Candidates for President Elect - Sherry Compton and Eric Kirkland

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1 Candidates for President Elect - Sherry Compton and Eric Kirkland Sherry Compton, MBA, RRT, AE-C Job Title: Assistant Professor, Reynolds Community College, Respiratory Therapy Distance Education Coordinator AAS Respiratory Therapy (J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College, ) BA Health Care Administration (Mary Baldwin College, ) Masters of Business Administration (Averett College, ) Co -Education Chair Central District co-director Chair, Capital City Symposium I have had the opportunity to serve the Virginia Society for Respiratory Care, as co-education Chair, co-director of the Central District and as the Chair of the Capital City Symposium. I have enjoyed networking with other professionals across the state and beyond. In July 2014, I was appointed to the Virginia Advisory Board on Respiratory Care. As an educator, I feel that I offer a unique perspective that may have a positive impact to the continued growth and future of the Virginia Society for Respiratory Care. Erik Kirkland, MBA, RRT Job Title: Director Cardiovascular/Respiratory/Neurodiagnostics/Sleep Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital, Nassawadox, VA Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy Medical College of Georgia, Augusta GA Class of 1984 Masters in Business Administration Brenau University, Gainesville GA Class of 1998 Central District Director Strategic Planning Chair 2013 Present To continue to support the advancement and promotion of the Respiratory Therapy professionals in the State of Virginia. To promote the encouragement of those considering a medical professional career to select the Respiratory Care Professional path.

2 Ann Beverly, BBA, RRT Candidates for Vice-President Ann Beverly, Michael Simmons Job Title: Supervisor of the Arterial Blood Gas Laboratory, Chesapeake Regional Hospital Employed at Chesapeake Regional Hospital as a RRT for over 20 years and Supervisor of the Arterial Blood Gas laboratory for 15+ years. Ann is a member of the College of American Pathologist (CAP) Laboratory Regulation Team, the Portsmouth Medical Reserve Corp. (PMRC) and a CPR instructor for the AHA. Previous AARC or VSRC Activities: Ann has worked for more than 15 years with the VSRC holding various positions such as Spring Symposium Chairperson and Committee Member, Tidewater District Director and as a Past Vice President of the VSRC; and she is also a member of the AARC. Michael Simmons, BS, RRT Job Title: I currently serve as the Assistant Rehab Director at Community Memorial Healthcenter in South Hill, Virginia. I am responsible for the following departments: Respiratory Care, EKG, Acute Care Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, and the Echo/Vascular Lab. My goal is to provide operational excellence including human resource management, fiscal management, information management and supply management. I am also responsible to promote the rehab departments, demonstrate effective customer service, provide safe, high quality, effective, efficient care and exhibit professional growth. Graduated from Mount Olive College with a Bachelor of Science in Health Care Management in December Currently, I am serving as the Central District Co-Chair for the second year. I have been an active member of the AARC since I support and attend the VSRC s central district meetings and the capital city symposiums. I serve on the advisory board for the Reynolds Community College respiratory program. I believe that the VSRC should promote professional excellence and advance the science and practice of respiratory care. We should serve as advocates for our patients and their families. I also support the vision of the VSRC by continuing to be a leader in the art and science of Respiratory Care throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia. As a veteran of our armed forces, I was fortunate to see different parts of the world and was able to practice respiratory care in these areas. I have also served in many leadership roles in the military as well as a civilian. I have also served as the President of the Longbridge Volunteer Fire Department. With this background, I intend to lead the VSRC in a positive direction while supporting our values professionalism, collaboration, innovation, and inclusion.

3 Pat Doorley, MS, RRT, FAARC Candidates for Delegate Pat Doorley, Ed Robinson Job Title: Therapy Services Coordinator, Pulmonary Diagnostics and Respiratory Therapy Services, UVA Health System Bachelor of Science, Respiratory Therapy, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, 1974 Master of Science, Health Sciences, SUNY at Stony Brook, 1978 Virginia Society for Respiratory Care, Inc.: member since 1980 Chair, Bylaws Committee, 2006 present Parliamentarian, , 2004, VAAHP Delegate, AARC Delegate, AARC Alternate Delegate, Past President, President, President Elect, James P. Baker Award, 1986 Vice President, Blue Ridge District, Junior Director, Numerous Committee Appointments, American Association for Respiratory Care: member since 1972 Member, Ad Hoc Committee on 2015 and Beyond, 2011 present Member, Judicial Committee, 2006 present Awarded AARC Lifetime Membership, 2011 Director, AARC Board of Directors, Chair, Position Statement Committee, , Member, Position Statement Committee, Member, Special Committee on Ethics and Professional Behavior, Member Patient Safety and Professional Practice Committee, Member, Ad Hoc Committee on Asthma Care, Secretary, Board of Directors, 2000 Director, AARC Board of Directors, Consultant, Bylaws Committee, 1995 Virginia Liaison, RCP 2001 Steering Committee, Delegate of the Year, 1994 Member, Bylaws Committee, 1994 Member, House of Delegates, Resolutions Committee, 1994 Virginia Delegate, House of Delegates, Chairperson, House of Delegates, Orientation Committee, 1993 Member, House of Delegates, Orientation Committee, Virginia Alternate Delegate, House of Delegates,

