Healthcare Network | Meet Our Executive Leadership Team

Eric Spencer

Director of Information Technology

Background:

Year joined Healthcare Network: 2009
Education: Working toward Bachelor of Science degree. Brings 20+ years of information technology management, 15 years of which in healthcare.

Gabrielle O’Boyle, APR, IOM

Director of Marketing

Background:

Year joined Healthcare Network: 2018
Education: Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies, Stetson University; Master of Science in Leadership, Nova Southeastern University

Amy Plassins

Director of Dental Operations

Background:

Year joined Healthcare Network: January 2015
Education: Management II Certificate, School of Business Administration, University of Michigan

Courtney Whitt

Director of Integrated Behavioral Health

Background:

Joined Healthcare Network in February 2016
Graduate Training at the University of Miami (Coral Gables, FL), Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology
Predoctoral Internship at Wayne State University School of Medicine (Detroit, MI), Integrated Care Track Fellowship: Salud Family Health Centers (Fort Lupton, CO), Primary Care Psychology
Additional Training/Professional Membership: Certificate in Integrated Primary Care Psychology; Member of the Collaborative Family Healthcare Association (CFHA)
Languages: English

Karen Smith

Director of Pharmacy

Background:

Year joined Healthcare Network: 1999
Education: Edison Community College

Douglas B. Keck

Director of Dentistry

Background:

Joined Healthcare Network: June 2019
Practicing since: 1990
Education: Muhlenberg College, BS in Biology, magna cum laude,1986; University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine, DMD 1990; Children’s Hospital Boston/Harvard University, Certificate in Pediatric Dentistry 1992; Drexel University, MSHEd (Master of Science in Higher Education), 2008
Awards, honors, memberships: Fellow of the American College of Dentists, 2019; Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry, 1999; Board of Trustees of the America Academy of Pediatric Dentistry 2007-2010; Board of Trustees of the Foundation of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, 2013-present
Languages spoken: English

Dr. Corin DeChirico

Vice President of Medical Staff and Chief Medical Officer

Role: Dr. Corin DeChirico brings more than 30 years of unique experience as a healthcare clinician, leader and physician executive to lead Healthcare Network’s clinical operations.

For 22 years, she worked in various senior leadership and executive roles at Southern New Hampshire Health System in Nashua, NH. She is a highly respected clinician and medical executive who has overseen and strategically navigated complex matrixed medical organizations to great success. As a highly sought-after community advocate for wellness, Dr. DeChirico has lectured extensively on preventive health topics and organizational process improvement.

Dr. DeChirico has received many honors through her career and was selected and honored as a Trademark Women of Distinction in 2018, representing New Hampshire as one of the best in the country for demonstrating dedication, leadership, professional excellence, compassion and expertise in Healthcare.

Background: Dr. DeChirico, is Board Certified in Internal Medicine, earned her medical degree in Osteopathic Medicine from the University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences, Des Moines, IA. She also completed an Internship and Residency in Internal Medicine through the Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT.

Affiliations: In addition to being Board Certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, Dr. DeChirico is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians and is a Certified Physician Executive through the American Association for Physician Leadership

Dr. Emily Ptaszek

President and Chief Executive Officer

Role: Dr. Ptaszek is a highly accomplished, board certified clinical psychologist who brings more than 10 years of clinical experience to her executive leadership role. In 2013, the opportunity to lead the integration of behavioral health service in primary care drew Dr. Ptaszek to Healthcare Network of Southwest Florida. As the Chief Psychologist, she was charged with developing the organization’s integrated behavioral healthcare program. Dr. Ptaszek’s sound leadership skills, mission-driven attitude and expertise for improving operational excellence led her to be named Vice President of Operations in 2014. She was promoted to COO in 2016 and in August 2019, she was named President and CEO.

Background: Dr. Ptaszek obtained both her Master’s in Counseling Psychology and her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Loyola University in Maryland. She later obtained board certification in Clinical Psychology in 2012.

Affiliations: She currently serves on the board for the Naples Chamber of Commerce and the Board of Managers for Vivida Health.

