WellLink Leadership Team

The Center for Health Affairs and CHAMPS pride ourselves not only on our rich, 100+ year history of dedicated service, but also on the talent and accomplishments of our people. Guided by our core values of diversity, honor, commitment, authenticity, caring and innovation set forth by our leadership, our subsidiaries are thriving and working together as ONE organization.

Our leadership team positions us to be conveners, influencers, innovators and ultimately the catalyst for transforming healthcare in Northeast Ohio and across the United States. Day in and day out, they are focused on how The Center and CHAMPS can provide value and enhance our service offerings to meet the evolving needs of our members and clients. Learn more about The Center's mission, vision and values here.

tm Brian Lane
Brian Lane, MSHSM, FACHE, FHIMSS, CPHIMS, CSCS

President & CEO

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tm Lesley Forneris
Lesley Forneris, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, CDP

Vice President, Talent & Organizational Excellence

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Dr. Kim Byas
Dr. Kim Byas

Vice President, Community Engagement & Impact

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maria summers 2023
Maria Summers

Vice President, WellLink Group Purchasing

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Debora Curtis
Debora Curtis

Controller

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Michele Fancher 2022
Michele Fancher, HCMBA

Senior Director of Corporate Communications

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endrit meta 2022
Endrit Meta

Director, Data & Technology

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jodi mitchell 2024
Jodi Chappell Mitchell

Senior Director, Government Relations and Policy

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