Business Digest: Baylor CFO is ‘Unsung Hero’

Baylor CFO is ‘Unsung Hero’

Dallas Joseph, chief financial officer for Baylor School for the past 15 years, has received the Will Hancock “Unsung Hero” Award by the National Business Officers Association (NBOA).

The annual award is given to an independent school business officer who has made an extraordinary and significant difference in his or her school and who exemplifies a high standard of integrity, knowledge and motivation to help their schools succeed.

Joseph is the past board chairman for NBOA and also recently served on the Secondary School Admission Test Board (SSATB), a nonprofit organization that administers the Secondary School Admission Test (SSAT). He also served on the National Association for Independent Schools (NAIS) financial aid task force and is a trustee for Shaw College in North Carolina.

Joseph also served on the Community Foundation board and the board of trustees for St. Nicholas School, the Chattanooga Area Food Bank and the Girls Leadership Academy.

Cranwell joins Erlanger center

John D. Cranwell is returning to Chattanooga in August to practice primary care medicine at UT Erlanger Health & Wellness of Signal Mountain and UT Erlanger Primary Care at Sequatchie Valley.

Dr. Cranwell earned his medical degree from the University of Tennessee Center for Health Sciences and completed his internship at the City of Memphis Hospital. As a local primary care physician who was a medical resident at Erlanger, Dr. Cranwell is returning to where he began providing medical care to area residents. He previously served as a chief of department of medicine, hospital board member, medical executive committee member and a medical director of primary care.

Beginning Aug. 19, Dr. Cranwell will have office hours from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. in Sequatchie Valley on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. He will see patients on Signal Mountain on Mondays beginning Aug. 24, 8 a.m. until 5 p.m.

UT Erlanger Health & Wellness of Signal Mountain, located at 2600 Taft Highway, offers comprehensive care ranging from wellness exams and sick visits to the management of chronic illnesses. Services include lab, x-ray, EKG, spirometry and treadmill testing.

Erlanger at Sequatchie Valley, located at 16931 Rankin Ave., offers a 24/7, full-service emergency department as well as physician offices for primary and specialized care.

Dr. Bean joins Alexian Brothers

Mary Bean, M.D., of Signal Mountain, is joining Alexian Brothers Community Services as a primary care physician. Dr. Bean is responsible for participant care in the Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE). PACE is an alternative to nursing home placement and helps geriatric patients remain in their own homes.

Bean is originally from Birmingham, Ala. She attended Mississippi College and University of Mississippi School of Medicine and completed her internship and residency at UT in Jackson, Tenn.

Before accepting the position at Alexian Brothers PACE, Bean worked in family medicine, urgent care, hospice and palliative care and geriatrics. She was also clinical assistant professor with UT Family Practice. She is board certified in family medicine with a qualification in geriatrics.

Alexian Brothers’ PACE is a health care plan that combines Medicare and TennCare benefits for senior adults with complicated health issues in Hamilton County.

Sutton joins Oncology unit

Dr. Gregory Sutton, a medical oncologist, has joined Tennessee Oncology Chattanooga’s Medical Park II location at 2200 East Third St. in Suite 100.

Dr. Suttons said he looks forward to providing care for cancer patients in Chattanooga.

Eiselstein named BlueCross executive

BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee has appointed Stacy Eiselstein as vice president of provider network operations.

In this position, Eiselstein directs and oversees BlueCross’ provider contract development and management, provider and network data management and reporting, and credentialing areas for multiple lines of business. She works with other executives and leadership to monitor industry trends and develop and execute strategic corporate network and provider-related initiatives.

Eiselstein joined BlueCross’ legal team in 2006, and was promoted to associate general counsel in 2009. In 2012, she became director of contract development and management. Before coming to BlueCross, Eiselstein was an attorney at Miller & Martin and Baker Donelson law firms.

Eiselstein is active in the community, currently serving on the board of Emily’s Power for a Cure and the Girls Preparatory School Parents’ Council, and has previously served on the boards of the Lookout Mountain Fairyland Club and the Fairyland Elementary School PTO. She volunteers with the Chattanooga Area Swim League.

Eiselstein earned a bachelor’s degree from Florida State University. She holds a master’s in business administration and a law degree from the University of Tennessee.

Phillips elected state PTA head

The Tennessee PTA has elected Gail Phillips of Chattanooga president of the Tennessee Congress of Parents and Teachers Association.

Phillips has served in local, council and state level positions throughout PTA. She received the Tennessee PTA Life Membership Award in 1996 and the National PTA Membership Award in 1999. The East Ridge High School Parental Involvement Award began in 2003 in honor of Phillips. It is given to the parent of a graduating senior each year to recognize service to the school.

PTA is one of the largest nonprofit organizations and includes men and women who advocate for children.

Ervin is market leader at TriStar

Anne Ervin has joined Parkridge Health System as the TriStar market leader for physician and provider relations for the Chattanooga and North Georgia markets.

Ervin is based at Parkridge Medical Center and is responsible for developing and executing outreach and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) growth strategies. In addition to her 25 years in health care, she has also been instrumental in developing relationships with EMS, government and community stakeholders in Marion, Sequatchie and Dade counties. She will continue to partner with North Georgia and Chattanooga EMS for health education programs and other EMS-related activities.

Ervin has a bachelor of arts degree from Oglethorpe University. She most recently served as the Tennessee and North Georgia regional vice president for Puckett EMS and holds Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) licenses in the states of Georgia and Tennessee.

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