whether that be exercising, hiking, kayaking, water skiing, snow skiing, or football and basketball.