Adam Bartz, MBA

Controller

Background:

Title: Year joined Healthcare Network: 2012
Education: Bachelor of Science in Accounting, Florida Gulf Coast University; Master of Business Administration, Florida Gulf Coast University

Cathy Brockman, BSN, RN

Director of Nursing

Background:

Year joined Healthcare Network: 2019
Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Yerania Lopez, RN

Director of Operations

Background:

Year joined Healthcare Network: 2005
Education: Associate of Science in Nursing, Edison Community College

Bonnie K. Mendiola, BBA

Director of Health Information Management, Privacy Officer

Background:

Year joined Healthcare Network: 2009
Education: Bachelor of Business Administration in Management, Kent State University

C. Todd Morrison, MBA

Director of Operations

Background:

Year joined Healthcare network: 2018
Education: Bachelor of Science in Marketing, Florida Atlantic University; Master of Business Administration, Hodges University

C. Todd Morrison, MBA

Director of Operations

Background:

Year joined Healthcare network: 2018
Education: Bachelor of Science in Marketing, Florida Atlantic University; Master of Business Administration, Hodges University

Julie Pedretti, FACHE, APR

COVID-19 Community Relations Director

Background:

Year joined Healthcare Network: 2020
Education: Bachelor of Science in Public Administration, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse; Master of Science in Urban Affairs and Master of Business Administration, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Jeanne Serpa, LPN

Senior Director of Operations

Background:

Year joined Healthcare Network: 2015
Education: Licensed Practical Nurse, Southeastern Vocational/Technical; working towards Bachelor of Science in Health Administration, Florida Gulf Coast University

Karen Smith

Director of Operations

Background:

Year joined Healthcare Network: 1999
Education: Edison Community College

Julie Blauman

Vice President of Human Resources

Role: Julie is responsible for leading, developing and executing the human resources strategy in support of the organization’s overall business plan and strategic direction. This includes cultivating a positive company culture by recruiting, developing, recognizing and retaining the best talent.

Background:Prior to joining Healthcare Network, she was a part of the human resources team for the Naples Grande Beach Resort (formerly The Registry and Waldorf Astoria) for thirteen years. As the director, Julie supervised and provided consultation to management and ownership on strategic staffing plans, compensation, benefits, labor relations, budget, and training and development. Julie maintains multiple professional certifications (SHRM-CP and PHR). While there, she was named a brand ambassador by the Waldorf Astoria and led brand and culture training across the United States and the Caribbean. Additionally, Julie served as an international recruiter, traveling throughout Europe and the Caribbean, to secure seasonal staffing for hotels and resorts throughout central and south Florida, including properties in the Keys.

John Fletcher “Trey”

Vice President of Administration and General Counsel

Role:Trey is responsible for the legal affairs of the organization, including serving as adviser to the executive team on issues including statutory and regulatory requirements, contractual issues, legislative affairs, board governance and employment, in addition to overseeing compliance and risk programs, health information management, information technology and human resources along with the president and CEO.

Background:Trey graduated magna cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Auburn University and cum laude with a juris doctorate degree from the University of Miami School of Law. He has been with Healthcare Network for 6 years.

Affiliations:Trey is a member of the Florida Bar and serves on the board of the Collier Resource Center, Inc

Tami Raznoff

Vice President of Fiscal Services and Chief Financial Officer

Role: Tami Raznoff oversees all financial operations for the organization including finance, billing, reporting, coding, credentialing and facilities. As the CFO, she works closely with the CEO, board of directors, organizational leaders and employees to develop financial goals to protect the organization’s assets and investments.

Background: Tami is a proven leader who has worked in Healthcare Network’s finance department for 20 years. Starting out in accounts payable, in order to hone her skills and grow her department knowledge, Tami took on various roles with increasing responsibility including accounts receivable, payroll, purchasing, grants management, general accounting manager, and controller. Most recently, Tami demonstrated exceptional leadership skills serving as senior director of finance, where she successfully lead the alignment of our coding, credentialing and billing departments.

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