2025 Health Facilities Planning Seminar Speakers
Maximizing Artificial Intelligence for Efficiency While Minimizing Risks
Jim Thomson, NCARB, AIA, EDAC, LEED AP; HDR
Jim is an accomplished architect and Senior Vice President at HDR, where he serves as the Regional Practice Leader specializing in Health. With over 30 years of industry experience, he expertly guides HDR’s multidisciplinary teams—including architects, interior designers, medical planners, strategists, engineers, and construction administrators—towards successful client collaborations. His extensive portfolio encompasses master planning, design, development, and both traditional and alternative...Read more.
Jesse Balok; Henry Ford Health
Jesse Balok is a collaborative leader with 20+ years of experience advising C‐level health care leadership through large capital projects and operational transformations. In his career he has impacted over $22B in capital planning for 52M square feet of health care space and 20,000 beds across North America and the Middle East. He focuses on the overall patient experience across the care continuum, aligning strategic goals and organizational potential to enable asset maximization and optimal care delivery. Read more.
Katie McCone; Amsys
Katie McCone, Vice President for AMSYS Health, is a leading expert in guiding executives through digital transformation, building strategic technology plans and creating budgets for capital projects ranging from $500M - $4B. Katie leads healthcare consulting engagements that identify operational clinical workflow inefficiencies, technology countermeasure solutions and implementation prioritizations. Katie is dedicated to improving outcomes by utilizing AI to overcome...Read more.
Federally Qualified Health Centers: Shaping Community Healthcare
Peter S. Chang, MD, MPH, CPE, FAAFP, Grace Health
Dr. Peter Chang is a highly experienced healthcare leader who has dedicated over 30 years to Grace Health in Battle Creek, Michigan. As one of the larger federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) in Michigan, Grace Health serves nearly a quarter of Calhoun County's population. Dr. Chang's journey with the organization began as a Family Medicine physician, progressed to the role of Chief Medical Officer, and culminated in his appointment as CEO seven years ago. Dr. Chang holds a Doctor of Medicine (MD)...Read more.
Chasity Dial, American Indian Health and Family Services
Chasity Dial, Chief Executive Officer of American Indian Health and Family Services, is an enrolled member of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina. She possesses a Master of Science degree in Public Administration from Central Michigan University, complemented by an undergraduate focus in Health Science and Political Science. Additionally, she possesses a post-graduate certificate in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion from Cornell University. Chasity brings 13 years of executive leadership in...Read more.
25 Insights from ASHRAE 170 Standard: HVAC Design for Critical Spaces & Implications for Healthcare Facility Operations
Russell Olmsted, MPH, CIC; Trinity Health
Russell N. Olmsted, MPH,CIC, has over 41 years of experience in the fields of infection prevention and control and healthcare epidemiology. Russ serves as the Director of Infection Prevention & Control for Trinity Health headquartered in Livonia, MI. Trinity Health is an integrated network of hospitals and other sites of care with locations in 27 states across the U.S. These include a reviewer for the American Journal of Infection Control, prior service as 2011 President of the Association for Professionals...Read more.
Gradually, Then Suddenly: The Coming Healthcare Revolution
David Johnson, 4sight Health
David Johnson is the CEO of 4sight Health, a boutique thought leadership, media and advisory company. Dave wakes up every morning trying to fix America's broken healthcare system. He is a frequent writer and speaker on market-driven reform. His expertise encompasses health policy, economics, statistics, behavioral finance, disruptive innovation, organizational change and complexity theory. Dave has a Master’s degree in Public Policy from Harvard and Bachelor’s degree in English...Read more.
Planning for Future-Ready Healthcare Facilities with Intelligent Hospital Design
Doug King, AIA, NCARB, ACHA; Project Management Advisors
Doug has over 40 years of strategic advisory and planning related experience in the healthcare sector. His project portfolio ranges from large scale comprehensive medical centers, to replacement hospitals, to smaller scale community hospitals. His three areas of expertise are High Rise Healthcare Design; Resilient/Emergency Response in Healthcare; and Population Health Management/Community Health. Doug has been recognized as an influencer in US Healthcare facilities arena by such groups as Globe...Read more.
