National Advisory Board

The role of the National Advisory Board is to advance the goals of the association as a leader in the business of health care office management. The National Advisory Board is responsible for overall policy and direction under the supervision of the PAHCOM Executive Director.

Carol Aiken, CMM

In 1995 I had already been employed in the healthcare field in various capacities for many years but became intrigued by an offer that was made to me to manage a three-physician medical practice. Excited at the prospect of learning something new and different in healthcare, I enthusiastically accepted the position. My enthusiasm soon became mixed with apprehension as I began to quickly realize exactly what I did not know about managing a medical practice... read more 

Teri Arseneau, CMM

I was introduced to PAHCOM 20 years ago when I heard, `They've got a good newsletter. We should join'... read more

Janet Burch, CMM

I was struggling to discover what I ultimately wanted to do when our nurse practitioner found a brochure in the trash can in one of our physicians' offices. The brochure spoke of a professional association for health care office managers, and, knowing my struggle, she thought that I might find it interesting... read more

Gail Eminhizer, CMM

"In 1993, one of my physicians handed me a Medical Economics article on professional organizations for practice office managers, which highlighted PAHCOM and the CMM designation. My physicians and I agreed that PAHCOM's continuing education and networking opportunities would benefit both me and our practice... read more

Kimberly D. Kruger, CMM

"My experience in the medical field began after graduating from college in 1978. I was young and ambitious and, like many of you, learned first hand the importance of hard work and dedication in successfully managing a medical practice... read more

Pam Lewis, CMM

"I joined PAHCOM many years ago when I was living in Pensacola, FL, and managing a surgical practice... read more

Maggie Mac, CMM CPC CMSCS PCS CCP ICCE

"My career as an office manager began quickly and unexpectedly. I was asked by a friend of mine to set up his medical office and get everything ready for his transition from a multispecialty clinic practice to private practice. I had no experience whatsoever in setting up or managing a medical practice... read more