As our new year begins, I reflect on the experiences and friendships I have developed over the years. I feel they have prepared me for this role and I am forever grateful. I am honored and humbled to serve as President of our amazing chapter. I thank the Past Presidents, Officers, Board Members, Committee Chairs and membership for entrusting me with the privilege of leading you this year. I thank outgoing President, Tammie Galindez, for her tireless dedication and innovative ideas over the last two years. She has set the bar high, demonstrating what it takes to lead with passion and commitment. With a strong board, officer team and committee volunteer base, I am confident we will continue to be an indispensible resource for this chapter.
During this year’s Leadership Training Conference in National Harbor, MD, Kari Cornicelli, 2014-2015 National Chair, announced her theme, “Leading the Change.” Cornicelli said, “finance is at the heart of the ongoing transformation in healthcare. As finance leaders, we are uniquely qualified and have the skills to lead our industry into the future.” As I look forward, I ask all of you for your ideas and thoughts to help us fulfill our commitment to our chapter. We are over 400 members strong and have the resources to stay at the forefront of the issues facing healthcare finance today. There is an opportunity for each of you to get involved, join a committee and help lead the change.
The chapter leadership has reviewed the results from the membership satisfaction survey in preparation for this year’s educational program lineup. I can assure you your chapter is committed to providing high quality education combined with more networking opportunities, all while having a good time along the way.
I look forward to seeing everyone at our next event, the Summer Institute, being held in Austin at the Seton Administration Building on August 21st. Registration is now open at www.stxhfma.org. Thank you to our sponsors for making it possible to host these types of programs.
Christopher A. Snyder, MBA
2014-2015 President, HFMA South Texas Chapter
402-943-7701
csnyder@avadynehealth.com