About Michigan Medicine Finance
The perspectives of the health system and its strategic direction guide our work. We spread lean principles and a culture of continuous improvement. We are the champions of compliance and integrity, where we establish a culture of openness and trust.
Leadership
Eric Strucko, PhD, MPA, MPP
Robert Hewlett III
Controller, Michigan Medicine
Steve Thompson
Associate Chief Financial Officer, University Hospital & Cardiovascular Center
Mike Klett
Associate Chief Financial Officer, Children & Women's Hospitals
Matthew Pruente
Associate Chief Financial Officer, U-M Medical Group
Diana Witowski
Associate Chief Financial Officer, U-M Medical School
Ryan O'Roark
Chief Contracting and Managed Care Operations Officer, Michigan Medicine
Jacqueline Kirejczyk
Director, Managed Care Contracting and Operations
Christian Nienhaus
Manager, Managed Care Operations
Benjie Johnson
Chief Revenue Officer, Michigan Medicine
Carl St. Amour
Director of Revenue, Reporting, and Payment Strategies, Michigan Medicine
Natalie Underhill
Director of Financial Systems, Michigan Medicine
Our Guiding Principles
Institutionally Minded
- The perspectives of the health system and its strategic direction guide our work
- All dollars are maize and blue
Stewards of Resources
- Promote fiscal responsibility and accountability
- Spread lean principles and a culture of continuous improvement
Champions of Compliance and Integrity
- Establish a culture of openness and trust
- Act as agents of best practices and fundamentals at all levels
Partners First
- With our organization, leaders, peers, patients, and families
Services Oriented
- Model service excellence for our patients, families, and internal customers
- Strive to deliver first time quality
Committed to Continuous Growth, Improvement, and Engagement of our staff
- Offer free courses and resources for faculty & staff to promote continual development
- Intentional staff engagement and team-bonding through the Finance Culture Club
