Committees

Audit

Duties:

The AUDIT COMMITTEE is to audit the financial records of the Chapter and to submit a report of same to the Board of Directors, and to conduct such interim audits as the Board may request.

Chairperson:

David Frank
Crowe Horwath LLP
One Mid America Plaza
Oak Brook, IL 60522-3697
(630) 586-5237 Phone
dave.frank@crowehorwath.com

Goals and Objectives:

  1. Complete an audit of the Chapter’s financial records by June 30.
  2. Submit the audit, along with the appropriate financial recommendations, to the President of the Board of Directors of the McMahon-Illini Chapter of HFMA no later than July 15.
  3. Perform other duties concerning Chapter financial matters as requested by the Chapter’s Board of Directors.

 

 

Certifcation

Duties:

The CERTIFICATION COMMITTEE assists chapter members interested in obtaining certification as Certified Healthcare Financial Professional (CHFP) or a Fellow (FHFMA).

Co-Chair:
Steven D. Tenhouse, FACHE, FHFMA
Kirby Medical Center
10000 Medical Center Drive
Monticello, IL 61856
(217) 762-1501 Phone
(217) 762-1502 Fax
stenhouse@kirbyhealth.org

Co-Chair:
Julie Van Pelt, CHFP, CPAT, CCAT
Avadyne Health
7017 John Deere Parkway
Moline, IL 61265
(866) 633-7291
jvanpelt@avadynehealth.com

Member:
Veronica Modricker

Member:
Rob Schmitt

 Member:
Ron Snyder

Member:
Lisa Lynch

Member:
John Zell

Goals and Objectives:

  1. To advise all members of any new developments regarding the professional examinations.
  2. To assist Chapter officers in plans to recognize those members who pass the certification examinations.

 

 

Communications

Duties:

This is a new committee designed to combine all communication aspects into one committee so there is continuity in our communication process.

Chairperson:

Suzie Gehrig, FHFMA, CPA
Senior Financial Analyst
OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
530 N.E. Glen Oak Ave.
Peoria IL 61637
Phone: (309) 671-5833
suzanne.gehrig@osfhealthcare.org

Member:
Dawn Irion

Member:
Dave McCullough

Member:
Elaine Young

Member:
Connie Ziegler

Goals and Objectives:

  1. Gather information and create and email spams about educational programs.
    • registration list
    • attendee lists
    • post presentations
    • follow up surveys
  2. Create and email spams on chapter or regional webinars.
  3. Create and email Nominating ballots.
  4. Create and email any chapter communications needed.
  5. Develop and maintain rules for chapter communications.
  6. Provide oversight of communication content.
  7. Review overall design and organization and evaluate improvement options.

 

 

Founder’s Points

Duties:

The FOUNDER’S POINTS COMMITTEE assists the Chapter President in accurately tracking points earned by Chapter members for the Founders Merit Award program.

Chairperson:

Connie Ziegler, CPA
Director of Reimbursement
Blessing Corporate Services
Broadway at 14th Street
Quincy, IL 62301
Phone (217) 223-8400 ext 4159
Connie.Ziegler@blessinghospital.com

Goals and Objectives:

  1. To assist the Chapter President in accurately tracking points earned by Chapter members for the Founders Merit Award program.
  2. To assist the Chapter President in recognizing Chapter members that have received the Follmer Bronze Award, the Reeves Silver Award, and the Muncie Gold Award annually at the Chapter’s Winter Educational Meeting.
  3. To encourage, monitor, and recognize individual volunteer involvement in HFMA functions and to encourage members to hold leadership roles within the organization.

 

 

Membership

Chairperson:

Keith Bull
VP, Sales & Marketing
Medical Recovery Specialists, Inc.
18 Chimney View Lane
Springfield, IL 62707
(866) 317-5533 Phone
kbull@medrecovery.com

Member:
Jennifer Vorreyer

Member:
Charlotte Bye

Member:
Tony Cawiezell

Member:
Dan Eckenfels

Member:
Suzie Gehrig

Member:
Anthony Giuliani

Member:
Fred Helfrich

Member:
Betty Marschang

Member:
John Masini

Member:
Veronica Modricker

Member:
Rachelle Sauls

Member:
Rob Schmitt

Member:
Karen Suik

Member:
Steve Vedas

Member:
Elaine Young
 

Member:
John Zell

  

 

Goals and Objectives:

  1. Coordinate recruitment and retention, such that the Chapter will achieve a net growth as defined by National HFMA.
  2. Encourage all members to be involved in new member recruitment.
  3. Provide new member orientation program.
  4. Encourage new member participation in Chapter programming through free registration to first program.
  5. Introduce new members to their colleagues through distinctive name badge identifiers.
  6. Make personal contact with all non-renewing members.
  7. Send personal letter and membership service plan to all new members.

 

 

Newsletter

Duties:

The NEWSLETTER COMMITTEE is to publish periodic newsletters to serve as a primary communication device to the entire Chapter membership.

