ARBOR HOSPICE - Key Persons

McCormick was named Vice President, Chief Clinical Excellence Officer in early 2024 following Centrica Care Navigators' affiliation with the NorthStar Care Community. Before joining the NorthStar Care Community, McCormick served as the Chief Executive Officer of Centrica™ Care Navigators, a position she held for six years. Prior to that, she served in multiple roles at Centrica Care Navigators including Chief Operating Officer where she provided overall direction and provision of the agency's clinical and operational areas including quality service delivery, strategic planning, business operations, census growth, compliance, and financial oversight, Community Relations Officer, and Director of Residential Services.

Kenneth Pituch

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Member of the NORTHSTAR QUALITY BOARD

Krista Newman - COO, VP

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CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
VICE PRESIDENT

Bringing a deep knowledge of hospice operations, exceptional strategic vision and an unrelenting drive to find new ways to deliver care, Newman is responsible for the quality, efficiency and effectiveness of all clinical services. In this role, she has oversight of all clinical service operations in addition to cultivating and nurturing NorthStar Solutions Group partnerships. Newman, who joined Arbor Hospice in 2004, received her Bachelor of Business Administration from Eastern Michigan University, as well as a Master of Business Administration from University of Michigan.

Kurt Ludlow

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Vice Chair of the BOARD of TRUSTEES

Lawrence D. Bos, Sr.

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Member of the BOARD of TRUSTEES

Lee Ann Myers - EVP

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Chief Administrative Officer
Executive Vice President
Treasurer of the NORTHSTAR QUALITY BOARD

Myers was named Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer in 2010. Following the formation of NorthStar Care Community in 2016, Myers' role expanded to encompass both Arbor Hospice and Hospice of Michigan. Myers was named Executive Vice President in 2017. As Executive Vice President, Chief Administrative Officer, Myers is a vital member of the Executive Team, managing all aspects of Finance, including general accounting, patient financial services, payroll, accounts payable. She also oversees Information Technology, Property Management, Contract Services, and the Quality and Compliance departments. Myers has been instrumental in providing the structure, stability and accountability needed as the organization transitioned into a statewide hospice provider with national influence. Myers is a certified public accountant (CPA) and a chartered global management accountant (CGMA). She has a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) from Bowling Green State University in Ohio, graduating cum laude.

Marcie Hillary - EVP

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Chief Experience Officer
Executive Vice President
Executive Vice President Community Relations, Chief Experience Officer

As Executive Vice President, Chief Experience Officer, Hillary oversees all fundraising, marketing, and communications initiatives. Working collaboratively with both Hospice of Michigan and Arbor Hospice Foundation Boards, and a statewide staff, Hillary's role is not only to raise money to fund programs but also to raise awareness for Hospice of Michigan and Arbor Hospice's not-for-profit mission. The fundraising team focuses on a strong annual fund along with major and planned gifts, grants, and high-profile events. Joining Hospice of Michigan in June 1997 as a Philanthropy Specialist, she has been promoted many times throughout her tenure, establishing a reputation as a compassionate leader and steadfast advocate for end-of-life care. In addition to her community relations duties, she is also the executive lead for the grief support, integrative therapies, and volunteer services functions. Hillary earned her Bachelor of Science degree from Aquinas College and a Master's in Public Administration from Grand Valley State University. She currently sits on the board at Aquinas College. In 2017, Hillary was honored with the Benjamin Franklin Outstanding Fundraising Professional Award by the West Michigan Association of Fundraising Professionals and has been recognized as one of the "40 Under 40" by the Grand Rapids Business Journal.

Mark Drumheller

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Performance Management

Mary Jo Smith

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Member of the NORTHSTAR QUALITY BOARD

Michael McCarthy

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CFP®, MST

Patrick Miller

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Member of the NORTHSTAR QUALITY BOARD

Commitment-to clinical excellence, to prioritizing exceptional patient care and to diversity, equity, and inclusion-are the foundation of Patrick's leadership. As President, Chief Executive Officer, Miller aspires to improve the organization's performance and enhance the lives of all who are touched by it. To help achieve our mission, Miller focuses on continually improving financial, quality and satisfaction outcomes, as well as creating operational efficiencies. In addition to these efforts, he leads the work to grow and develop new business partnerships throughout the United States through NorthStar Solutions Group, helping to ensure the success of NorthStar Care Community's partner organizations. Joining Hospice of Michigan in 2004 as Clinical Director, Miller was named Chief Operating Officer in June 2008. In January 2024, Miller assumed the role of President, CEO. Miller is a graduate of the Second Degree/Second Career program at Wayne State University's College of Nursing which followed his BS in biology from the University of Michigan. His graduate work, also at UM, includes an MBA and MHSA. His background includes a cultural exchange program in the Middle East, a fellowship on the Navajo Nation, and a leadership role on the Michigan Board of Mortuary Service. His involvement in several healthcare committees and community organizations includes having served as a board member for the Arab American Nurses Association, service on the Michigan Department of Community Health Task Force on Nursing Practice. Currently, Miller is a contributing member of the Michigan Oncology Quality Consortium Palliative Care and End of Life Task Force.

Sanford Linden

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Member of the BOARD of TRUSTEES
Immediate past Chair / Professional Parent Care ( Retired ) Southfield

Sean Guitar

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Member of the FOUNDATION BOARD
Immediate past Chair / Hewlett Packard / Shelby Township

Steven Wade

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Member of the FOUNDATION BOARD
Chairman / Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation / Traverse City