At HPG, we hire the very best, and our team is the foundation of our success. With extensive experience across many specialties and settings – technical, clinical, project management, leadership, informatics and more – our team delivers the comprehensive, can-do expertise you need in a Cerner® HIT partner. Meet our team:
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Andy Flynn, MT, ASCP President and co-Chief Executive Officer
Andy was recently named President and co-CEO in July 2021. He is an HPG charter member and founding partner who began his tenure at HPG in 2002. Andy leads the day-to-day operations at HPG and shares CEO responsibilities with Matt Terstriep.
With a career that began as a medical technologist and expanded across three decades into health IT, Andy is fully fluent in clinical and technical languages. As such, he is an excellent translator who easily adapts communication for all proficiency levels. His expertise in Cerner applications is extensive, and he has actively participated in more than 30 implementations over the years. Andy is an HPG Triple Diamond Award recipient. His previous positions at HPG include Vice President, Consulting Services, and he provided oversight of the Information Technology team and HPG’s technology infrastructure.
Prior to joining HPG in 2002, Andy was a Senior Consultant at Park City Solutions and held multiple roles at Cox Health Systems, including Senior Business Analyst, Negative Certifying Scientist, and General Medical Technologist. Andy earned a bachelor’s degree in medical technology from Missouri State University.
Matt Terstriep, MBA Founder and co-Chief Executive Officer
An accomplished leader with proven success across his 40+ year career in health IT, Matt founded our company in 2002. Matt shares CEO responsibilities with Andy Flynn, who serves as President and co-CEO and who leads the day-to-day operations. Having built this company on the vision of delivering stronger performance through expert Cerner® technology integration and workflow optimization, Matt’s leadership continues to drive our culture, purpose and performance every day. Matt is an HPG Triple Diamond Award recipient.
Prior to founding HPG, Matt’s career highlights included sales, marketing and leadership positions at such organizations as Shared Medical Systems (now Cerner), Continental Healthcare Systems (now WellSky), and First Choice Consulting. He has an MBA in healthcare administration from the University of Illinois and is a longstanding member of HIMSS.
Randy Bullinger, CPA, CGMA, MBA Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
An HPG charter member and founding partner, Randy has served as our Vice President and Chief Financial Officer since 2002. With more than three decades of leadership experience at the intersection of healthcare and finance, Randy is responsible for HPG’s financial health and human resource investments. Through his unique industry knowledge, broad financial expertise, and extensive compensation/benefit experience, Randy has a keen ability to research, select, manage and maintain vital programs that maximize the experience for all HPG team members, customers, suppliers and benefit programs. Randy is an HPG Triple Diamond Award recipient.
Prior to joining HPG, Randy’s career highlights include leadership roles in finance and administration at First Choice Consulting (now Park City Solutions), Via Christi Senior Services and Healthcare Data Systems. Randy holds an MBA from Wichita State University and bachelor’s degrees in business and accounting from the University of Kansas.
Nancy Ward Vice President, Business Development
Nancy is a proven sales leader with extensive experience driving growth and business development in the highly competitive health IT market. She is responsible for ensuring HPG team members are fully engaged and our customers are receiving the support they need, when they need it. Nancy joined HPG in 2013 and has made numerous contributions to our success in her current role as Vice President of Business Development, as well as her previous positions as Senior Resource Development Executive and Resource Development Director. Nancy is an HPG Diamond Award recipient.
Nancy’s health IT and leadership experience in sales, recruiting and business development spans more than three decades. Before joining HPG, Nancy held sales leadership positions at iPractice and Vitera Healthcare Solutions (formerly Sage).
Joe Vanderbeek Vice President, Consulting Services
Since joining HPG in 2005, Joe has contributed to HPG’s success in numerous roles, from Senior Consultant to Support Center Director and his current role as Vice President, Consulting Services. In this role, Joe is responsible for the professional development of our Cerner Consulting Experts and is responsible for the quality and delivery of our services. With a practical approach to business, the highest levels of professionalism and quality standards – plus an unparalleled sense of humor and wit – Joe leads his team to deliver the “details that make the difference” for our customers. Joe is an HPG Triple Diamond Award recipient.
Joe’s health IT career involves more than two decades of hands-on leadership experience. Before joining HPG, he worked at Cerner as a Solution and Technical Consultant, developing extensive expertise in Cerner applications and reporting capabilities. Joe has a Bachelor’s of Business Administration degree in Business, Management and Marketing from Park University, as well as a master’s degree in information technology from Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University.
John Pearson Application Services Director and Chief Technology Officer
An accomplished health IT professional and leader, John joined HPG in 2007. John is responsible for the professional development of our Application Services and Project Management service lines. In July 2021, John added Chief Technology Officer to his title and oversees our Information Technology team and HPG’s technology infrastructure. Before becoming Application Services Director, he served in numerous capacities, including Senior Consultant, Team Leader, and Support Center Manager. Through an objective, efficient and caring leadership approach, John oversees our excellent team of Cerner Consulting Experts as they deliver the high levels of quality our customers expect. John is an HPG Double Diamond Award recipient.
