The People Behind UCA

The UCA Board of Directors held a re-election on June 15, 2022. Following President Dr. Armando Samaniego’s passing on May 21, 2022, President-Elect Dr. Max Lebow stepped in to fill the role, leaving the position of President-Elect open.

The results:

• Dr. Payman Arabzadeh was elected new UCA President-Elect
• Dr. Gerry Cvitanovich was elected new UCA Treasurer (filling the position left vacant by Dr. Payman Arabzadeh) Congratulations to our new President-Elect, Dr. Payman Arabzadeh, and our new Treasurer, Dr. Gerry Cvitanovich.

And thank you to the entire Board of Directors. We are proud to have such passionate, intelligent, and caring individuals leading our organization.

UCA is governed by a Board of Directors. A new class of Directors is elected annually via an online process that culminates at the UCA Convention. Each Director serves a three-year term, and can serve up to two consecutive terms. Board Officers are elected by the Directors.

The UCA staff has an abundance of talent from different backgrounds and disciplines. we are passionate about urgent care and believe it plays an integral role in our healthcare landscape, and we lead with that purpose every day. 

Sabrina Balthrop Development Coordinator	Brittany Barnett Membership Manager 331-472-8310	Handcrafted Playlists Enjoy these staff-curated playlists made specifically for our members!   Back to the Fight Valentine's Day Playlist Dance it Out Start of Shift Mix End of Shift Mix Opening Keynote Playlist, 2022 Convention Closing Keynote Playlist, 2022 Convention
Dedra Benjamin Meetings & Events Manager 331-472-3750	Katherine Bozarth Quality Programs Manager 630-219-3053
Marley Haus Executive Programs Assistant 331-472-3748	Sue Holzkopf Director of Finance & Administration 331-472-3741
Lou Ellen Horwitz Chief Executive Officer 813-777-6453	Jami Kral Membership Director 331-472-3742
Tracy Patterson, MBA, CHA, MHSA Executive Director for Quality 331.472.3740	Yvette Powe Development Manager
Sheri Ransford Communications Manager	Cindy Simpson, CAE Administrative Assistant
Jackie Stasch Director of Corporate Relations 331-215-6063	Melodie Turk Director, Learning Experience
Todd Windley Creative Director	Samantha Wulff Story Director
Kim Youngblood Chief Government Affairs Officer 630-544-6534

The UCA board president is a volunteer role which requires an extraordinary amount of work and dedication to the association. we are grateful to these past presidents for their wisdom, leadership, and the impact they have had on the association and the urgent care industry at large.