Sandesh Jagdev, M. Eng. CTM; Logimaxx
Jagdev is a Founding Principal at Logimaxx an automation, logistics and supply chain consulting firm. He has over 32 years of experience in supply-chain and logistics management in multiple industries. He is one of the leading practitioners in the logistics automation arena. He has spoken at multiple conferences and national webinars on the topic of logistics automation. He has diverse experience in industries such as Healthcare, Beverage, Chemicals, Defense, Manufacturing, Service, Hospitality... Read more.
Khoi Do; cohesion
With 20 years of experience, T. Khoi Do is a leader in smart healthcare facility design, sustainability, and EHS compliance. His expertise spans strategic advisory roles in major healthcare projects, including HCA Healthcare, Kaiser Permanente, Fresenius SE & Co., and Philips Healthcare. He has successfully developed EHS-compliant infrastructures, enhanced sustainability initiatives, and optimized quality management systems to improve operational efficiency and patient experience. Read more.
Healthcare Data Security Panel Discussion
Greg Sieg, Michigan Medicine
Greg Sieg is the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) for the University of Michigan Regional Health Network, where he leads the Information Assurance department for the University of Michigan Health-West and University of Michigan Health-Sparrow. Prior to this role, Greg served as the Deputy CISO for University of Michigan Health-West. With over 16 years of experience in Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Governance, and Critical Infrastructure, Greg brings a wealth of expertise...Read more.
Michael Phillips, Yum Enterprise Systems
Michael Phillips is a skilled Systems Engineer and Security Architect with a long track record of working in IT infrastructure and cybersecurity. He is currently a Senior Security Architect II at Yum! Brands, where he focuses on creating and improving security standards for the company’s enterprise IT systems. Previously, Michael served as a Senior Systems Engineer II at Yum! Brands, where he led a major project to consolidate multiple data centers into a single Azure VMware Service. He has a strong background in hosting, file shares, and Active Directory....Read more.
Scott Dresen, FACHE, FHIMSS, CISSP, CISM, Corewell Health
Scott D. Dresen, MBA, FACHE, FHIMSS, CISSP, CISM is the chief information security officer of Corewell Health—formed by the coming together of Beaumont Health and Spectrum Health in 2022. As the chief information security officer, Scott is accountable as the strategic leader responsible for implementing and operating the enterprise information security program across all Corewell Health divisions, as well as managing and maintaining the enterprise business assurance program including...Read more.
Beyond Design: Navigating the Complexities of Master Planning for Urban Healthcare Transformation
Sheila Ruder, AIA, ACHE, ACHA, EDAC, LSSGB, LEED AP; HKS Architects
Sheila Ruder is a Regional Practice Leader, Health and a Principal at HKS. Sheila is committed to health care environments that focus on patient safety and operational efficiency, and is a member of the FGI Health Guidelines Revision Committee. She is a founding member of the CitizenHKS Steering Committee, and after Typhoon Haiyan hit the Philippines in 2013, she traveled there to develop solutions for safe drinking water and healthcare access. Read more.
Kate Renner, AIA, EDAC, LSSGB, LEED AP BD+C, WELL AP; HKS Architects
Kate Renner is a Principal, Studio Practice Leader, Health and Design Researcher at HKS. She crafts thoughtful healing spaces worldwide and leads the transformation of HKS' functional performance evaluation processes. Kate was named a Rising Star by Healthcare Design Magazine and listed among Building Design + Construction magazine's 40 Under 40 in 2016. Read more.
Dave Chouinard, LEED AP, CBCP; Osborn Engineering
Dave Chouinard’s career spans over 35 years, the last 15 years with Osborn Engineering where he is the Director of Healthcare and segment leader for the firm. He works exclusively with healthcare clients and leads many of the firm’s largest, most complex, healthcare projects. His expertise is in facility master planning, infrastructure system planning, strategic planning, energy systems development, and optimization. As a seasoned Project Executive, he is adept at system concept planning for greenfield...Read more.
