our team of experts
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BRIAN STEVENS
PRESIDENT / CEO FOUNDER & PRINCIPAL Brian brings over 30 years of executive experience, including roles in the insurance, staffing, and healthcare industries. Over the last ten years Brian has developed Affiliated Enterprise Solutions (AES) into a unique consulting firm specialized in working with Healthcare Associations. Before founding AES, Brian served as Vice President at the Texas Hospital Association, where he focused on corporate business development, managing the association's corporate memberships, advertising, and sponsorships. Previously, Brian was an executive at HealthSHARE, the shared services company owned by the Texas Hospital Association. At HealthSHARE, he led the growth of the company to become one of the most successful state hospital associations shared services organization in the nation. He also developed and spearheaded the association’s “Endorsed Business Partner” Program. EDUCATION & MEMBERSHIPS Bachelor's Degree, Wilfrid Laurier University, Ontario, Canada Board Member, Texas Association for Healthcare Financial Association (TAHFA) 2009 - 2011 Member, American College of Healthcare Executives Member, Texas Society of Association Executives (TSAE) Member, Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) |
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CHRISTOPHER GIESE
SR. VICE PRESIDENT Christopher has over 20 years of experience in healthcare, serving in various leadership positions with Hospital Associations and private healthcare companies. During his tenures with the Kentucky Hospital Association and Tennessee Hospital Association, Chris was responsible for program development on behalf of hospital members, including Pharmaceutical Distribution, Group Purchasing, Process Improvement and 340B pharmacy networks. He also held executive positions with SUNRx and e-Audit Solutions, where as CEO he helped lead through an acquisition and integration. EDUCATION & AFFILIATIONS Masters of Business Administrations, McKendree University, Louisville, KY Fellow, American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE) |
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ABIGAIL BOBO
Manager Abby began working in the healthcare industry over 20 years ago. She held administrative and direct patient care clinical positions in hospital and outpatient healthcare settings in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. Abby coordinated projects and managed accounting duties at a retail and commercial construction subcontractor in Boise, Idaho. Before joining AES, Abby served in Accounting and Human Resources roles. She was a Staff Accountant and then later became an HR Manager at a not for profit human services organization in Austin, Texas. There she managed candidate background checks, new hire orientations, benefits administration, and Human Resources processes and procedures. At AES, Abby is an integral part of the due-diligence process in evaluating potential partner companies. EDUCATION & MEMBERSHIPS Bachelor of Science, University of Massachusetts, Lowell, MA |
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SANDRA LODE, MBA, CPA, CGMA,
Senior Consultant, Grant Services Sandra brings over 25 years of healthcare executive experience to AES. She is a Primary Health Care Specialist providing assistance to the Health Resource and Services Administration (HRSA), Bureau of Primary Health Care (BPHC), in support of community-based primary care organizations. Prior to joining AES, Sandra served as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for several healthcare institutions in the non-profit and public sectors, both urban and rural, specializing in resource identification, development and management. She was also the President/CEO and partner in two different healthcare consulting firms in the Baton Rouge and New Orleans areas. In the past 10 years, Sandra has successfully secured over $20 million in one-time and recurring grant funding for her clients. EDUCATION & MEMBERSHIPS Master of Business Administration, Southeastern Louisiana University Bachelor of Science in Accounting, Southeastern Louisiana University Associate in Applied Science in Accounting/Data Processing, Union County College Licensure, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Louisiana Designation, Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA) Board Member, Capital Area Agency on Aging, January 2015-December 2016 Member, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) Member, Society of Louisiana Certified Public Accounts (LCPA) Member, Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) Member, National Grants Management Association (NGMA) Member, Grant Professionals Association (GPA) |