[Houston, TX] — February 12, 2025 — Ellit Groups, a premier healthcare IT consulting firm, is pleased to
announce that Mark Amey will join the company as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective March 1, 2025. With more than 25 years in healthcare technology leadership, Amey brings a track record of driving innovation, operational excellence, and digital transformation.
As incoming COO, Amey will oversee the company’s operations, ensuring the continued delivery of high-impact healthcare IT solutions that enhance clinical outcomes and streamline operations. His leadership and credibility in the industry will be instrumental in expanding Ellit Groups’ reach and deepening its partnerships with healthcare organizations nationwide.
“We are thrilled to welcome Mark to Ellit Groups. His extensive expertise in healthcare technology and ability to lead complex, large-scale initiatives align perfectly with our mission to deliver innovative, patient-centered solutions,” said Pam Saechow, CEO of Ellit Groups. Ellit Groups conducted a nationwide search to identify the right leader for this role.
“Ellit will benefit tremendously from Mark’s exceptional leadership experience and strategic vision,” said Matt Kim, Board Chair of Ellit Groups. “We are confident that his expertise will be pivotal in the company’s continued growth and success.”
Amey joins Ellit Groups after serving as the Chief Information Officer (CIO) for Alameda Health System (AHS), where he led a comprehensive digital transformation strategy, modernizing IT operations and infrastructure. His leadership contributed to key achievements such as a system-wide Epic implementation, governance enhancements, and industry recognitions for digital excellence.
Throughout his career, Amey has held executive IT leadership positions at renowned healthcare organizations, including Stanford Children’s Health, UC San Diego & Irvine Health, and the University of Southern California Health. He has successfully led multimillion-dollar IT initiatives, developed governance frameworks, and mentored high-performing teams.
“I am excited to join Ellit Groups at such a pivotal time in its growth,” said Amey. “Ellit Groups is a trusted partner in healthcare IT, and I look forward to strengthening its operational capabilities, client partnerships, and innovation initiatives.”
For more information about Ellit Groups and its healthcare IT solutions, visit www.ellitgroups.com.
About Ellit Groups
Ellit Groups is a premier healthcare IT consulting firm dedicated to transforming patient care through innovative technology solutions and strategic advisory services. With a deep commitment to operational excellence and digital innovation, Ellit Groups partners with healthcare organizations to drive meaningful improvements in clinical and business performance.
Name | Role | Email Address | Phone |
Aaron Adams | Lean Consultant | 916.204.4776 | |
Paul Anderson | Data Analytics Manager | 937.307.4804 | |
Jeremy Arcinas | Senior Project Manager | 707.372.4863 | |
Alan Baker | Epic Analyst - Willow Pharmacist | 315.727.9735 | |
Amanda Baker | Director of Learning and Organizational Development | 720.519.9570 | |
Mark Baker | Epic Analyst - Beaker Analyst | 856.673.9972 | |
Cassy Ballard | Clinical Analyst | 417.425.0100 | |
Rodney Barker | Cadence/Prelude/GC Analyst | 931.216.6257 | |
Kenny Benjamin | Access Security Analyst | 412.552.0014 | |
Joshua Bittman | Healthcare IT Recruiter | 702.659.4154 | |
Kimberly Bobb | IAM Analyst | 313.459.6580 | |
Alison Bradywood | Lean Consultant | 206.753.8711 | |
Amy Byron | LIS Admin | 854.202.6909 | |
David Butler | Physician Advisory Consultant | 281.900.1903 | |
Joan Campbell | VP of Perfomance Improvement & Informatics | 678.382.2679 | |
Robin Carriere | ITSM Manager | 408.718.6456 | |
Karen Christopfel | Epic Principal Trainer | 513.833.1680 | |
Brian Churchill | Cerner Program/Project Manager | 617.959.1999 | |
Mark Clement | Program Manager | 608.334.3347 | |
Lucia Comnes | Digital Marketer | 415.770.2410 | |
John Sharpe | Data Conversion Lead | 208.264.8716 | |
Aneury Contreras | IT Security Analyst | 856.409.1104 | |
Emma Cooper | Epic Analyst - Beaker | 434.226.4543 | |
Cassandra Costley | Training Manager | 505.321.3515 | |
Puskar Dahal | ETL Administrator | 539.222.6195 | |
