Ann Arbor, MI, February 23, 2024 –– The College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) is proud to announce the promotion of two distinguished senior leaders to executive positions on its Senior Leadership Team. Nicole Kerkenbush, MHA, MN, RN, BSN, CDH-E, CENP, has been promoted to Senior Vice President & Chief Learning & Member Experience Officer, and Jane Bogue has been elevated to Senior Vice President & Chief Growth Officer. These promotions underscore our dedication to serving the needs of our members and advancing the digital health industry by appointing leaders with a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.

Nicole Kerkenbush joined CHIME as the Vice President of Education in July 2023 and quickly demonstrated her exceptional ability to transform health and care through CHIME's educational offerings and events. With a distinguished career that includes serving in the United States Army Nurse Corps and key executive roles at Monument Health, Nicole brings a wealth of experience that will help strengthen the continued growth of CHIME. “Joining the CHIME family has been a pivotal moment in my career, and in my new role as Senior Vice President & Chief Learning & Member Experience Officer, I am eager to bring my experience as a healthcare provider and digital health leaderas well as a long-term CHIME memberto the forefront. Together, we can navigate the complexities of healthcare and drive meaningful change for the patients, healthcare providers, and communities we serve,” said Kerkenbush. In her new role, Kerkenbush will be responsible for all CHIME educational programming and membership relations with digital health provider leaders.

Jane Bogue, a successful revenue leader with an entrepreneurial mindset, has been with CHIME as Vice President & Chief Revenue Officer since 2021. Her promotion to Senior Vice President & Chief Growth Officer reflects her passion for digital media, market research, and face-to-face events, as well as her expertise in building new programs and opportunities for healthcare technology and service providers to scale, innovate, and reach their strategic goals. Jane's experience and innovative approach are poised to drive CHIME's success in the future. “I look forward to building programs that champion partnerships between industry partners and our members, uniting the healthcare industry and driving strategic collaborations that push healthcare forward,” said Bogue. In her new role, Bogue will now be responsible for the CHIME Foundation, both membership offerings and relations, and all business development opportunities at CHIME. Jane's experience and innovative approach are poised to drive CHIME's success in the future.

Russ Branzell, President and CEO of CHIME, expressed his confidence in the newly promoted leaders, stating, "Nicole and Jane are exceptional leaders who bring a wealth of experience and a shared vision for the future of CHIME. Their commitment to excellence and innovation is unparalleled, and I have the utmost trust in their ability to guide our organization to new heights. Together, we will continue to empower digital health leaders and shape the future of healthcare."

The CHIME Senior Leadership Team is now comprised of:

* Russ Branzell, President, Chief Executive Officer

* Jane Bogue, Senior Vice President, Chief Growth Officer

* Ed Czopek, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer

* Calli Dretke, Executive Vice President and Chief Digital and Marketing Officer

* Keith Fraidenburg, Executive Vice President, Chief Operating and Innovation Officer

* Nicole Kerkenbush, Senior Vice President, Chief Learning and Member Experience Officer

As the healthcare industry continues to undergo significant evolution, CHIME remains at the forefront, adapting and growing alongside our members. Together, we are dedicated to empowering our members and shaping the future of healthcare through innovation, collaboration, and excellence.

About CHIME

The College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) is an executive organization dedicated to serving chief information officers (CIOs), chief medical information officers (CMIOs), chief nursing information officers (CNIOs), chief innovation officers (CIOs), chief digital officers (CDOs) and other senior healthcare IT leaders. With more than 5,000 members in 56 countries plus two U.S. territories and over 180 healthcare IT business partners and professional services firms, CHIME and its three associations provide a highly interactive, trusted environment enabling senior professional and industry leaders to collaborate, exchange best practices, address professional development needs and advocate the effective use of information management to improve the health and care in the communities they serve. For more information, please visit chimecentral.org .

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Calli Dretke

Executive Vice President & Chief Digital and Marketing Officer

CHIME

1. 412.6255

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