Management Team

Judson S. Neal, President and CEO

Jud has been with PBN since 1999. Responsible for the overall strategy and execution of objectives, he provides oversight in all facets of the organization. During his tenure, PBN has maintained a high client retention rate and nearly tripled in size.

Prior to joining PBN, Mr. Neal held Senior Vice President positions in publicly held medical device and services corporations for over 25 years.

Jud holds a BSBA from the University of Missouri, an MBA from Rockhurst University, and is a graduate of the Stanford Executive Program at Stanford University.

He is a Certified Health Business Management Executive (CHBME) through the Healthcare Billing and Management Association (HBMA) and is a contributing author to the book Collected Wisdom, Best Practices for Third Party Healthcare Billing Companies published by HBMA. Jud also serves on several committees of the HBMA and as a member of the Board of Directors. He was elected Vice President/President-Elect of the HBMA Executive Board in January, 2012.

Tammi Schaper, Tammi Schaper, VP Operations, Client Services, Quality

Since starting with PBN in 1986, Tammi has performed virtually every billing function for a wide variety of specialties. Ms. Shaper currently oversees the development and implementation of the company's Compliance Plan, HIPAA privacy and security policies, and auditing and training programs. Tammi's responsibilities also include being PBN's Quality Management Representative in our ISO program and providing leadership to client services.

Tammi holds a BS from Emporia State University (Summa Cum Laude). She is an associate member of HBMA and is currently working toward her certification through Health Care Compliance Association (HCCA).

Dave Hahner, VP Operations, Information Services

Dave began working with PBN in 1983. He is responsible for all of PBN's voice and data communications. Mr. Hahner also supports PBN's proprietary medical billing software, and provides software design and programming support for the network.

Dave earned a BSE in Mathematics from Emporia State University. After teaching math for several years, he worked for over 20 years providing technology solutions in medical billing, wholesale distribution, retail, and manufacturing as an employee and contractor.

 

Barrie Herbst, CPA, Chief Financial Officer

Barrie joined PBN in 1996. She oversees PBN's finance department, including all financial reporting, payroll, human resources, benefits, and financial reporting needed for tax accountants. Ms. Herbst also manages accounting and practice management for PBN clients, performing many of the same functions for them.

Barrie holds a BS in accounting from the University of Missouri at Kansas City and a Certified Public Accountant Certification.

 

Jonas Heinrich, Chief Administrative Officer: Manager, Credentialing and Contracting

Since 2007 Jonas and his department have consistently monitored network enrollment eligibility and react quickly to any issues to avoid physician cash flow disruption.

On the contracting side Jonas works closely with PBN physician clients and commercial payers to negotiate better quality contracts and higher reimbursements.

Jonas holds both a BS in Business Administration from Kansas State University and an M.B.A. from Rockhurst University, Kansas City.

 

Phyllis Morris, Director of Administrative Services

Phyllis has been with PBN since 1998. Mrs. Morris is responsible for the hiring, management, and leadership of the Customer Service Department, PBN's Courier and Receptionist, and provides administrative support for the President and CEO. Phyllis also fulfills the role of Facility Manager for PBN. Prior to joining PBN, she was employed with Puritan Bennett Corporation for 23 years in a variety of positions including Financial Analyst, Budgeting and Forecasting Coordinator, and Administrative Services.

 

Sarah Mountford, CPC, RCC  Director, Radiology Practice Services, Client Liaison

Sarah Mountford started with PBN in 1999.  Across her entire career Sarah has focused on medical billing and practice management.  Today, she oversees service delivery for PBN's Radiology practices.  She maintains coding certifications through the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) and the Radiology Coding Certification Board. 

Sarah holds a BA in Sociology from Whitman College in Walla Walla, Washington, with a minor in German.  Sarah also serves as a member of the Programs, Communications and Educational Products and Materials Committees of the Radiology Business Management Association (RBMA). 

 

Sharon Fasl, Client Liaison/Radiology Practice Manager

Prior to joining PBN in 2009, Sharon was the director of an MRI imaging center for 14 years. She was responsible for all facets of the practice including accounting, HR issues, patient care and operations management. She has been a registered radiologic technologist R.T.(R) since 1975 and worked at a large Kansas City hospital for 20 years, in a management/technologist role.

Sharon joined PBN as a Practice Manager for Radiology and will also serve as a client liaison for new PBN clients as needed. Sharon holds a BA in Healthcare Administration from Ottawa University.

Nancy Wiercinski, Client Liaison/Manager of Midland Division

Nancy joined PBN in 2009 as part of PBN's merger with Midland Professional Management. She helped start up Midland Professional Management in 1998 fulfilling duties including system implementation, developing of compliance polices, and overall operations.

Her responsibilities at PBN will include client liaison for all of the multi-specialty clients involved in the merger and management of the Midland Division.

Ms. Wiercinski has worked in the medical billing industry for over 20 years.