Healthcare and Medical

TIMOTHY D. WYNN President Wynn’s Family Market

Timothy D. Wynn was born into the family business and has overseen changes into the niche gourmet market that have allowed Wynn’s Family Market to thrive in a competitive landscape. After becoming president in 1987, Wynn was one of the youngest grocery presidents in the industry. Wynn implemented changes such as a catering business, home delivery, greater personal service, unique items, a distinctive wine department, and a kitchen that makes carryout meals from scratch.

FIRST JOB: Burning boxes behind the grocery store. I had to stand on a milk crate and hang on the handle of the door to shut the furnace. BEST ADVICE: You can’t steal second with your foot on first base. You must take risks in life and in business to succeed. SECRET TO SUCCESS: Always look ahead and be innovative. HOBBIES: Travel, fishing, golf ADVICE TO 18-YEAR-OLD SELF: Don’t stress out over the mistake you’re going to make. It will be one of the best learning tools you have for the future. BUCKET LIST: Arctic exploration to view polar bears in fall 2020 PAUL C. HILTZ President and CEO NCH Healthcare System Paul C. Hiltz took over the helm of NCH Healthcare System, Collier County’s largest non-government employer, in September 2019. Prior to his arrival, Hiltz, a boardcertified Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives, served in executive positions in Ohio, including as president and CEO of Mercy Medical Center; senior executive with Mercy Health (formerly Catholic Health Partners) and president and CEO of Mercy Hospital – Mt. Airy, and Mercy Health’s Springfield, Ohio region. SCOTT BURGESS President and CEO David Lawrence Centers for Behavioral Health

With more than 25 years of healthcare experience and as a licensed clinician, Scott Burgess works closely with the behavioral health nonprofit’s board of directors to manage DLC’s operations and development. He provides administrative, clinical, and strategic direction for 300-plus professional staff who provide mental health, substance use, and integrated health-care solutions for more than 9,000 children and adults each year. He led Collier County’s effort to develop its first-ever strategic plan for mental health and addiction services and is now actively mobilizing that five-year plan as chair of the Collier Coalition for Healthy Minds

EDUCATION: Concordia University (MA) BEST ADVICE: Treat everyone you encounter like they are a beloved family member; that will ensure exceptional client care and customer service. LESSON LEARNED: “Love God with all your heart, soul, mind and strength, and love your neighbor as yourself.” (Mark 12:30-31) FAVORITE MOVIE: It’s a Wonderful Life FAVORITE TV SHOWS: Series such as Stranger Things, Blacklist, Game of Thrones, and Designated

Survivor

EDUCATION: Xavier University (MHA) NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENT: Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE) FIRST JOB: Burger Chef (now Hardee’s) SECRET TO SUCCESS: It’s one that I’ve been committed to throughout my years, and that’s to make sure I am surrounded by great people/teammates. HOBBIES: Tennis and reading FAVORITE MOVIE: Saving Private Ryan FAVORITE TRAVEL DESTINATION: Italy BUCKET LIST: Ireland LESLIE LASCHEID CEO Neighborhood Health Clinic

Growing up in a medical family, Leslie Lascheid chose a career of business and law before supporting her parents in establishing the Neighborhood Health Clinic in 1999. She has brought her acumen to expand the clinic’s focus on the patient. Having a gravely ill child heightened her empathy for patients. “I genuinely understand the confusion and discomfort of trying to manage health care,” she says. Hiking the Appalachian Trail with her son inspired her to became a licensed commercial airline pilot.

EDUCATION: Carnegie Mellon University; Wharton School HOMETOWN: Sewickley, Pennsylvania FIRST JOB: With my best friend, we would jumpstart people’s cars during the winter. We used that money to purchase a plow for my brother’s Jeep and ran a snow removal business plowing driveways and shoveling sidewalks. FUNNIEST WORKPLACE EXPERIENCE: When presenting at an important business meeting, I always wore a black suit and black shoes. One day, I was scheduled to present during an important meeting only to discover that I had with me only two left shoes, one with a 1.5-inch heel and one with a 3-inch. I had no choice but to wear them. Imagine the sight of me hobbling across a courtroom!