4 I accepted the nomination to be a candidate for the AARC Delegate position for the VSRC because I believe my years of practice (42 and counting!), and long association with the VSRC, provides me with a unique perspective. My professional practice as a Respiratory Therapist has afforded me the opportunity to participate in this profession as a student, clinical practitioner, colleague, educator, facilitator, and multi-disciplinary team member. Each of these roles has enhanced my understanding of the profession of Respiratory Therapy as well as the role of the profession within the larger health care industry. My demonstrated commitment to the profession and many years of dedicated service to the VSRC qualifies me to serve responsibly in this role. I am honored to have been nominated for this position. If elected, I will responsibly represent the members of the VSRC to the best of my abilities. Edward P. Robinson Jr. RRT-NPS, RPFT Job Title: Staff Therapist, Lake Taylor Transitional Care Hospital 2012-present, Staff Therapist Supervisor, RT Team coordinator, Sentara Leigh Hospital Director Respiratory Care Chesapeake Regional Medical Center, , Director Respiratory Care, Lake Taylor Hospital Norfolk State University , Tidewater Community College RT Program Over the last 2 decades: Current VSRC Tidewater District Director, VSRC Past President, VSRC Public Relations Chairman, VSRC Spring Program Chairman (VSRC Symposium by the Sea committee chairman) As a Respiratory Therapist with over 38 years of experience in acute and sub acute care, and over 20 years experience as a RT manager, I feel that we have arrived at a crossroads in the profession. What will the profession look like 5 years from now? Will changes in Medicare, Medicaid reimbursement force health care providers to reevaluate how they deliver respiratory care services? Will the Affordable Care Act change how we practice respiratory care? Is an associate degree an appropriate level of education for an entry level Respiratory Therapist? All of these questions will be answered over the next five years and Virginia RTs need someone who will represent them with thoughtfulness and vigor, when these issues are raised on a national level. That is why I respectfully ask for your vote for VSRC Delegate.

5 Candidates for Northern District Director Cassandra Johnson, Jessica Taylor Cassandra Johnson MBA, RRT-NPS Job Title: Team Leader, Respiratory Care Services, Inova Fairfax Medical Campus Associate of Applied Science, Respiratory Therapy, Pima Medical Institute, Denver, CO Bachelors in Business Management & Marketing from University of Phoenix, Denver, CO Masters degree in Business Administration from University of Phoenix, Denver, CO I have attended the AARC Congress in Las Vegas and been a member of the AARC for several years. I have competed in the Sputum Bowl twice, both times in Denver, CO. One of the years, my team won the state competition and went to Nationals. I have also been involved in community health fairs that offered free health and PFT screenings. In light of the many upcoming changes in Healthcare Reform, NBRC credentials, community-outreach programs, home healthcare and changes in Respiratory Care 2 and 4 year college programs, I feel it is an exciting time for me to continue serving our profession by joining the VSRC team as a Board member. I believe that my 16 years experience in Respiratory Care and leadership experience will enable me to bring some fresh ideas to the table, help us advance our profession, increase our visibility, network with others about crucial issues and continue to serve our community. To me, these upcoming changes means there are some real opportunities to effect positive changes in our profession and for our future. Jessica N. Taylor, BSRT-NPS, CPFT, CMT Job Title: Respiratory Therapist, Mary Washington Hospital AS Northern Virginia Community College 2010, AASRT Northern Virginia Community College 2011, BSRT Shenandoah University 2012, MSc Respiratory Care Leadership Northeastern University VSRC Symposium Attendee My intention in running for the Northern Virginia District Director position is to successfully promote the roles and responsibilities identified within the 2015 & Beyond publications. I would also like to increase CRCE opportunities offered through the VSRC by hosting education presentations from local content experts throughout the State. If given this opportunity my objective is to enhance staff development through evidenced based data. My message will be facilitated by the integration of information gleaned through the Evolving Roles for Respiratory Care Practitioners that I have taken from Dr. Thomas Barnes at NEU. Candidate for Central District Director Diana Ogorchock

