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Biography
Strategic attorney and business executive with 15+ years of experience at the intersection of law, business operations, contracting, negotiation, compliance, and enterprise risk management. Combines the legal judgment of a practicing attorney with substantial executive leadership experience managing complex commercial relationships, negotiating high-value agreements, resolving disputes, and advising senior leadership on legal and business strategy. Experienced in contract drafting and negotiation, litigation, mediation, arbitration, regulatory compliance, corporate governance, and general counsel services. Recognized for translating complex legal and business issues into practical solutions that protect organizational interests while advancing operational and strategic objectives.
Practice Areas
- Complex Contract Drafting & Negotiation
- Arbitration & Dispute Evaluation
- Business & Corporate Advisory Services
- Corporate Governance & Policy Development
- Vendor & Commercial Relationship Management
- Commercial Transactions & Contract Management
- Litigation & Trial Practice
- Enterprise Risk Management
- Executive Leadership & Strategic Planning
- Negotiation Strategy & Conflict Resolution
- Mediation & Alternative Dispute Resolution
- General Counsel & Strategic Legal Advice
- Regulatory & Compliance Counseling
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership
- Ethics & Compliance Programs
Education
- Michigan State University College of Law, East Lansing, Michigan
- Juris Doctor - 2004
- Marylhurst University
- Master of Business Administration - 2008
- Michigan State University
- Bachelor of Arts - 1993
Bar Admissions
- Oregon
Professional Associations
- Jackson County Bar Association, President
- Oregon State Bar Ethics Committee, Member
- Jackson County Circuit Court, Court-Appointed Arbitrator
Past Positions
- Dignity Health Purchasing Network / CommonSpirit Health – Remote, Chief Administrative Officer, 07/2022 to 06/2023
- CommonSpirit Health – Des Moines, Iowa, Vice President, 07/2018 to 06/2023
- Emerus, Inc. – The Woodlands, Texas, Vice President, 07/2016 to 07/2018
- MultiCare Health System – Tacoma, Washington, Vice President, 07/2015 to 07/2016
- Houston Methodist / MultiCare Health System – Houston, Texas & Tacoma, Washington, Procurement Director / Director of Contracting, 2013 to 2015
- Oregon Health & Science University – Portland, Oregon, Contracting Officer, 11/2007 to 03/2013