Mary R. Trimmer
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MARY R. TRIMMER
11323 Overdale Court
Plymouth, MI 48170
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248.489.6978 (office) 734.416.9820 (home)
SUMMARY Senior executive with 29 years diverse leadership experience (CEO, line operations, information systems, consulting, human resources and nursing). Experience in large teaching and smaller community facilities. Strengths in information technology, strategic planning, medical staff relations, community relations, creative problem solving and finance. Consistently produces outstanding results through development of strong teams, productive relationships and commitment to mission/values. A skilled communicator with an open, personal style.
EXPERIENCE
2003 – Present TRINITY HEALTH (Novi, MI)
(Catholic healthcare system created by merger of the Holy Cross Health System and Mercy Health Services in 2000; includes 45 hospitals, 372 outpatient facilities, numerous assisted-living facilities, home health, hospice programs and senior housing communities in seven states)
Senior Vice President, Project Genesis Operations
(Project Genesis: Corporate-wide implementation of clinical and revenue management information systems designed to enable transformational changes in the delivery of care, leading to substantial improvements in quality of care and patient safety)
ü Leadership of corporate operational resources (eg, revenue management, clinical services, communications)
ü Integration of technical and operational components
ü Measurement and realization of benefits derived
ü Leadership of shared decision making process
ü ‘Coach’ to member organization CEOs
ü Internal and external promotion of Project Genesis
1994 – 2003 MERCY HOSPITAL (Port Huron, MI)
119 beds (104 acute beds; 15 rehabilitation beds)
Member of Trinity Health (Novi, MI)
(Service area population: 170,000; intense market with two competing hospitals and high unemployment)
President and Chief Executive Officer (1994 – Present)
$70M Net Revenue; 678 FTEs; 220 Physicians
Clinical specialization in oncology, cardiovascular, rehabilitation
and orthopedic services
Major Accomplishments
ü Refocused organization after FTC failed to approve local merger; repositioned organization in highly competitive environment
ü Established financially sound employed physician network throughout region
ü Strengthened community perception through targeted marketing, senior team involvement and personal contacts
ü Successfully renegotiated joint operating agreement for advanced cardiovascular services with local competitor
ü Established major ambulatory campus (primary care; urgent care; ancillaries; surgery); 130 unit Senior Housing complex added to campus
ü Implemented comprehensive integrated information systems June 2003 (Cerner/clinical, including CPOE; HealthQuest/patient financial services); served as ‘alpha’ site for system-wide implementation
ü Negotiated joint venture with local physicians for ownership and operation of ambulatory surgery center (July 2003)
ü Member of Trinity Health’s ALI (Advanced Leadership Institute) Team; sponsored by National Center for Healthcare Leadership; conducted by University of Michigan Business School (March 2003 – September 2003)
1990 – 1994 BATTLE CREEK HEALTH SYSTEM (Battle Creek, MI)
384 acute beds (2 sites); 187 long term care beds (2 sites)
Member of Mercy Health Services (Farmington Hills, MI)
(Sole hospital provider in community following 1988 merger of Community and Leila/Mercy Hospitals; strong competition from two major hospitals in Kalamazoo)
Senior Vice President (1990 – 1994)
Line responsibility for medical staff and professional and ancillary departments
Administrative liaison for Board of Trustees
Major Accomplishments
ü Operationally merged departments from both parent hospitals; re-designed management roles; streamlined management structure
ü Established working environment characterized by service, quality, cooperation, integrity and fairness
ü Significantly enhanced Medical Staff relationships through increased collaboration and system redesign
1986 – 1990 GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL & HEALTH CENTER (Dayton, OH)
560 bed acute care teaching hospital; 440 bed nursing home
Member of Sisters of Charity Health Care System (Cincinnati)
Vice President, Operations (1988 – 1990)
Assistant Vice President, Operations (1986 – 1988)
Line responsibility for clinical and support departments
Administrative liaison for medical staff departments and committees
Major Accomplishments
ü Relocated medical residency clinics to satellite facilities to improve access and enhance educational experience
ü Phased out hospital-based Medical Technology program and assisted in establishing city-wide, university-based program
1985 – 1986 ERNST & WHINNEY (Cincinnati)
Manager, Healthcare Management Consulting Services
Major Accomplishments
ü Developed and implemented acuity-based staffing standards for hospital clients in Midwest and Mid-South
ü Conducted hospital operational assessments and productivity studies
1976 – 1984 METHODIST HOSPITAL OF INDIANA, INC. (Indianapolis)
(1100 bed tertiary teaching hospital)
Director; Staffing, Training and Development (1981 – 1984)
Assistant Director; Training and Development (1980 – 1981)
Coordinator; Education and Training (1978 – 1980)
Instructor; Education and Training (1977 – 1978)
Head Nurse; Newborn Nursery (1976 – 1977)
Major Accomplishments
ü Developed, managed and taught management and supervisory training programs
ü Implemented hospital information system training program for more than 2000 users
EDUCATION
MBA (Finance) – Indiana University – 1983
Diploma (RN) – Methodist Hospital/Memphis – 1975
BS (Mathematics) – Illinois State University – 1972
COMMUNITY & PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
Present
Baker College of Michigan
Member, Board of Directors
Catholic Health Association
Member, Bylaws & Membership Committee
American College of Healthcare Executives
Diplomate
Past
Baker College of Port Huron
Member, Board of Regents
Community Foundation of St. Clair County
Member, Board of Directors
Economic Development Alliance of St. Clair County
Member, Board of Directors
United Way of St. Clair County
Member, Board of Directors
Health Careers Academy of St. Clair County
President, Board of Directors
Warde Laboratory
Member, Board of Directors
Tri-Hospital MRI
Vice-Chair, Board of Directors
Tri-Hospital EMS
Vice Chair, Board of Directors
PERSONAL
Husband – G. Steven Trimmer
Married 34 years
Two married sons; three granddaughters