Empowering Healthcare Leadership Through Expertise and Vision
Real-World Expertise at KZA
Our team is a diverse mosaic of professionals, including nurses, former healthcare administrators, and physicians. Collectively, they bring decades of experience in managing practices, academic departments, and direct patient care.
Leadership Team
Meet the visionary leaders guiding KZA towards new heights in healthcare consulting. With a wealth of experience and a commitment to quality, our leadership team is dedicated to driving innovation, fostering client success, and navigating the ever-evolving healthcare landscape with strategic acumen. Together, we embody a collective passion for delivering unparalleled consulting services that leave a lasting impact.
LEADERSHIP TEAM
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Cathy McDowell BSN, MBA
President & Chief Executive Officer
An accomplished clinical administrator, seamlessly integrating clinical experience with robust business acumen, offering a distinctive and valuable perspective.
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Kim Compton
Chief Financial Officer
Leading financial strategies with precision and foresight.
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Scott Quinn
Senior Vice President of Information Technology
Driving innovation in IT solutions for the continuously evolving healthcare landscape.
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Deborah Grider
Executive Consultant
Going above and beyond to help industry leaders, physicians, and others achieve excellence.
DIRECTORS
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Nicolas Childs
Director of Consulting Services
Oversees the management and execution of KZA’s consulting projects.
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Pam Johnson
Director of Education and Marketing Services
Delivering quality education products to our customers.
OUR CONSULTANTS
Our consultants are not just experts; they are experienced leaders who bring real-world knowledge to every engagement.
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Cathy McDowell
Consultant & CEO
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Alicia Anderson
BS, AAS
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Christine Banks
RHIA, CPC, CPCO
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Jennifer R. Cabrera
PA-C, MSPA, MPH
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Michelle DelMonico
CPC, COSC, COBGC
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Beth Dery
MBA
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Deborah Grider
CDIP, CCS-P, CPC, CPC-I, CPC-P, COC, CEMC, CPMA
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Lisa Griswold
CPC, COSC, CSFAC
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Mary LeGrand
RN, MA, CCS-P, CPC
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Michael R. Marks, MD
MD, MBA
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Christy Moss
BS, CPA
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Kim Pollock
RN, MBA, CPC
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Teri Romano
BSN, MBA, CMDP
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Jarod Rybacki
CPC, MBA, FACHE
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Brenda Thompson
CPC, COSC, CPMA
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Marianne Waterman
CPC, COSC
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Cheryl Wergin
MA
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Karen L. Whelan
CPC, CPMA, CPCO, CGSC, COSC, CCVTC
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Angela Woodard
LPN, CPC, CPMA, COSC, RHIT, CEMA
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Marcia Yeskoo
Consultant
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Karen Zupko
Founder & Consultant
Our Partnerships
We collaborate with professional organizations and medical societies that are dedicated to supporting Physicians and Managers to achieve business success.
