Management Team
Dave Hahner, President and CEO
Dave began his career with PBN in 1983. Prior to his role as President and CEO, he was Vice President of Operations managing the A/R and Batch Entry departments as well as being responsible for improving daily processes and all IT systems at PBN. In his current role, he is responsible for the overall strategy and execution of objectives and provides leadership in all facets of the organization.
Dave has a degree in Mathematics from Emporia state University and taught math for several years at high school and college levels before moving into a business and technology career. He has been providing technology solutions in medical billing, wholesale distribution, retail, and manufacturing for over 30 years.
Tammi Schaper, Senior VP - Operations, Client Services & Quality Assurance
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.
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.
Phyllis Morris, Director of Administrative Services
Phyllis began her career with PBN in 1998. She provides administrative support for the President and CEO, fulfills the role of Facility Manager for PBN, and is part of the marketing team. 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.
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, CPC Client Liaison
Nancy joined PBN in 2009 as part of a merger with a local billing company. She helped with the startup and management of that company for 12 years.
Nancy has worked in the medical billing industry for over 25 years.
Her responsibilities at PBN include being a Client Liaison for anesthesia, pain and surgery clients.
Nancy holds an associate degree in accounting and is a certified coder through AAPC.
Karri Comelli, CPC - Client Liaison
Karri joined the PBN team in February of 2000. She began her career in the A/R Dept where she was a supervisor for a Radiology client.
Last year, she was promoted to the position of Client Liaison for Radiology and Multi-specialty clients.
Karri has worked in the medical billing industry for over 25 years.
Sheryl Ramey, CPC Client Liaison
Sheryl began her career at PBN in 2012 as a Client Liaison.
She currently supports both multi-specialty and radiology clients for PBN.
Prior to joining PBN, Sheryl worked at Kansas City Cancer Center as a financial counselor and patient liaison, closely working with patients and physicians to ensure benefits, eligibility and correct coding. She brings more than 20 years’ experience in the health care and the insurance industry. Sheryl is also a Certified Professional Coder (CPC) through the AAPC.