BlueCross’s Crook leads Wellness Product Team
Tracy Crook has been named director of new product and wellness strategy at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee. In this role, she’ll lead teams producing and managing BlueHealth Solutions wellness programs and health management initiatives for BlueCross commercial large group accounts.
Crook joined BlueCross in 2002. She was most recently program manager overseeing health and wellness initiatives for a BlueCross national account.
“Tracy has vast experience developing wellness products and working with group customers to implement wellness programs in their organizations,” said John Maki, BlueCross vice president of sales and account management.
She also has served as a manager for product strategy and innovation and as a manager in marketing and product development.
Tracy is a registered nurse. She received a bachelor of science degree in organizational management from Covenant College and an associate of science-nursing degree from Dalton College. She holds the designations of certified case manager and managed health care professional.
Lawson joins Leitner, Williams law firm
Chandler A. Lawson has joined the Chattanooga law firm of Leitner, Williams, Dooley & Napolitan, PLLC as an associate.
Lawson received her undergraduate degree in political science from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and her law degree from the University of Tennessee, where she served as a member of the Student Bar Association, Law Women and UT Law Ambassadors.
During law school, she interned with the Leitner Williams law firm, focusing on education law. Lawson also participated in the Education Law Practicum in law school where she advocated for students and developed policy for and worked in conjunction with the Tennessee Department of Education.
Lawson’s practice focuses primarily on civil litigation in several areas including general liability, education law (including special education), family law and workers’ compensation.
Oldham joins PPS Orthotic & Prosthetic
Jeana Oldham is now a board-certified orthotist and prosthetist with PPS Orthotic & Prosthetic Services.
Oldham completed her master’s degree in orthotics and prosthetics at Loma Linda University. She came back to Chattanooga to do her orthotic and prosthetic residency programs with PPS Orthotic & Prosthetic Services.
Matthews, Stewart join SunTrust as lenders
Kimberly Matthews and John Michael Stewart have joined the SunTrust Mortgage team as a mortgage loan officers at the bank’s office at 6121 Shallowford Road.
Matthews has worked in home lending for 12 years and is active in the Chattanooga community as a mother of three and the founder of a local nonprofit organization.
Stewart is returning to his home town to work with SunTrust. While attending the University of Tennessee, Stewart was an active member of his business fraternity Delta Sigma Pi and served as president and chancellor of the Alpha Zeta chapter.
Erlanger Heart institute adds Dr. Mikolaj
The Erlanger Heart and Lung Institute has added Dr. Michael Mikolaj to its growing network of cardiologists.
Mikolaj earned his medical degree from the Ohio State University College and completed the internal medicine residency program at the University of Alabama at Birmingham with additional fellowship training in cardiovascular disease, echocardiography, and cardiovascular MRI and CT.
“The expertise in cardiovascular MRI that Dr. Mikolaj will bring to Erlanger is not offered elsewhere in the region,” Erlanger President Kevin Spiegel said. “Dr. Mikolaj’s experience and training will enhance the world-class treatment available at the Erlanger Heart and Lung Institute.”
Sines named RVP at Vision Hospitality
Steve Sines has joined Vision Hospitality Group as regional vice president of operations. Sines, who obtained his bachelor of science in economics from the University of Missouri, will lead the company’s hotels operating in the Nashville, Knoxville and Indiana markets.
Sines brings more than 27 years of experience to Vision. During his career in the industry, Sines has been the recipient of numerous awards of excellence, including the Residence Inn General Manager of the Year, the Courtyard by Marriott General Manager of the Year, Marriott Full Service General Manager of the Year and Marriott’s Leadership Excellence Award.
“We are excited to have Steve join our award-winning team,” said Reggie Piercy, Vision’s senior vice president of operations.
“Steve offers a wealth of hospitality knowledge with the Marriott and IHG brands, and with his achievements and recognition as a leader in the industry, I am sure he will be the perfect addition to the Vision family.”
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