Janice Walters

Janice has been leading the work of the RHRC since its inception.  She has a background in health finance and is a highly rated rural health expert with over 20 […]

Anna Anna

Anna is a former CEO of a Critical Access Hospital and a Board Certified Nurse Executive with 30 years experience in rural healthcare. She understands the complexities of rural issues […]

Angie Slemok

Angie serves as the Communications & Executive Support Manager, utilizing her strong communication, marketing, and managerial skills. With a strong passion for patient advocacy, she brings a unique perspective from […]

Gerry Egan

Gerry joined our team in 2022. He has over 20 years of executive experience with proven success navigating complex business and operational challenges in Healthcare and Public Accounting.

Michelle Trotz

Michelle joined the team in 2022. She is a life-long rural resident providing her with an understanding of the rural-relevant issues we seek to address.

Steven Davis

Steven brings over 25 years of healthcare executive experience, including CEO roles at rural hospitals, building high performing teams dedicated to improving care through innovation. At Clarion Hospital, he led […]

Beth Locke

Currently serving as the Director of Operations for the Rural Health Redesign Center, Beth Locke is a seasoned healthcare leader with over 15 years of diverse experience and is dedicated […]

Tracey Dorff

Tracey has been serving on the RHRCO team since 2020. Born and raised in rural Pennsylvania, she recognizes the importance of access to care and has a passion for ensuring […]

Candice Talkington

Candice Talkington, MHA, is a seasoned Program Director with nearly 30 years of experience in healthcare program implementation and strategic planning, consistently driving measurable cost and quality improvements. She has […]

Sue Pascarella

Sue has dedicated her entire career to rural healthcare, working within provider practices, including rural health clinics. Recently, she became a Certified Rural Health Clinic Professional (CRHCP) with the National […]

Sue Pascarella

Sue has dedicated her entire career to rural healthcare, working within provider practices, including rural health clinics. Recently, she became a Certified Rural Health Clinic Professional (CRHCP) with the National […]

Sue has dedicated her entire career to rural healthcare, working within provider practices, including rural health clinics. Recently, she became a Certified Rural Health Clinic Professional (CRHCP) with the National […]

Ken Harman RHRC Regional Liaison
Ken Harman
Regional Liaison

Ken Harman is a Regional Liaison with the Rural Health Redesign Center and the Rural Emergency Hospital Technical Assistance Center for the Midwest and Western States. He brings over 30 years’ healthcare experience, with the last 20 years being a rural Critical Access Hospital CEO. He has served in Wyoming, Colorado, Idaho, California, Utah and Minnesota. He graduated in 1996 from the University of Minnesota with a Master’s in Healthcare Administration and from the University of Utah in 1990 with a Bachelors of Science in Economics. He has a passion for rural healthcare and in assisting organizations and communities in sustaining and growing to take care of community needs.

Sue Pascarella

tom harlow
Tom Harlow
Program Director

Tom has over 43 years of healthcare experience, with 24 in executive leadership and 16 in rural settings. In his role, he provides tactical assistance to rural providers in areas such as workforce, strategic planning, and value-based care.

janice walters
Janice Walters
Executive Director

Janice has been leading the work of the RHRC since its inception. She has a background in health nance and is a highly rated rural health expert with over 20 years of relevant leadership experience. She works closely with rural health executives, state and federal partners, and other community stakeholders to ensure access to quality healthcare in maintained across the rural U.S.