DAN LAVENDER President and CEO Moorings Park

Moorings Park Institute is a 40-year-old life plan community which has three campuses, with its newest, Moorings Park Grande Lake, under construction. Prior to joining Moorings Park in 2006, Dan Lavender was chief financial officer for Methodist ElderCare Services in Columbus, Ohio. He currently serves on the boards of the Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce, Florida Gulf Coast University Foundation, and Naples Zoo. He was recognized as a “Man of Distinction” by Champions For Learning.

EDUCATION: Ohio University (MBA) BEST ADVICE: My father used to tell me, “Don’t worry about your next assignment, focus on the existing assignment.” LESSON LEARNED: You can’t always control perceptions or outcomes, only your integrity and response. FAVORITE COLLIER COUNTY RESTAURANT: Bistro 821 and True Food Kitchen PETS: Zeke and Jasmine (toy poodles) EMILY PTASZEK President and CEO Healthcare Network Emily Ptaszek served as the chief operating officer for Healthcare Network prior to assuming her current role in August 2019. She is a highly accomplished, boardcertified clinical psychologist who brings more than 10 years of clinical experience to her executive leadership role. She joined the nonprofit provider of full primary medical services, dental care, and integrated behavioral health for both adults and children. The federally qualified health center has 21 healthcare sites in Collier County serving approximately 50,000 residents annually. SCOTT LOWE CEO Physicians Regional Healthcare System

Scott Lowe joined Cleveland Clinic Florida in 1998 as part of the management team that developed and opened the Naples campus and remained as the director of finance for all Florida operations until 2005. He was the CFO of Surgery Partners, LLC in Tampa from 2005 to 2008 prior to returning to Naples to join Physicians Regional Healthcare System. His earlier career includes appointments in managed care with Neighborhood Health Partners and Blue Cross Blue Shield.

EDUCATION: University of Texas (MPH), University of Miami, (MBA) HOMETOWN: Naples, Florida BEST ADVICE: Effective communication is essential. SECRET TO SUCCESS: The staff and physicians I get the pleasure to work with TOUGHEST CHALLENGE: Change is a constant in health care, but we adapt and move forward. HOBBIES: Hunting, fishing PETS: Frank (bullmastiff) and Masten (English bulldog) FAVORITE COLLIER COUNTY RESTAURANT: Shula’s

CAUSES: Board positions with Marco Island YMCA and March Island Charter Middle School

EDUCATION: Loyola University (PsyD), Florida Atlantic University (MBA) NOTABLE ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Achieving board certification—approximately only 4 percent of psychologists in the U.S. are board-certified. Inaugural recipient of the “Alumni Award for Leadership,” from the Department of Psychology at Loyola University LESSON LEARNED: Life is fragile; tend to your relationships when you have the chance. HOBBIES: Hiking, traveling, home renovation, and design FAVORITE TRAVEL DESTINATION: The Netherlands BUCKET LIST: Hiking in Patagonia JAYSEN F. ROA President and CEO Avow Hospice, Inc.

Jaysen F. Roa’s career has been focused primarily in post-acute health services. Since joining Avow, Roa has overseen the enhancement of existing operations as well as new and existing program development, including non-hospice palliative care, Avow Kids, Aunt Janet’s House, and the We Honor Veteran’s programs. Additionally, during his tenure, Avow significantly increased the number of patients and families it serves across its programs.

EDUCATION: Webster University (MHA and MBA) BEST ADVICE: It came from my grandparents. As first-generation Americans who lived through the Great Depression, they always told me I could do anything I set my mind to and worked hard to achieve. SECRET TO YOUR SUCCESS: Having great colleagues and friends throughout my career LESSON LEARNED: If it’s not documented, it didn’t happen! HIDDEN TALENT: I’m great at movie trivia. FAVORITE COLLIER COUNTY PLACE TO VISIT: Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary BUCKET LIST: Traveling to Australia and New Zealand