Our Leadership
Executive Team
Ryan Heinonen, 工商管理硕士, MSN, RN, cpp
Chief Executive Officer
Ryan Heinonen, 工商管理硕士, MSN, RN, cpp, has worked in various staff and leadership roles since starting at UPHS – Portage in 2010. Heinonen received his Associate’s Degree of Nursing from Gogebic Community College, Bachelors of Nursing, Masters of Science in Nursing Leadership, and Masters of Business Administration from Grand Canyon University. He is also a Certified Professional of 病人 Safety by the Institute of Healthcare Improvement, as well as a member of the American College of Healthcare Executives.
黛比年轻, MSN, RN, CENP
Chief Nursing Officer
黛比年轻, MSN, RN, CENP is a seasoned nurse executive and prioritizes quality patient experiences and outcomes, as well as improving staff professional development, 教育, 和支持. Her experience includes positions as Vice President of 病人 服务 and CNO for UP Health System – Portage (over 30 years), as well as Interim CNO and Executive Nurse Consultant at another LifePoint hospital in Tennessee. Deb also plays an important role as a volunteer board member for the Omega House, a residential care facility, providing a home-like environment for end-of-life care. Deb's 教育al achievements include a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from St. Olaf College in Minnesota and a Master of Science in Nursing from Northern Michigan University in Marquette. Deb is also certified in Executive Nursing Practice through the American Organization of Nurse Leaders.
Tracey Bershing, 工商管理硕士, PRh
Director of Physician 服务
Tracey Bershing, R.Ph., 工商管理硕士, has worked for UPHS – Portage since 2002, and has worked in various staff and leadership roles, including her dual role of Director of Inpatient 药店。 and Director of Physician 服务. Tracey received her Bachelor of 药店。 from Ferris State University and Masters of Business Administration from Michigan Technological University. She is also a member of the Michigan Pharmacist Association and the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists.
凯西贝尔德, BSN, RN, cpp
Director of Quality and Infection Prevention
凯西贝尔德, BSN, RN, cpp has worked for UPHS-Portage for a total of six and a half years, where she has worked in various staff and leadership roles, including Case Management, 家庭 Birthing Center Coordinator, and finally her current position of Director of Quality and Infection Prevention. Casey has over 16 years of experience in healthcare. Casey is a Certified Professional in 病人 Safety by the Institute of Healthcare Improvement and is the designated 病人 Safety Officer.
Brandi Rivest
Director of Human Resources
Brandi Rivest was born and raised in the Copper Country and has been with UPHS - Portage for 18 years, and has worked in various staff and leadership roles, originally starting in Registration. In 2017, Brandi transitioned into the Human Resources office, but in 2021 transitioned to Risk & Compliance until returning back to HR in March of 2022 as the new Director.
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