NEFHIMA President 2011-2012 

Lee Starling, RHIT

starll@shands.ufl.edu

I began my career in the medical records field as a medical transcriptionist in a state psychiatric facility 27 years ago.  
I enjoy spending time with my husband of 25 years, my 7 year old niece, 13 year old nephew, family, friends, and my adorable dogs Annie and Freddie.  We love to go fishing, boating, camping and going to the beach.  When I have a few minutes to myself, I enjoy reading.

My long-term career goal is to finish the Bachelor’s program in Healthcare Administration at Santa Fe College.  My long-term “fun” goal is open a doggy daycare!  
I look forward to the opportunity of serving with the NEFHIMA and the challenges and opportunities that will come with it.

President-Elect:  Virginia Delgado-Oarkwood, RHIA
virginiadelgadooarkwood@sjrstate.edu  

Virginia Delgado-Oakwood, nickname "Ginny" is the Program Director for the HIM Program at St Johns River State College since August 2009.  Ginny has a Master Science in Human Resource Development and Bachelor in Science in HIM and is a RHIA.  She has eighteen years experience as a Director/Manager in acute care setting, rehabiliitation and skilled nursing facilities and over tem years teaching experience.  

Treasurer:  Stephen C. Jones, RHIT
stephen.c.jones@bmcjax.com

I graduated from Florida State College in Jacksonville in August 2009 with a degree in Health Information Management and received my RHIT certification in January 2010. In March 2010, I began working in my current position at Baptist Medical Center in the HIM Department as a Medical Records Analyst.
My first career was with the U.S. Navy.  After twenty years there, I retired in 1995 and worked in the customer service field, including jobs in call centers, at the Navy Commissary, and seven years as a Licensed Massage Therapist.
I have been married for over 32 years and have three children and three grandchildren. I am a lifetime member in both the Fleet Reserve Association and the Disabled American Veterans Association.  

Recording Secretary:   Everall A Peele, MPH, RHIA,LHRM, CCS 

epeele@ufl.edu

Mail membership forms to:
2333 NW 41st Ave.
Gainesville, FL, 32605

Everall has worked in the heath care industry for over 35 years and has an extensive background in health information management, quality improvement, and risk management. She has worked in many different health information venues, including dental education, hospital inpatient and outpatient records, correctional facility health administration, ambulatory surgery, and long term care records. Everall spent 11 years at a mission hospital in Haiti, where she directed the Medical Records and Admissions departments. She has spent the last several years in the University of Florida Privacy Office developing privacy policies and procedures for health and education records, coordinating the university’s HIPAA and other privacy training programs, and assisting the Academic Health Center colleges and clinics with health information and record management issues. Spare time is spent composing music, writing, playing with 2 grandsons, travelling, sewing, and playing video games. 

Corresponding Secretary:  Glenetta Thompson, RHIT
thompg@shands.ufl.edu

 I am Glenetta "Nitta" Thompson. Currently I am the iHIRM (document imaging) manager at Shands Healthcare where I have been employed for over twelve years.  I have over twenty three years experience in the healthcare field with nearly twenty years in health information management. I earned my Associates Degree in Health Information Management from Santa Fe Community College in 2001. Later, I returned to school to receive my Master's degree from Saint Leo Univeristy in Business Administration.

Past President:  Lisa Shelar, RHIT
  lshelar@rtsx.com

  The most important thing in my life is my family: my husband of 22 years and 4 growing boys. We round that off with 2 cats and 2 dogs. If I could give anyone advice it would be never take life for granted, and always wear your seat belt.
  I am currently employed at 21st Century Oncology of Jacksonville as an Office Manager. Previously, I have worked in  Gastroenterology and Neurology and also have 6 years of Hospice experience.
  My decision to enter the Health Information Field was made later in life. After being encouraged by many, I entered Florida Community College, while continuing to work full time.  I went to school 3 nights a week, and in December of 2005, I finally graduated. The best compliment I received was from my parents saying how proud they were of me. Now, in what little personal time I have, I enjoy reading, spending time with my family, and yes...chocolate!