Letters of Reference

The following are general letters of reference for your review.  Click the name of the person providing the reference to display their letter.  For references regarding specific skills or experiences, please contact me.


Lanis L. Hicks, Ph.D.
Professor and Program Director
Health Services Management

Dr. Hicks was my instructor for Health Economics as part of my MHA masters program at MU.  She was adept at challenging me to consider the full economic impact of healthcare decisions.


Naresh Khatri, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Strategic Human Resources Management

Dr. Khatri was my instructor for Managing Human Resources in Health Care Organizations.  We also collaborated on a research paper that was just published in Hospital Topics (Volume 84, Issue 4, Fall 2006).


Frank A. Lazzaro, III
Administrative Director of Human Resources and
Leadership Development
Phelps County Regional Medical Center

Mr. Lazzaro has been one of my co-mentors, along with the Chief Financial and Operating Officer, during my administrative fellowship at Phelps County Regional Medical Center in Rolla, Missouri.  I have grown to value his guidance and his friendship.


David Moxley, MLS
Associate Director
Executive Masters of Health Administration Program

Mr. Moxley was my advisor during my MHA program, and he was also an instructor for my Methods of Health Services Research course.  He continues to be a valued advisor and friend.


Gerald A. Paule
Vice President
Chief Financial and Operating Officer
Phelps County Regional Medical Center

Mr. Paule has been one of my co-mentors, along with the Administrative Director of Human Resources and Leadership Development, during my administrative fellowship at Phelps County Regional Medical Center in Rolla, Missouri.