Brandon Dam | Executive Assistant | 916.533.6654 | |
Alejandro De Gouveia | Ambulatory HP Analyst | 954.809.9147 | |
Jon DeJulio | Director of Client Services | 330.207.1050 | |
Laura Del Guidice | NextGen SME | 480.332.6600 | |
Desiree Duvall | Recruiting Coordinator | 818.640.5162 | |
Mark Dynes | Director of Technical Solutions Delivery | 916.496.1935 | |
Jeremy Eades | Epic Certified Security (User Access) Analyst | 423.967.7807 | |
Charlotte Ehrlund-Potter | VP of Population Health & Revenue Cycle | 917.697.3435 | |
Cassandra Enloe | Project Manager | 916.947.7345 | |
May Esquivel | Call Center Program Manager | 916.955.7400 | |
Kira Fernandez | eCW Subject Matter Expert | 704.206.9696 | |
Charles Flint | VP of Life Sciences | 615.663.3996 | |
Gena Fouke | Program Manager | 419.708.3994 | |
Michael Froseth | Web Designer | 214.755.3132 | |
Stormy Gaines | Director, Talent Management | 972.369.6055 | |
Matthew DeFinis | Epic Analyst - HP & Ambulatory | 617.771.6555 | |
Gary Groubert | Epic Analyst - Willow Pharmacist | 330.692.0695 | |
Madhavi Guda | Bridges and Corepoint Interface Analyst | 626.710.7891 | |
Steven Murenbeeld | Cerner SME | 954-591-6424 | |
Sharon Heath | VP of Finance & HR | 508.857.9894 | |
Jason Huckabay | Chief Operating Officer | 832.425.9696 | |
Kelli Hunt | Director of Information Security and Data Analytics | 916.489.2946 | |
David Ikeh | Power BI Analyst | 615.500.3935 | |
Paul Johnejack | Project Manager | 916.579.2542 | |
Paula Jones | Epic Revenue Cycle Applications | 360.790.4346 | |
Josh Miller | Healthy Planet Analyst |
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Frank Jung | Epic Analyst - Ambulatory | 812.629.4331 | |
Marisa Karlheim | Senior Epic Analyst - Radiant/Cupid | 814.525.2720 | |
Noel Kilcoyne | Clinical Informaticist | 201.423.2788 | |
Aline Koch | Senior PM and Interim Director of PMO | 214.606.3229 | |
Brand Landry | VP of Client Services | 213.215.1117 | |
Justin Lopez | Client Services Delivery Manager | 954.857.6622 | |
John Lyons | Ambulatory HP Analyst | 484.678.3467 | |
Daniel Magill | ETL Administrator | 651.357.8136 | |
Thomas Maliskey | Access Security Analyst | 727.667.9820 | |
Kara Manojlovich | Epic Analyst - Hospital Billing | 219.798.8917 | |
Elliot Manuel | Client Manager - Life Sciences | 337.207.2999 | |
Jason Jones | Community Connect Program Manager | 513.478.5459 | |
Timothy Mecalis | VP of Solution Delivery | 920.342.6532 | |
Melissa Mercer | Program Manager | 714.812.6286 | |
Matt Lambert | Chief Medical Information Officer | 202.701.8028 | |
Naseemuddin Mohammed | SSRS Data Analyst | 317.712.6816 | |
Anna Muncaster | Performance Improvement Manager | 916.801.4177 | |
Niru Muralidharan | Process Improvement Engineer | 440.785.4949 | |
Christi O'Brien | Healthcare Recruiter | 513.236.3116 | |
Tolu Odeyemi | Epic Analyst - Orders/Bugsy | 404.245.3961 | |
Jen Ortiz | Optime/Anesthesia Analyst | 763.267.1565 | |
Nicholas Otero | Healthcare Recruiter | 954.907.4645 | |
William Owens | Principal Trainer | 510.798.1105 | |
Arthurine Payton | Credentialed Trainer | 504.813.7228 | |
Aaron Peterson | Epic Certified Clarity Report Writer | 801.669.6042 | |
Bruce Peterson | Senior PM | 916.960.7780 | |
Thomas Place | Epic Analyst - ClinDoc/Orders/ASAP | 315.916.2205 | |
Prem Reddy | Interface Analyst | 626.375.8336 | |
Regan Ireland | Project Manager | 253.318..0124 | |
Jennifer Riggs | Healthcare Recruiter | 513.543.5527 | |
Diana Roniger | Epic Clin Doc and Stork Analyst | 585.317.4834 | |
Pamela Saechow | Chief Executive Officer | 916.932.3686 | |
Andre Saterfield | Credentialed Trainer | 904.674.5598 | |
Michele Saunders | Access Security Analyst | 404.247.7365 | |
Nicole Smith | Epic Orders Lead Analyst | 904.323.9704 | |
David Stokes | VP of Learning | 949.280.1194 | |
Isaac Stone | Data Archive Analyst | 561.445.5077 | |
Michael Sweeney | Report Writer | 405.202.4094 | |
Stephen Tokarz | Chief People Officer | 847.275.1489 | |
Alex Velez | IT Security Analyst | 646.350.9491 | |
Sravan Devidi | Report Writer | 215-554-0499 | |
Christopher Whitfield | Epic Beaker DI Analyst | 601.307.5393 | |
Cara Winston | Access Security Analyst | 469.880.9084 | |
Katelyn Wong | Recruiting Coordinator | 916.612.8252 | |
Jeremiah Wood | Senior Epic Advisor | 317.490.4679 | |
Katy Rollins | Epic Analyst | 615.877.3917 |