Administration
Rush-Copley Administrative Team
Barry C. Finn, MBA, CPA
President
Chief Executive Officer
Dynamic leader, strategic thinker, team builder and effective administrator are terms that describe Barry Finn, president and CEO of Rush-Copley Medical Center. Carrying on the tradition of excellence established at Rush-Copley, Barry continues to work toward bringing state-of-the-art healthcare services to the rapidly growing Fox Valley area. Barry was named president and CEO in 2002 after serving in the roles of Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer since 1996. His 25+ years of experience in the healthcare industry have been a boon to the medical center, as has his unparalleled leadership and administration of healthcare resources in a challenging era of fiscal management and rapid technological change.
After earning a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting from Northern Illinois University he attained certification as a public accountant, and then went on to receive a Masters of Business Administration degree with an emphasis in Marketing and Strategy from J.L. Kellogg Graduate School of Management, Northwestern University.
He is active in many professional and civic organizations including serving as president of region 2B (DuPage, Kane and McHenry counties) for the Illinois Hospital Association and as treasurer of the Metropolitan Chicago Healthcare Council.
Outside of Rush-Copley, Barry devotes time to coaching regional youth baseball and basketball associations and may be contacted by calling 630-978-4977 or via email at bfinn@rsh.net.
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Senior Vice President of Strategy
As an experienced leader with a commitment to excellence, Gail Bumgarner excels in strategy management. She serves as Senior Vice President of Strategy and Chief Strategy Officer.
Gail has been in healthcare for 25 years with the last 15 at the executive level. At Rush-Copley, she oversees the functions of planning, business development, marketing, information technology as well as Rush-Copley Medical Group. Gail has a B.A. in Political Science from Kalamazoo College and a Master's Degree in Public Affairs from Indiana University, Bloomington, IN, where she also was a pre-doctoral fellow.
Gail resides in Downers Grove.
gbumgarner@rsh.net
630-978-4972
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Senior Vice President, Operations
Chief Operating Officer
As both the watchdog and steward of patient resources at Rush-Copley Medical Center, John Diederich has proven his mettle in a tough economic environment. He has honed his expertise over the last decade and risen through the ranks to become an accomplished strategic thinker, skilled operations administrator and affable leader.
As COO, John oversees the daily clinical, ancillary and support operations of the hospital, including administrative responsibility of all medical center construction projects. Rush-Copley currently has 20 capital improvement projects in progress, totalling $100 million over the next three years.
He received his Bachelor of Business Administration, specializing in management science from University of Iowa, where he also earned a Master of Arts degree in hospital and health administration and a Master of Business Administration degree. John has also recently completed the Advanced Executive Program at the Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University.
John, his wife and three children make their home in Aurora where he is the Chairman of the Board of the Greater Aurora Chamber of Commerce and an active Board member of the Aurora Economic Development Commission, the Marmion Academy Board of Trustees, the Marmion Academy Alumni Association, and the Kiwanis Club of Aurora.
johndiederich@rsh.net
630-978-4941
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Senior Vice President, Medical Affairs
Chief Medical Officer
As Senior Vice President, Medical Affairs and Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Lowenthal is the primary liaison between the Medical Staff and Administration of Rush-Copley Medical Center.
Dr. Lowenthal's primary responsibilities include oversight of Medical Staff credentialing, privileging and bylaws, the family medicine residency program, and continuing medical education for physicians. He also is responsible for the hospital's quality and patient safety programs as well as physician relations and physician services.
Dr. Lowenthal brings a myriad of expertise to the medical center including vast experience in quality and patient safety program development, clinical informatics and its use in evidenced based clinical practice as well as Six Sigma Black Belt Training, a highly disciplined technique focusing on process improvement. He received his Doctor of Medicine degree from The Chicago Medical School, Chicago. In New York, he completed one year of General Surgery residency before moving to Los Angeles, California where he completed residency training in Urology. He also earned a Master of Public Health degree in health services administration from the Medical College of Wisconsin.
A third generation physician, Dr. Lowenthal and his wife reside in Riverwoods and are the parents of four children.
slowenthal@rsh.net
630-978-6292
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Dennis DeMasie
Vice President, Information Technology
Chief Information Officer
A highly effective leader on the cutting edge of technology, Dennis DeMasie is no stranger to strategic planning, hospital operations and information systems management. With over 20 years of healthcare experience, he joined Rush-Copley in 2007.
As Vice President of Technology and Chief Information Officer, Dennis is responsible for development and implementation of information technology initiatives and all operational activities of the IT department.
Dennis earned his B.S. in Computer Technology from Purdue University. He received an MBA in Healthcare Administration from the University of Phoenix, where he now teaches online graduate and undergraduate level courses on the use of IT in Health Care.
