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Entrepreneur. Lean Six Sigma Green Belt. eHealth Evangelist. Geonetric's leadership team has numerous skill sets and will provide guidance, support and oversight to ensure your project's success.
Eric is a passionate CEO. He's an energetic leader. But, at his core, he's a visionary. Eric co-founded Geonetric in 1999 and despite a decade of impressive success, he continuously pushes our team to uncover new ways to improve the experience patients have interacting with their health providers.
Eric has led Geonetric to many accomplishments, including being named a Best Place to Work by Modern Healthcare and the Edge Business Magazine, Software Company of the Year by the Technology Association of Iowa (TAI), and an Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Company. Eric himself was selected as TAI's 2009 CEO of the Year and a Forty Under 40 honoree by the Corridor Business Journal.
Eric holds a BA in business administration from The University of Iowa, and is a member of numerous organizations including the Technology Association of Iowa, the Healthcare Strategists Forum and the Healthcare Information Management Systems Society. An active board member of the Cedar Rapids Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, he's an outspoken proponent of the Cedar Rapids/Iowa City Corridor and is always investigating new ways to recruit and retain quality employees to the state, as well as keep young, talented workers in Iowa.
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Ben is Geonetric's thought leader. He writes and speaks extensively about industry trends, Geonetric's eHealth research and the leading efforts of our clients. As a co-owner of Geonetric, Ben uses his professional experience in information technology, business and healthcare, to lead Geonetric through its rapid growth.
Prior to working at Geonetric, Ben worked in business process re-engineering and enterprise software development with organizations such as University of Iowa Healthcare and the Michigan Insurance Bureau. He holds a BSE in Computer Engineering from The University of Michigan and an MBA in eBusiness and Strategic Management from The University of Iowa.
Ben is a member of the Healthcare Information Management Systems Society (HIMSS) and is a co-chair for the HIMSS eHealth Special Interest Group. He's also a member of the Microsoft Healthcare Users Group, the American College of Healthcare Executives, the Society for Healthcare Strategy and Market Development, and has been a judge of the eHealth Leadership Awards for the past five years.
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Linda's extensive experience guiding marketing, communications and sales teams provides an impressive backdrop to her role at Geonetric. She leads marketing activities, executing Geonetric's integrated marketing strategy to evolve our brand and successfully drive growth. In addition, Linda successfully plans and executes the company's business development and sales strategies, and she manages employee communications.
Previously with Alliant Energy, Linda was responsible for managing Web applications and employee communications. In addition, she led project management and strategic planning teams for a local Web development company.
Linda holds a BA in Business Administration from William Penn University and an MBA, with an emphasis in Marketing and Finance, from Northwestern University's Kellogg Graduate School of Management. She's a member of the International Association of Business Communicators, Public Relations Society of America, and the Society for Healthcare Strategy & Market Development, and is a Lean Six Sigma Certified Green Belt.
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Chris brings a wealth of financial management experience to Geonetric's executive team, offering the advice and insight needed to ensure effective strategic planning. He is responsible for planning, implementing and managing all of Geonetric financial activities, including accounting, business planning, budgeting, reporting, forecasting, and other day-to-day operations.
With more than 15 years experience, Chris has a solid understanding of how to successfully manage a fast-growing company. Prior to joining Geonetric, Chris held senior leadership roles in the insurance software industry and the ground transportation industry. He also has seven years experience in public accounting.
Chris received his BA in accounting from the University of Northern Iowa. He is a member of the Iowa Society of Certified Public Accountants and the American Society of Certified Public Accountants.
Michelle brings to Geonetric a wide range of project management, content strategy and management consulting experience, principally in the area of healthcare. She was a founding partner of Think Safe, Inc., where she developed software providing interactive voice instructions for medical emergencies. Michelle has also written a book on pregnancy and childbirth, authored award-winning reference books for the Gale Group, and facilitated Gale’s transition from print to electronic publishing.
Michelle's work has focused on empowering individuals to take responsibility for their health, and she is passionate about the Web’s capacity for building bridges between healthcare providers and patients. Michelle holds a bachelor's degree in English and business from Wright State University and has completed graduate studies in business administration.
Kevin helps hospitals and health systems advance their online goals and stay ahead in the competitive healthcare landscape. He offers the guidance and resources industry professionals need to make informed decisions about eHealth initiatives.
With five years of sales and marketing experience, Kevin has a proven track record of driving business growth. Previously with Kaplan Test Prep and Admissions, where he held positions as Marketing Manager and most recently Associate Relationship Manager, he was instrumental at implementing effective business development campaigns.
Kevin was honored as the 2006 National Sales Performance Champion and presented with the 2007 Regional Teamwork Award from Kaplan Test Prep and Admission. He holds a BA in Communications from Clarke College.
Stacey helps healthcare organizations identify their online needs and shares how Geonetric can help them build a Web presence that delivers value. She brings more than 11 years of sales and management experience to Geonetric, most recently as a top performer at both New Horizons Computer Learning Center and Yellow Book USA. Stacey was named a 2008-2009 Top Performer Executive at New Horizons and received the 2006 President's Club Achievement Award at Yellow Book.
Stacey completed the John Maxwell Leadership Development training and holds numerous Microsoft technology training certifications. She holds a BA in psychology from the University of Northern Iowa.
