Empowering Healthcare Leadership Through Expertise and Vision


Real-World Expertise at KZA

Our team is a diverse mosaic of professionals, including nurses, former healthcare administrators, and physicians. Collectively, they bring decades of  experience in managing practices, academic departments, and direct patient care.

Leadership Team


Meet the visionary leaders guiding KZA towards new heights in healthcare consulting. With a wealth of experience and a commitment to quality, our leadership team is dedicated to driving innovation, fostering client success, and navigating the ever-evolving healthcare landscape with strategic acumen. Together, we embody a collective passion for delivering unparalleled consulting services that leave a lasting impact.

LEADERSHIP TEAM


  • Picture of President & Chief Executive Officer, Cathy McDowell

    Cathy McDowell BSN, MBA

    President & Chief Executive Officer

    An accomplished clinical administrator, seamlessly integrating clinical experience with robust business acumen, offering a distinctive and valuable perspective.

  • Picture of Chief Financial Officer, Kim Compton

    Kim Compton

    Chief Financial Officer

    Leading financial strategies with precision and foresight.

  • Picture of Chief Financial Officer, Scott Quinn

    Scott Quinn

    Senior Vice President of Information Technology

    Driving innovation in IT solutions for the continuously evolving healthcare landscape.

  • Deborah Grider

    Deborah Grider

    Executive Consultant

    Going above and beyond to help industry leaders, physicians, and others achieve excellence.

    Bio

DIRECTORS


  • Nicolas Childs

    Nicolas Childs

    Director of Consulting Services

    Oversees the management and execution of KZA’s consulting projects.

    Bio
  • Pam Johnson

    Director of Education and Marketing Services

    Delivering quality education products to our customers.

OUR CONSULTANTS

Our consultants are not just experts; they are experienced leaders who bring real-world knowledge to every engagement.


  • Cathy McDowell

    Consultant & CEO

  • Alicia Anderson

    Alicia Anderson

    BS, AAS

  • Picture of consultant, Christine Banks

    Christine Banks

    RHIA, CPC, CPCO

  • Picture of consultant, Jennifer Cabrera

    Jennifer R. Cabrera

    PA-C, MSPA, MPH

  • Picture of consultant, Marissa Clemmer

    Marissa Clemmer

    CPC, CCS, CPMA, CPB, CANPC, CPEDC

  • Michelle DelMonico

    CPC, COSC, COBGC

  • Picture of consultant, Deborah Grider

    Deb­o­rah Grider

    CDIP, CCS-P, CPC, CPC-I, CPC-P, COC, CEMC, CPMA

  • Picture of consultant, Mary LeGrand

    Mary LeGrand

    RN, MA, CCS-P, CPC

  • Picture of consultant, Michael Marks

    Michael R. Marks, MD

    MD, MBA

  • Picture of consultant, Christy Moss

    Christy Moss

    BS, CPA

  • Picture of consultant, Kim Pollock

    Kim Pollock

    RN, MBA, CPC

  • Picture of consultant, Teri Romano

    Teri Romano

    BSN, MBA, CMDP

  • Picture of consultant, Jarod Rybacki

    Jarod Rybacki

    CPC, MBA, FACHE

  • Marianne Waterman

    Marianne Waterman

    CPC, COSC

  • Picture of consultant, Heidi Weber

    Heidi Weber

    Consultant

  • Picture of consultant, Cheryl Wergin

    Cheryl Wergin

    MA

  • Karen L. Whelan

    CPC, CPMA, CPCO, CGSC, COSC, CCVTC

  • Picture of consultant, Angela Woodard

    Angela Woodard

    LPN, CPC, CPMA, COSC, RHIT, CEMA

  • Marcia Yeskoo

    Consultant

  • Picture of consultant, Karen Zupko

    Karen Zupko

    Founder & Consultant


Our Partnerships

We collaborate with professional organizations and medical societies that are dedicated to supporting Physicians and Managers to achieve business success.