He is a member of the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives, the Healthcare Information Management Systems Society, and the American Hospital Association.
Dennis is married, has four children and resides in Yorkville.
ddemasie@rsh.net
630-499-2320
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Barbara A. Graham, MBA
Vice-President Philanthropy
Chief Development Officer
Barbara Graham is an organization and business development professional who has a diverse background in healthcare, insurance, government, technology, art, and wellness. She has worked in the public sector for the State of Illinois in the area of biotechnology and was District Director in the office of Illinois Congressman Harris W. Fawell (Ret.) Barbara's experience in the non-profit sector began as Chief Development Officer of The Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens in Jacksonville, Florida. She received her undergraduate degree from the University of Central Florida, her MBA from Benedictine University, and did additional work in the Kellogg Graduate School of Management Executive Programs at Northwestern University. Barbara was recognized as one of the "100 Women Making a Difference in Illinois" and is a member of the Associates in Healthcare Philanthropy.
bgraham@rsh.net
630-978-4946
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Vice President, Quality
Patient Safety Officer
A profound commitment to patient safety and hospital compliance are two areas under the watchful eye of Diane Homan, M.D. As Vice President, Quality, she works diligently to ensure collaborative communication among the clinical and medical staffs alike, culminating in the most optimal patient outcomes. She is also focused on ensuring hospital compliance with all regulatory organizations.
A registered nurse for 10 years prior to obtaining her medical degree in 1984, Dr. Homan is board certified in family medicine. She lives in Sugar Grove with her husband and two sons.
diane_homan@rsh.net
630-978-6208
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Mary Shilkaitis, R.N., M.S.
Vice President, Patient Care Services, and Chief Nursing Officer
The pursuit of superior clinical care has an enthusiastic champion in Mary Shilkaitis. She joined the administrative team in 2002.
Her primary responsibilities include Professional Nursing Practice as well as management of the Inpatient Nursing, Women's Health Services, Cancer Care Services, Perioperative Services, Rehab and Medical Imaging.
Mary received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from Illinois Wesleyan University and her Master of Science degree in management from National Louis University.
For the last 15 years, Mary has been taken on many challenges including the development of obstetrics and pediatric services, a neonatal intensive care unit, a pediatric intensive care unit and outpatient specialty clinics. She lives in Naperville with her husband and two children.
mshilkaitis@rsh.net
630-499-2475
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Brenda Van Wyhe, MBA, CPA
Vice President, Finance
Strong financial skills and technical project expertise, combined with a strong sense of fiscal responsibility are what make Brenda Van Wyhe a highly effective finance administrator.
Brenda joined the administrative team in 2006 as Assistant Vice President, Finance. Her responsibilities include budgeting, financial reporting and analysis, cost accounting and materials management.
Brenda received her Bachelor of Science degree from Clarion University of Pennsylvania and her Master of Business Administration degree from DePaul University. She is a CPA and has served as an adjunct instructor for Aurora University.
Active in the community in which she resides, Brenda is on the Board of Directors for Oswego Chamber of Commerce and is treasurer for both Oswego Economic Development Corporation and Rotary Club. She serves as Chair of the Oswego Women's Topic Committee and is a member of the Financial Advisory Committee for the Oswego 308 School Board.
bvanwyhe@rsh.net
630-898-3565
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Nancy J. Wilson, R.N., BSN, MBA
Vice President, Clinical Services
In the complex healthcare environment, Nancy Wilson has emerged as a leader in operational turnaround while achieving high standards of patient care and service through the promotion of a team atmosphere.
As Vice President of Ancillary Services, her primary responsibilities include oversight of the Emergency Services Institute, Heart and Vascular Institute, Pharmacy Services, Laboratory, Critical Care Services, Spiritual Care Services and Rush-Copley Healthcare Center in Yorkville.
Through Nancy’s leadership of Emergency Services, she oversaw an extensive $20 million expansion and renovation project. Nancy is also responsible for Rush-Copley Healthcare Center in Yorkville, and led the project from land acquisition to construction and now, operations. Active in the Yorkville community, Nancy’s focus is to continue development of the Healthcare Center campus to further serve the needs of this growing area. Nancy has been a Board member of the Yorkville Economic Development Corporation for the last 9 years, and is now an officer serving as treasurer. She has also served on various committees with the City of Yorkville and School District 115.
A committed and invaluable member of the Rush-Copley team, Nancy has held various nursing and leadership roles for over 25 years, including critical care and emergency services.
Nancy received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing from Aurora College and Masters of Business Administration from Aurora University. She has one son and lives with her husband in Yorkville.
njwilson@rsh.net
630-978-6276
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