Jon-Michael Lemon, PE, LEED GA; Osborn Engineering
Jon-Michael Lemon serves as Director of Civil Engineering for Osborn Engineering. He is experienced in the design and construction of public and private infrastructure projects including both large and small scale engineering projects, studies and design reports. Responsibilities have included development of proposals, project management, project design, plan preparation, specifications, utility and governmental approvals, estimating, LEED certification, construction administration and coordination with...Read more.
Creating S.P.A.C.E. for All: Improving the Experience for People with Chronic Conditions Through Design
Nathalie Begin, RA, NCARB; SmithGroup
Nathalie Begin, an Architect and Medical Planner at SmithGroup, is responsible for the programming and planning of healthcare projects nationwide. Her passion for wellness environments and health advocacy stems from personal experience growing up with a chronic condition. Nathalie was a 2022 MillerKnoll Scholar and has won multiple awards for her thesis titled “Bridging the Gap Between Hospital and Home.” This thesis established a framework of healing design principles overlayed on a transitional...Read more.
Stephanie Sweet, AIA; SmithGroup
With over a decade of experience in design and architecture, Stephanie Sweet specializes in providing strategic solutions for health and wellness environments. As a licensed Architect and Medical Planner, Stephanie leverages her industry knowledge, and diverse background to help solve challenges at various scales. She is passionate about mentoring emerging professionals in the architecture industry. Her personal experience as a caregiver and individual with a chronic condition gives her a unique...Read more.
From challenge to change: Best practices for value-based care in physician practices
Tammy Schaeffer, BSN, RN, JD, Plante Moran
Tammy brings more than 25 years of experience to her healthcare consulting clients, including significant experience leading and improving large scale value-based operations and quality for hospitals, health systems, medical groups, and private equity capitalized healthcare startups. Trained as both a nurse and an attorney, Tammy brings a unique perspective and a collaborative approach to her work with executives, clinical leaders, providers and frontline staff. A disciple of value-based care and analytics...Read more.
Bureau of Fire Services (BFS) Code Updates
Joe Forro
Joe Forro has served as the Operations Chief of the Bureau of Fire Services at the State of Michigan since August 2021 where he oversees all Plan review and Fire inspection activities. Prior to that, he was the Milwaukee County Fire Chief for 5 years and served in the US Air Force for over 23 years in a variety of fire safety positions and assignments. Read more.
Rick Day
Rick Day is the Bureau of Fire Services Region 3 State Fire Marshal Supervisor. Rick has been a State Fire Marshal Inspector with the Bureau of Fire Services for over 22 years. He is a NFPA Certified Fire Inspector, NFPA Certified Plan Examiner and a Registered State of Michigan Plan Reviewer of Fire Protection Systems. Rick is a Principal Voting member of 16 NFPA Technical Committees. He has decades of experience inspecting hospitals, surgery centers, hospices, schools, colleges...Read more.
Jerry Rodabaugh
Jerry Rodabaugh, Fire & Life Safety Supervisor, LARA/Bureau of Survey and Certification, has over 8 years with State overseeing the Federal CMS Life Safety Inspections of Health Care. Jerry has spent over 30 years within the Fire Service including 18+ years of fire inspections and over 12 years as a firefighter/paramedic. Read more.
BCC & BCHS Updates and Code Changes
Larry Horvath
Larry Horvath currently serves as the director of the Bureau of Community and Health Systems (BCHS) within the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA). The bureau has regulatory oversight for state licensing of facilities, agencies and programs in Michigan including nursing homes, hospitals, surgery centers, hospices, and substance use disorder programs as well as nurse and medication aide and qualified interpreter programs. Mr. Horvath is a graduate of the University of...Read more.
Pier-George Zanoni, PE CIH
Pier-George Zanoni, PE, CIH has been a plan reviewer/ surveyor for the Health Facilities Engineering Section for the past 21 years. He is a registered engineer and certified industrial hygienist. Pier-George received his Bachelor of Science in Engineering from Michigan State University in 1978. Pier-George Zanoni also worked for the Michigan Health and Hospital Association for over twenty years, with ten of those years managing their Occupational Health & Environmental Safety department. Read more.