Chairperson:

Bill Eaton
Medicaid Application Services
16402 Johnson Ave.
Athens, IL 62613
(217) 636-7304 Phone
(217) 636-7315 Fax
wle2000@aol.com

Production Editor:
Sandy Rahn

Chapter Photographer:
Connie Ziegler

Contribution Editor:
Mark Windsor

 

Goals and Objectives:

  1. Publish at least four newsletters during the year.

 

 

Nominating

Duties:

The NOMINATING COMMITTEE is to recommend nominations to the membership
of Officers and the Board members for the coming year as directed by the Chapter Bylaws.

Chairperson:

Penny D. Cermak, FHFMA, CPA
CFO
Immanuel Health Center
1116 Liberty Road
Normal, IL 61761
pencermak@aol.com

Member:
Fred Helfrich

Member:
Rachelle Sauls

Member:
Connie Ziegler

 

Goals and Objectives:

  1. Follow the activities of the membership with a view toward determining future Chapter leadership.
  2. Contact each of the proposed candidates no later than January 31 to determine their willingness to serve.
  3. Inform the President by January 31 of the nominated slate’s willingness to serve so that tentative plans for the forth-coming year can commence.
  4. Distribute ballots to the membership early in February.
  5. Report result of election to the President in March.
  6. Report results of election of the newly elected officers and directors to the National HFMA by April 30.

 

 

Program

Chairperson:

Rachelle L. Sauls, CPA
Reimbursement Manager
BJC Healthcare
4353 Clayton Ave, Ste 270
Mailstop 90-68-109
Saint Louis, MO 63110
(314) 362-0330 Phone
rls5919@bjc.org

Member:
Dave Bittner

Member:
Joy Blazek

Member:
Michelle Carrothers

Member:
Tony Cawiezell

Member:
Penny Cermak

Member:
Krystal Claymore

Member:
Jennifer Cohen

Member:
Suzie Gehrig

Member:
Peter Graham

Member:
Fred Helfrich

Member:
Dawn Irion

Member:
Kenny Koener

Member:
Dan Linhart

Member:
Lisa Lynch

Member:
Keith Lyons

Member:
Betty Marschang

Member:
Ken Marx

Member:
John Masini

Member:
Dave McCullough

Member:
John McGlassen

Member:
Mike Meunier

Member:
Veronica Modricker

Member:
Terry Roesch

Member:
Robert Schmitt

Member:
Michael Scott

Member:
Ron Snyder

Member:
Dave Stenerson

Member:
Jennifer Ulrich

Member:
Steve Vedas

Member:
Jennifer Vorreyer

Member:
Connie Ziegler

 

Goals and Objectives:

  1. Promote active involvement of Chapter Members in determining the nature and content of current and future educational programs.
  2. Provide timely, informative and entertaining educational topics for Chapter Members.
  3. Meet and exceed Chapter educational and financial expectations.
  4. Provide attendees with a forum to express their evaluation of program content and speakers.
  5. Plan and arrange for appropriate Chapter social activities.
  6. Develop and maintain appropriate records to meet the state’s requirement for Continuing Professional Education.
  7. Expand program content to attract other HFMA members from areas outside of finance.

 

 

Sponsorship

Co-Chair:
Ron Snyder
Avadyn Health
7017 John Deere Pkwy
Moline, IL 61265
(800) 383-6110 ext.2030
rsnyder@avadynehealth.com

Co-Chair:
Dave Bittner, CHFP
Memorial Health System
720 North Bond
Springfield, IL 62781
(217) 788-4904
bittner.david@mhsil.com

Member:
Michelle Carrothers

Member:
Penny Cermak

Member:
Kenny Koerner

Member:
Brenda Lane

Member:
Jim Stratton

Member:
Steve Tenhouse

Member:
Elaine Young

 

Goals and Objectives:

  1. To promote and coordinate the sponsorship program of the chapter.
  2. To ensure all sponsors receive the benefits due them through the program.
  3. To periodically review the sponsorship benefits and adjust accordingly.

 

 

Strategic Planning

Duties:

The STRATEGIC PLANNING COMMITTEE is to formulate, implement and monitor a strategic plan for the Chapter.

Chairperson:

Suzie Gehrig, FHFMA, CPA
Senior Financial Analyst
OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
530 N.E. Glen Oak Ave.
Peoria IL 61637
Phone: (309) 671-5833
suzanne.gehrig@osfhealthcare.org

Member:
Penny Cermak

Member:
Fred Helfrich

Member:
Rachelle Sauls

Member:
Connie Ziegler

 

Goals and Objectives:

  1. Monitor and update the existing plan using input from chapter membership.
  2. Incorporate strategic initiatives from HFMA National into the Chapter planning process.
  3. Develop an appropriate communication mechanism to inform members of revision to the plan.
  4. Meet the filing requirements established by HFMA National.