6 Candidates for Blue Ridge District Director Wendy Ayers, Daniel Gochenour, Ryan Sharkey Wendy Ayers, BS, RRT Job Title: Program Head, Central VA Community College Respiratory Therapy Technology A. A. S. in Respiratory Therapy, BS in Health Sciences with a Minor in Management, currently working on a MS in Occupational and Technical Studies from Old Dominion University Darden College of Education. Currently, I am in my 4 th year serving as the Chairperson of the Education Committee. I have organized the VSRC Sputum Bowl for the past 3 years. I enjoy giving back to the profession and promoting education within our community. It is important as a student and professional to continuously learn in a profession that is incessantly changing and improving. Daniel Gochenour, BS, RRT-ACCS, AE-C Job Title: Respiratory Therapist, University of Virginia Health System, MICU and Cystic Fibrosis Clinic. Bachelor s of Science from Radford University in Exercise, Sport, and Health Education Associate of Applied Science from Jefferson College of Health Sciences in Respiratory Therapy Current graduate student at Northeastern University in the Master s of Respiratory Care Leadership program with a concentration in Health Management Speaker for meetings sponsored by the VSRC at Lynchburg General Hospital, Martha Jefferson Hospital, and Virginia Hospital Center. If elected to the position of Blue Ridge District Director I look to continue the progress made by the current and past directors. Their commitment to providing continuing respiratory care education opportunities at the local level helps to increase involvement within the state society. The importance of having a strong state society cannot be underestimated as we look for opportunities to advance our practice. I look to provide educational opportunities and increase membership for the Virginia Society of Respiratory Care as the Blue Ridge District Director. Ryan Sharkey, BSRT, RRT-NPS Job Title: Staff Respiratory Therapist, University of Virginia Children s Hospital, Charlottesville, VA B.S. Respiratory Therapy, Gannon University, Erie, PA ( ) M.Sc. Respiratory Care Leadership, Northeastern University, Boston, MA (2013-April 2015) Committee Member, Media, Public & Professional Relations, VSRC (January 2013-Present) Speaker, Blue Ridge District Meeting, Lynchburg, VA (September 2013, July 2014) Speaker, Mountain Air Symposium, Blacksburg, VA (October 2013) Speaker, Tidewater District Meeting, Virginia Beach, VA (November 2013) Abstract presentation, AARC International Congress, Anaheim, CA (November 2013) AARC Times cover story interview (January 2014) I am running for the Blue Ridge district Co-directorship in order to help advance the mission of the VSRC. I see opportunities for growth of membership within the district and I look to help use those opportunities to get more respiratory therapists invested into their local professional organization, as well as the AARC. I also hope to get more young respiratory therapists involved to secure the future of the VSRC by developing strong leaders to continue advocating for the membership in the years to come. I have presented topics to the members of the VSRC at district on many occasion and want to see this continue as Blue Ridge district Co-director. I have worked closely with the current directors in the past and I look forward to continue this relationship as Blue Ridge District Co-director.

7 Candidates for Tidewater District Director Gerri Bouchard, Bessie Brooks Geri Bouchard, MHA, RRT-NPS Job Title: Manager, Respiratory Care, CHKD Manchester Community College, AS Degree Respiratory Care, Charter Oak State University, BS Degree Health Studies and Public Health Western Connecticut State University, MHA Degree, Health Administration Current Co-Director Tidewater District Co-Chair Legislative Committee Planning Committee VSRC Peds Conference 2014 Speaker VSRC Symposium by the Sea 2014 AARC Washington, D.C. PACT Capital Hill Visit 2014 AARC Member since 1984 CTSRC Member 1984-present VSRC Member 2012-present Why do you want to run for VSRC office? Being an integral part of the processes and functionalities that promote and define our profession has long been a passionate focus of mine. While residing in Connecticut, I was involved in the Connecticut Society for Respiratory Care for more than 10 years. During that time I held offices of VP of External Affairs, President Elect, President and Past- President. The experiences in Connecticut allowed me to collaborate with some of the most influential professionals in our field. I have long admired the commitment of these individuals. I believe Respiratory Care has a great future and in an effort to preserve the labors of the AARC and all of the state societies, I feel my involvement and support are a necessary investment. This past year as Co-Director for the Tidewater District has introduced me to the goals and vision of the VSRC. I hope to continue in this role and prove to be a valuable asset to the organization. Bessie M. Brooks, MHA, RRT Job Title: Staff, Registered Respiratory Therapist AS/BS in Respiratory Care from Independence University, MS in Healthcare Administration at Independence University, currently enrolled at Capella University for Doctorate in Healthcare Administration with tentative graduation of Volunteered for the sputum bowl 2010 I want to represent the Tidewater District and try to bring new ideas for meetings and events that would possibly bring in new members also.