Claressa has over 15 years of leadership experience - much of which has focused on the successful development of others. Claressa’s personal mission statement is as follows; “My mission is to use my God-given talents, gifts, and abilities to help others."
Martha’s prior education and training has focused on leadership, organizational development, and management techniques. Martha firmly believes that successful outcomes encompass enriching the lives of others using both God-given talents and acquired knowledge so that individuals can maximize their potential within their own work environment.
Beth is extremely organized and is energized by accomplishing tasks and completing projects while focusing on excellence. She has over 25 years of administrative assistance experience and holds an Associate’s degree in Secretarial Sciences.
Abbie is passionate about helping business creatively and effectively market themselves. She has a Bachelor's of Science in Business Administration with a minor in marketing and management, and has a love for all things business.
Madisyn was born and raised in Kearney, Nebraska. In her free time, She and her husband enjoy traveling, sightseeing, spending time with family and spoiling her niece and nephews.
Realizing she had a love of business, Madisyn recently got her Business Administration degree with a minor in Family Studies from the University of Nebraska at Kearney. She has a love of working with individuals and helping them better their business practices from an HR standpoint.
Brenda grew up Polk, NE and has had the opportunity to live in Wyoming, Florida and Colorado before making Gretna, NE her permanent home. She is active within her church and places her faith, family and work in that order to keep her grounded.
Brenda’s background has focused on all areas of healthcare operations within a physician enterprise, rural health, and a corporate structure. Her strategic outlook has allowed her to be successful and learn a variety of skills to help develop and cultivate a better outlook for tomorrow. Her Bachelor’s in Healthcare Management and Master’s in Human Relations and Business has sharpened her experience to help team’s build a brighter future.
Brenda’s areas of focus are strategic planning, business development, executive recruitment, executive coaching, process improvement, clinic and culture assessment and improvement, project management, clinic design of the future, negotiations and human capital development. To find out how she can assist you with your future, please email her at brenda@pathwaydesigngroup.com.
Whether you prefer an expert consultant for operational improvement, trusted coach for professional development, or interim leader during a time of transition, Janelle’s extensive background can support you at any level. Janelle exemplifies progressive leadership, spending the last 20 years serving hospitals as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Assistant Administrator/Vice President, Chief Nurse Executive (CNO) and Multi-Department Director. Her unparalleled insight, positive mindset, high-energy style, personalized assessment, and collaborative approach will guide you expeditiously toward effective strategies for profound transformation. Using methodology toward infinite growth and potential, Janelle is reimagining leadership to elicit peak performance by maximizing individual professional aptitude, team performance, and organizational advancement. She has mentored professionals to c-suite and director-level promotions, invested in the development of leaders as our legacy for future stability. Janelle has led teams to achieve National Awards in employee engagement, performance excellence, financial strength, quality, and patient experience. She has engaged organizations in crisis, implementing turnaround strategies that cultivated a culture of excellence and financial vitality to maintain local access to high quality care.
Janelle received her Master of Science in Nursing degree with an Emphasis in Leadership and Management and her Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from Texas Tech University. Janelle is credentialed as a Certified Executive in Nursing Practice (CENP) through AONE and obtained certificates in healthcare finance and elementary education, along with a current RN license.
Janelle and her family reside in Colorado where they are heavily involved in their community. Her family’s motto is “attitude and effort”, which she strives to role model daily. In addition to family time with her husband and teenage children, Janelle enjoys reading, cooking, shopping, and traveling.
Ruth was born in Beatrice, NE, but growing up as a “preacher’s kid” took Ruth’s childhood to several states including Nebraska, Kansas, and Pennsylvania. She returned to Beatrice after graduating from Goshen College, Goshen, IN. with her Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Following in her mother’s footsteps she spent 20 years working with patients at the bedside in both the hospital and clinic environment.
Following several years in a leadership role, Ruth discovered this was her passion and she completed her Master of Science in Nursing Administration at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, NE. Her leadership expertise expanded as she gained experience as a clinical supervisor, manager, director, and Chief Nursing Officer, eventually moving into the role of CEO.
Ruth’s career from bedside nurse to the C-Suite has given her a global perspective of hospital operations. She has a strong focus on collaborative leadership and enjoys coaching and mentoring leaders. Ruth believes in servant leadership and focuses on the growth and well-being of people in the organizations and communities she serves.
Vic has more than 50 years of healthcare experience, with over 30 of these years as a CEO. He has an organizational focus in rural and non-profit healthcare entities. His areas of expertise are in service line development, provider recruitment, improving financial performance, strategic planning, healthcare construction, EMR transitions, increasing employee and patient satisfaction, and facility turnarounds. He has been recognized by Becker’s hospital review as “one of the top 50 CEO’s to know”.
Vic’s purpose is to assist facilities in preparing for a new CEO by helping the Board, employees, and medical staff during the transition for a successful new start. His journey has allowed him to assist the Pathway Design Group on an as needed basis to still allow him to enjoy his retirement.
