Executive Team

  • Janette Townsend

    With more than 25 years of experience in the world of nonprofit healthcare finance, Janette has served in a variety of finance roles in hospitals, multi-specialty medical groups, health systems both large and small, and insurance companies. Though originally from Chicago, Janette has close ties to the Pacific Northwest. Not only did she attend Oregon…

  • Suzanne Carté-Cocroft

    As chief philanthropy officer, Suzanne has the privilege of working alongside the Confluence Health Foundation board of trustees to lead philanthropy for Confluence Health. Prior to joining Confluence Health, Suzanne served as Providence Alaska’s chief philanthropy officer and president of Providence Alaska Foundation and has over 20 years of nonprofit leadership experience. She has led…

  • Robert Pageler

    Robert acts as the chief information officer (CIO) for Confluence Health and oversees information technology and computer systems, including assessing current processes and recommending future software upgrades and best processes. Receiving his bachelor’s degree in business management of information systems from the University of Arizona, Robert also received a master of business administration degree (MBA)…

  • Brian Barry

    As the chief ambulatory and clinic network officer for Confluence Health, Brian is responsible for focusing on our outpatient service lines to redesign primary care and fulfill our mission of “local care by and for our community.” Completing his bachelor’s degree in business administration and marketing at the University of Colorado Boulder, Brian later received…

  • Kelly Allen

    Kelly is the chief nursing officer (CNO) and is responsible for nursing practices within Confluence Health by overseeing the daily operations of our hospitals, including inpatient services, surgical services and other hospital-based locations. Receiving a bachelor’s degree in nursing from Seattle Pacific University, Kelly later received a master’s degree in nursing from the University of…

  • Katina Maier

    As the chief people and strategy officer (CPSO), Katina is responsible for leading the organization in developing and implementing enterprise strategies. Her areas of oversight include human resources, strategy realization office/business development, consumer experience, organizational improvement, marketing/communications, project management office, and data analytics. After completing a bachelor’s degree in sociology, Katina received a master’s degree…

  • James Murray, MD

    Dr. Murray serves as the chief medical officer (CMO), ensuring Confluence Health and the Wenatchee Valley Medical Group deliver safe and effective healthcare according to our mission and vision, alongside operational and executive leadership and in cooperation with medical staff. When practicing, Dr. Murray works as a hospitalist and is board certified in internal medicine….

  • Jennifer Jorgensen, MD

    Dr. Jorgensen is the managing executive officer of the Wenatchee Valley Medical Group and has general charge of the business affairs and supervision over that corporation’s assets. Additionally, she is a member of the Confluence Health Board of Directors. Dr. Jorgensen also works on the clinical side as a gastroenterologist and is board certified in…

  • Andrew Jones, MD

    Dr. Jones serves as the chief executive officer (CEO) for Confluence Health and is responsible for ensuring successful management of the business and setting future strategy. Receiving his medical degree and completing his residency in family medicine through the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Dr. Jones later received a master of business administration degree…