With a bachelor’s degree in computer science and mathematics from the University of Missouri-Columbia, John’s health IT career spans more than two decades. Prior to joining HPG, he worked at Cerner as a Solution Architect and Software Engineer, building deep expertise in Cerner applications and custom reporting functionalities.
Darla Hughes, CMA Director of Finance
Darla has been delivering outstanding results in finance for more than 30 years. Since joining HPG in 2004, she has provided consistent, hands-on leadership that ensures our financial success. With Darla’s expertise and caring attitude, she leads her team in taking excellent care of our associates, customers and suppliers. She also manages our 401K Retirement Plan, providing knowledgeable support and feedback to HPG team members. Darla is an HPG Triple Diamond Award recipient.
Before joining HPG, Darla served as a controller at Kansel, an accountant at PCS IT Services Group, and an accounting manager at The Wichita Eagle. She has a Bachelor’s of Business Administration degree in Accounting from Wichita State University.
Scott Terstriep Business Development Director
As our Director of Business Development, Scott is responsible for growing new customer relationships. Since joining our company in 2007 as a Senior Account Executive, Scott has always shown great passion and dedication to serving HPG customers and team members well. With his outstanding ability to build and foster healthy, customer-focused relationships, Scott continually seeks new information about what healthcare organizations need with their Cerner projects and new ways to connect customers with our premier consulting services. Scott is an HPG Double Diamond Award recipient.
Scott’s health IT career spans more than two decades, with a proven track record in sales, account management, leadership and business development. Prior to joining HPG, Scott specialized in sales and pharmacy workflow at ScriptPro.. He has a bachelor’s degree in business communication from the University of Kansas.
Katie Broussard Senior Account Executive
Katie, who joined HPG in 2015 as a Senior Account Executive, manages and develops meaningful customer relationships in the Central region of the country. Katie excels at strengthening HPG’s position in her market area by focusing on the unique needs of customers and acting as a trusted advisor.
Katie’s career spans more than 30 years of healthcare IT, sales management, account management, practice management and sales processes activities. Before joining HPG, she worked as Director of Provider Inside Sales at MedeAnalytics and held Senior Account Executive positions at Covisint and Vitera Healthcare Solutions (formerly Sage Software/WebMD).
Jamie McAfee Senior Account Executive
Jamie, who joined HPG in 2013 as a Senior Account Executive, manages and develops customer relationships in the West region of the country. She excels at taking a holistic approach in understanding customer needs to suggest solutions through our consulting services. Jamie’s background as a Solution Architect, combined with her consultative sales approach, enables her to find the best fit for opportunities and engage lasting relationships that offer the highest customer satisfaction. Jamie is an HPG Diamond Award recipient.
With a bachelor’s degree in biochemistry from Northwest Missouri State University and the University of Kansas, Jamie has more than a decade of experience in health IT. Before joining HPG, she was a successful Solution Architect at Cerner for almost six years, implementing clinical and revenue cycle applications, and was part of more than 50 client sites.
Jamie Moore Senior Account Executive
After joining HPG in 2014 as a Senior Account Executive, Jamie manages and develops customer relationships in the Northeast region of the country. His experience in developing and leading teams, assessing operations and business needs, and providing excellent customer service is key to achieving the desired results for his customers. Jamie is an HPG Diamond Award recipient.
With a bachelor’s degree in business administration and management from Kennesaw State University, Jamie offers more than a decade of experience in management, leadership, human resources and sales. Prior to joining HPG, Jamie held HR, management and team leadership positions at such firms as Paychex and Target.
Kyle Terstriep Senior Resource Development Executive
Kyle joined HPG in 2010 and has contributed to our success in numerous roles, including as a CRM and Social Networking Analyst and Business Development Support Representative. In his current role as Senior Resource Development Executive, Kyle is responsible for recruiting, mentoring, developing and acquiring consulting expertise for HPG, with a deep commitment to our company and culture. Kyle is an HPG Double Diamond Award recipient.
Brian Weil Senior Account Executive
Brian, who joined HPG in 2007 as a Senior Consultant, now serves as Senior Account Executive, managing and strengthening relationships with customers in the Southeast region of the country. Brian’s experience with Cerner Solutions and architecture is key in his understanding of customer needs, assessing resource and solution requirements, and proposing solutions to improve and optimize EMR functionality at our customer sites.
With more than 20 years in healthcare IT, Brian provides deep expertise in healthcare, Cerner, consulting, account management, sales processes, and customer relationship management. Before joining HPG, Brian worked at Cerner as both a Solution Architect and Integration Architect.
Krista Osborn Human Resource Director
Krista brings extensive senior leadership in human resources and people management, particularly in culture and talent development, benefits, retention and coaching. With 25+ years in the HIT consulting industry, she provides expertise in organization design efficiencies and team leadership through all business stages, from start-ups to acquisitions.
Through her commitment to outstanding services for candidates, associates and leadership, Krista empowers HPG to attract and retain the best in the industry.
Before joining HPG, Krista served in leadership roles as Director, HR at JW Nutritional, LLC; Health Data Specialists, LLC; and First Choice Consulting, Inc. She received a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resource Management from Wichita State.
