Board of Directors

Chair

Eric Gasser RN, CHCIO

Eric Gasser is the VP and CIO of Information Systems at Wooster Community Hospital Health. Has has 18 years of experience in information systems and clinical informatics with 15 years of experience working with MEDITECH. One of Eric’s most notable accomplishments was leading WCH to become the first MEDITECH hospital in Ohio to be approved by the Ohio Board of Pharmacy for CPOE.

Treasurer

Kelly Lippold

Kelly Lippold has been actively involved in MEDITECH and the informatics world for the past 17+ years. Initially Kelly started out in the clinical realm of MEDITECH (NUR/PCS, OM, EDM, EMR, PDoc), but as her roles change, she has also assisted in lab, financial, pharmacy, imaging, ambulatory. This has given Kelly a unique global perspective of the interactions within MEDITECH.

Past Chair

Sam Fielding

Sam Fielding is the CIO at Southlake Regional Health Centre in Newmarket, Ontario. During the past several years, Sam has been involved with MUSE in a variety of capacities. As a collaboration-oriented professional, Sam brings expertise in project management, leadership, digital health, and a career in complex healthcare environments.

Director

Shreya Bodar

As the Senior Director Clinical Pharmacy Informatics for HCA, Shreya Bodar brings a bold presence fueled by deep expertise in pharmacy informatics, mentorship, and inclusive leadership. She leads with clarity, warmth, and purpose – and to help MUSE thrive as the place where innovation meets community.

Director

Joe Farr

As the Director of Information Systems at King’s Daughters Medical Center, Joe Farr is responsible for managing IT infrastructure and security, overseeing staffing and budgeting, project management, and ensuring application support for the organization’s MEDITECH systems. He led two successful Early Adopter projects for MEDITECH applications—Point of Care in 2018 and Expanse Patient Care in 2020.

Director

Jackie Rice

Jackie Rice serves as the Vice President for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer at Frederick Health. Frederick Health has a long history of collaborating with other MEDITECH sites by providing support and information about MEDITECH initiatives, as well as learning from other sites. Jackie has long been a member of MUSE, attending many MUSE activities, doing presentations, and serving on panels. She believes we are better together as a community.

Director

Garrit Ophus

Garrit Ophus serves as the Director of Information Systems at Northern Montana Health Care and believes in the power of community and shared learning. He sees the MUSE Board as an opportunity to give back to the organization that has significantly contributed to his professional growth, and to help shape its future for the benefit of all MEDITECH users.

Alan Sherbinin