OMCMG is committed to advancing the practice of case management by providing members with educational opportunities, and a network of collaborative support.

OMCMG is comprised of highly skilled professionals from a variety of health care industries. We work together to provide the best possible solutions for an individuals health care needs. We welcome you to participate in the development and direction of case management as a profession.


Mary Ellen Pierce, RN, BSN
President 2008
Mary Ellen graduated from the University of Alaska in 1977. Her nursing experience includes hospital, nursing home, rehabilitation, teaching, consulting, and case/care management. Currently she is the owner of Care Management Associates, Inc, which provides RN assessment, consultation, advocacy and health care management of clients in both private and long term care settings. Mary Ellen has served as OMCMG Vice President, Secretary and member-at-large in the past.

Michelle Coplin, RN, BSN
Vice President
Michelle is a Network Care Manager for Avamere Health Services. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Linfield College in 1994. Her experience includes Hospital, Rehab, Case Management and Sales and Marketing.

Cristie D. Wiggs-Greenlee, RN, BSN, CCM, CPUR, CPUM
Past President 2005-2006
Cristie became a certified case manager and certified in utilization review and management in 2002. She has worked in home health and case management in her nursing career. Cristie is an independent case manager in the areas of geriatric and workers compensation case management and also independent utilization review and management.

Linda Thompson, RN
Past President 1996-1998
Linda has been a member of OMCMG since the first meeting. In addition to serving for three years as president she has served as Treasurer and as Conference Chair. She has been with US Benefits for 20 years and has held many positions within the company. She is currently the Case Manager and Director of the Health & Wellness Program for a multi-employer trust. She has one grown daughter, a fabulous husband and two cats. She is passionate about theatre.

Leslie Conner
Secretary
Leslie grew up in the Portland area. She attended Oregon State University and received a Bachelor of Science in Sociology and Public Health. Leslie has worked in Admissions and case management for skilled nursing as well as on the commercial side area for over 7 years. She has been a member of OMCMG since 1999 and on the board since 2004. Leslie lives in the Portland area with her husband and son and enjoys gardening and relaxing in her time off.

Dena Rossi, RN, CCM
Treasurer
Dena has an Associate Degrees in Arts & Sciences & Nursing. She has been a Certified Case Manager for over 7 years and worked as a case manager for over 15 years. Her areas of expertise are orthopedics & rehabilitation for severely injured clients. Prior to her career as case manager, she provided direct patient care in the hospital setting for 13 years. She and her husband have been married over 29 years. They have 3 dogs and they collect eagle pictures & statues. Dena has been a member of OMCMG since 1989 & on the Board for over 5 years.

Diane Terrett, RN, CCM
Membership Chair
Since our family’s arrival in Oregon in 1997, I’ve been employed as a case manager at PacificSource Health Plans. Group health case management affords me the variety and diversity of patients and problem-solving that I thrived on in my clinical career as an emergency department nurse. My first position as a case manager was in 1990 in a multi-disciplinary pain management clinic, and since that time I’ve worked exclusively in case management, gaining experience in disability and rehabilitation care management systems. I gained my C.C.M. in 1995, and am currently focused on attaining Health Coaching and Chronic Care (C.C.P.) certificates.

Over the past three years I’ve participated in four mission trips to Central America as part of team of physicians and health care providers bringing medical care to the indigenous peoples of Guatemala and El Salvador. I’m on a lifelong journey to learn Spanish, the mother of two sons, and enjoy gardening, camping and am a new knitter.

Judy Jessing, BA
Educational Chair
Judy has over fifteen years of healthcare experience, is a past Board member of Healthcare Associates of Washington, and currently works as a Senior Marketing Representative for Providence Specialty Pharmacy. Judy serves on the Annual Conference Committee and looks forward to being more involved this year. Through the years, Judy has worked with various organizations focused on insuring quality care for all patients.

Tammy Peterson
2008 Conference Chair
Tammy holds a BS in Business Administration and has been involved in medical marketing for the past 3 years. Currently she serves as the Clinical Director at Northwest Surgical Hair Restoration. Tammy has been a founding committee member of the Portland Pain Society, the first new chapter of the Pain Society of Oregon, where she holds a board position. Tammy has lots of experience planning conferences, seminars and other event and looks forward to assisting the conference committee. Tammy has 3 children, 2 dogs and enjoys working in her vegetable garden.

Margaret Horn
Website Manager
Margaret is the Director of Central Admissions and Network Care Manager for Avamere Health Services. Margaret has worked in acute care, home health and long term care. She has served on the Board of Directors of OMCMG for the past 10 years as the Director of Education. She also serves as the Program Director of the Willamette Valley Care Managers Group. Margaret is passionate about education and networking in order to understand the healthcare continuum in the communities she works. Margaret enjoys boating with her husband, family time and playing with her grandchildren.

Jeane Covey,R.N., B.A
(Treasurer)
Jeane has been an active member of OMCMG since 2001 and a Board Member for 3 years as treasurer. Jeane is a Clinical Solutions Specialist for Masimo Corporation. She has twenty years of clinical experience in the acute care setting including nine years of ICU/CCU management. Jeane has four grown children and lives with her husband and two dogs in the quiet countryside of Sherwood.

Tom Coogan
(Member at Large)
Tom Coogan is Vice President of Care Medical Equipment, Inc., a DME Respiratory and Rehab Equipment provider throughout Oregon and Washington. Tom will celebrate his 30th year with Care Medical this summer. Prior to joining the "Care Team," Tom was employed by the Medicare Claim Administration for five years, and served in the U.S. Army as a combat medic in Vietnam. Tom has a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration and Health Science. He is President-elect of the Pacific Association of Medical Equipment Suppliers (PAMES) of Oregon and Washington. He loves serving on the Board of OMCMG and interacting with Case Managers throughout Oregon and Washington. He has three children and loves sailing.

Betty Pyle, RN,MS, CMC, CMCN
Member at Large
Betty is the current Director of Care Management at Salem Hospital. She has over 40 years experience as an RN and 20 years as a case manager in Managed Care Organizations, Clinics, and Hospitals. She has a Masters in Case Management. She has been active in CMSA for many years with chapters in Texas, Illinois and Georgia.

Jo Ann Brown, BS, RCP
Member at Large
Jo Ann has been a respiratory therapist for 32 years. She has worked predominantly in the home care arena. She works for Wallgreens-OptionCare as an account manager specializing in home infusion, nutrition services, respiratory services and durable medical equipment. Jo Ann has been an active member of OMCMG and the American Lung Association for 22 years. She loves to play with her granddaughter, garden and travel.

Lisa Cunningham
Member at Large
Lisa is a lifelong Oregonian with over 18 years of experience in marketing and insurance. She proudly represents Progressive Rehabilitation Associates (PRA) as their Community Liaison. Lisa is thrilled to be a new member of the OMCMG board, and looks forward to being of service to the group. Active in the community, Lisa also serves on the education committee of the Workers Compensation Claims Association, and volunteers with the Brain Injury Association of Oregon. She and her husband reside in Milwaukie, and are the parents of five grown children, with one teen still in the nest. Lisa loves travel with family, organic gardening, the arts, competing in cooking contests, and her three dogs.