Theresa Hush
CEO, Co-Founder
Terry is a health care strategist and change expert with experience across the health care spectrum. Her many accomplishments in the public, non-profit and private sectors include leading the transformation of Blue Cross Blue Shield regulations in Illinois, improving access to care as Director of the Illinois Medicaid program, and serving in executive leadership for both private payers and physician organizations. An expert at creating consensus for desired change through education and collaboration, Terry helps organizations take actions that will direct their future through meaningful technology and programs
Thomas Dent, M.D.
President, Co-Founder
Tom champions physician involvement in quality data and giving physicians a voice in the health care marketplace. A family physician who created and led Family Medicine residency programs, Tom has collaborated in both community hospitals and academic medical centers, and developed two physician organizations. An expert on using data registries to improve physician quality and patient outcomes, he speaks nationally at forums and conferences. Tom maintains his board certification in Family Medicine. He considers his biggest success as a practicing physician to be effective communication with patients that prompts lifestyle changes and improves outcomes.
Phillip Lavin
Senior Data Architect
Phil has steered key database development for the Roji Registry since he joined the company in 2006. Prior to joining Roji Health Intelligence, Phil spent nearly two decades at Hewlett-Packard, where, among other projects, he overcame many technical challenges to convert a proprietary legacy database system to the Microsoft SQL Server platform. While at HP, he also designed and developed applications for Internet security, database administration and end-user reporting. In addition to his extensive knowledge of database architecture, Phil has the exceptional ability to bridge the gap between non-technical end users and the tech community. He is also a certified Version 2.7 Control Specialist
Dave Halpert
Chief of Client Team
Dave draws on experience in the classroom to educate physicians and organizations how to implement quality programs in order to maximize benefits for patients. Prior to joining Roji Health Intelligence in 2006, he taught economics and history, having earned his Master of Education, with a concentration in curriculum and instruction, from Loyola University Chicago. His background in curriculum development is a great asset as Roji Health Intelligence creates and implements projects designed to improve the quality of health care
Don Newman
Senior Developer and Applications Lead
Don started as a help desk support specialist for Roji in 2011 and since then has demonstrated remarkable leadership qualities, climbing to the role of Senior Developer and Applications Lead. Having worked as both a front-end and back-end developer, he has the flexibility to create friendly interfaces with robust server-side applications. Driven by collaboration, he takes pride in creating useful solutions to complex problems with his team. Holding degrees in Engineering and Computer Science, Don has experience bridging the gap between Roji’s platform and hundreds of EHRs.
Tim Mickelson
Director of Information Security
With two decades of experience in computer systems and networks, Tim has always been fascinated by finding elegant, efficient ways to make improvements through automation. He first put his computer science degree into practice at JD Edwards, where he learned project management and server administration. At Roji Health Intelligence for more than a decade, Tim has managed several major system upgrades and created the foundation for Roji’s applications. He oversees Roji’s internal and external networks, servers in AWS, and security, and is devoted to ensuring that clients’ confidential data is protected. For Tim, helping clients and their patients is the greatest reward of working for Roji.
Leonard Ho
Demand Generation Lead
Drawing on extensive experience in product development and marketing, Leonard discovered his passion for improving health care early in his career, hoping to make a positive difference in people’s lives. He has led marketing strategy and lead generation for a range of small and large for-profits and non-profits, promoting products and services ranging from safe storage and disposal of medical waste to professional services and benefits for medical association members. Skilled at understanding clients’ needs, he strives to focus on finding real solutions in a collaborative relationship.