Leadership

The Expertise Behind Syndes Health

Driving Healthcare Interoperability and Tech Leadership for Over 35 Years

Executive Leadership Portrait

Syndes Health was founded by a veteran Information Technology Executive with more than 35 years of experience leading complex technology transformations across healthcare, defense, and academic medical environments. Our foundation is built upon a proven track record of designing statewide architectures, achieving long-term financial sustainability for health networks, and developing pioneering master data solutions.

By The Numbers

35+
Years of IT Exec Experience
6+
Consecutive Years HIE Sustainability
$5M+
Scaled Annual HIE Revenues
150+
Connected Healthcare Organizations

Executive Highlights & Leadership

Executive Director, HealtHIE Nevada

Successfully managed the statewide HIE through six consecutive years of sustainability and positive net revenue with zero state funding. Overhauled the underlying technology infrastructure to a modern cloud-based framework while scaling annual revenues past $5M.

Chief Technology Officer, VITL

Spearheaded the design and implementation of a comprehensive, statewide Clinical Master Data Management solution. Built a centralized data warehouse, terminology normalization engine, and business intelligence core to enable advanced population health metrics.

Statewide Architecture Architect

Developed the state-wide system architecture for the Michigan Health Information Network (MiHIN), which received formal ONC approval. Led the request for proposal (RFP) development and core design for WISHIN (Wisconsin).

Defense & Aerospace Roots

Began a distinguished technical career at Lockheed Sanders, designing command, control, and communication intelligence databases, as well as programming core networking algorithms for the Patriot Missile Trainer System.

Academic Background & Credentials

BS in Computer Science & MS Studies (WPI) | CPHIMS Certified since 2003 | Published author on blockchain concepts for patient indexing.