Meet The Team
CEO
Leslie Hiebert
As the former CEO of a rural hospital, Leslie knows all about the challenges of rural healthcare, and the rewards. This knowledge gives her the edge she needs to make a real difference for our partners. Leslie is passionate about the work of the Rural Health Enterprise.
Senior Director of Talent Management
Charis BOMberger,
SHRM-CP
With years of HR experience in rural hospitals under her belt, Charis knows what it takes to find and retain top talent. Bringing her creativity and her "anything is possible" vision to the role, Charis is forming the premier healthcare staffing network in Washington state!
Staff Accountant
Peter Obert
Peter is an accountant to his core. After years of working in a variety of different industries, he decided to bring his A-game (that is, accounting game) to the healthcare sector. Peter enjoys process improvement and working in spreadsheets!
Credentialing Manager
Julie Miller, CPCS, CPMSM
Smart and tough, Julie brings her resilience to the role of Credentialing Manager. Her high expectations for herself and her team and her dedication to the work means that hospitals need never worry about who they trust their credentialing work to.
Credentialing Assistant
Danielle Sandas
A plucky go-getter, Danielle came to our team from a veterinary hospital eager to learn all things human medicine. She has taken that learning in stride and quickly shown herself to be indispensable to the credentialing team.
Credentialing Specialist
Cat Boyle
Catherine has worked in acute care, general hospitals, nursing homes, and psychiatric hospitals, and is looking forward to learning all she can about what makes rural healthcare distinct. Outside of work, you can find Cat reading, writing, and learning all she can about her newfound love: Sports!
Managed Service Provider Surpervisor
Sara Wiggins
Sara is a certified RN and has provided compassionate, evidence-based, quality care for over 18 years. Sara brings her direct experience working in rural health to bear as the clinical recruiter for the Washington Healthcare Staffing Network.
HR Business Partner
Melissa Simpson
Melissa has spent the last decade building strong workplace cultures, empowering people and fostering collaboration. Her passion is connection with people and learning what make each individual unique. She is committed to supporting rural hospitals, their staff, and the people they serve.