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JoDee Aafedt Case Manager
Jean Anderson Case Manager
Becky Avelar Case Manager
Patricia Bassing Case Manager
Kim Berkley Case Manager
Randy Bradley Director of Sales and Marketing - MN
Amy W. Brown Case Manager
Connie Brown Case Manager
Robin Brown Manager of Service Quality
Jodi Burns Case Manager
Dana Butler Case Manager
Karen Dokken Case Manager
Julia Esch Account Executive - MN
Ann Holman Case Manager/Placement Coordinator
Christine Johnson Case Manager/Placement Coordinator
Kathleen Jordan Case Manager
Marilyn Kahnke Placement Coordinator
Mike Kahnke Case Manager/Placement Coordinator
Greg A. Kestly Case Manager
Pat Kestly Placement Coordinator
Michelle Kunard Case Manager
Nancy Kuntz Case Manager
Jessica L. Kuslich Case Manager
Stacia B. Layman Case Manager

Michael McKenna Senior Account Executive - MN
Heather Mehl Case Manager
Tom Nelson Case Manager
Christi Newell Case Manager
Michael Otos Case Manager/Supervisor – MN
Robert Otos Director of Operations - MN/CO
Angela Peda Case Manager
Marsha Pereira Case Manager
Kelly Richards Case Manager
Robert Roundtree Case Manager
Lori Rowe Case Manager
Lisa Sanmartin Multicultural Solutions Coordinator
Audrey Schlong Case Manager
Kim Schuweiler Case Manager
Mary Beth Solum Case Manager
Amanda Srock Bi-Lingual Case Manager
Heather A. Steffen Case Manager
Ellen Swanson Case Manager
Nichole Tannahill Case Manager
Bobbi Walior Placement Coordinator
Fran N. Williams Case Manager
Rhonda Ziemski Case Manager
Maureen Ziezulewicz Case Manager

JoDee Aafedt, QRC, RN, BA, CDMS jodee.aafedt@alarisgroup.com 1515 14th Street East West Fargo ND 58078 Office 701-281-2148 Toll Free 800-313-7197 Fax 1-866-842-0091 Mobile 701-371-7832 ALARIS Select Team: Catastrophic	JoDee brings to The ALARIS Group, Inc.® experience working in case management since 1983. JoDee has experience in the workers' compensation arena as well as long term disability, auto and accident and health. She has worked with catastrophic injuries including burns, spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, electrocution, and medical management of multiple injuries. In addition to her case management experience, JoDee has also worked as an account manager for a medical equipment firm and as program director of a safety program for health care facilities. Her excellent communication skills and knowledge of the employers and health care providers in her area allow her to move even the most difficult cases forward to successful resolution in a timely and efficient manner.
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Jean Anderson, QRC, RN, BSN, CRRN jean.anderson@alarisgroup.com P O Box 623 Deer River MN 56636 Office 218-729-0518 Toll Free 877-729-0518 Fax 1-866-789-1014 Mobile 218-391-5035	Jean has extensive nursing background specializing in the care of neurology and acute rehabilitation patients, including closed head injury and stroke victims. Jean has been involved in the rehabilitation industry for twenty years and has experience in multiple jurisdictions and lines of disability including workers' compensation, LTD, auto, major medical and third party claims. Jean also has expertise in providing early intervention and medical management of catastrophic claims. Jean is on the approved nurse case manager list for the Federal Office of Workers' Compensation Program.
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Becky Avelar, QRC-Intern, RN becky.avelar@alarisgroup.com 103 9th Street N. Northwood IA 50459 Office 218-336-4842 Fax 1-866-692-7068 Mobile 641-590-6089	Becky has experience in workers’ compensation case management since 1998 and worked as a staff nurse and public health nurse since 1994. Prior to her work at ALARIS, Becky worked as a Health Unit Manager proving case management, injury triage, and office management. In addition, she is a registered nurse in Iowa and Minnesota and is a Certified Occupational Hearing Conservationist. Becky joins ALARIS as a medical case manager in northern Iowa.
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Patricia Bassing, QRC, MA, BA, CDMS patricia.bassing@alarisgroup.com P O Box 8086 Minneapolis MN 55408 Office 612-874-5722 Toll Free 877-832-6417 Fax 1-866-246-8906 Mobile 612-418-7876	Prior to joining The ALARIS Group, Inc.®, Patricia's experience included working for the past year providing rehabilitation services on both disability management and statutory rehabilitation files. In addition, she has several years of experience in disability case management within the private sector providing both medical and vocational services. Her other professional positions include teaching at the college level, and working as a counselor and social worker. Her diverse knowledge and skills provide Patricia with the ability to work effectively with varied types of individuals and to identify and resolve problems on complex cases effectively.
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Kim Berkley, QRC, RN, BSN, CDMS kim.berkley@alarisgroup.com P O Box 213 Albertville MN 55301 Office 763-428-8041 Toll Free 877-428-8041 Fax 1-866-855-2503 Mobile 612-269-8140 ALARIS Select Team: Catastrophic	Kim is a skilled case manager with experience in utilization review, clinical nursing and short term disability treatment plans. Prior to coming to The ALARIS Group, Inc.®, Kim worked as a medical case manager for a national case management company. Kim's wealth of experience enables her to be an effective case manager who values quality, efficiency and a team approach to problem solving complex issues.
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Randy Bradley, BS Director of Sales and Marketing - MN randy.bradley@alarisgroup.com P O Box 1074 Chanhassen MN 55317 Office 952-906-1194 Toll Free 877-906-1194 Fax 1-866-283-0285 Mobile 612-816-1375	Randy has been in the insurance industry since 1988. He entered the sales arena after gaining eight years of experience handling claims, primarily in the workers’ compensation arena. Randy has a strong background in sales, marketing and business management. He has a thorough understanding of all aspects of insurance and provides customized educational training sessions to employers, insurers, and other industry related professionals. Randy enjoys problem solving and strategizing with customers to help them find ways to reduce their claims costs through the use of custom designed cost containment programs. He is well connected throughout the insurance industry and is a tremendous resource for those searching for answers. As Director of Sales – Minnesota, Randy is responsible for all aspects of acquisition and retention sales related to Minnesota business.
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Amy W. Brown, QRC, RN, BSN, CDMS, CNLCP amy.brown@alarisgroup.com P O Box 18029 Duluth MN 55811 Office 218-721-0422 Toll Free 866-885-9536 Fax 1-866-833-9026 Mobile 218-340-6902 ALARIS Select Team: Catastrophic, Life Care Planning	Amy's extensive nursing experience includes clinical work in pulmonary hypertension, electrophysiology and cardiology. As a nurse clinician, she managed numerous, often competing priorities and fostering a productive work environment. Amy's vast medical knowledge and ability to work efficiently prepare her well in the field of case management. Her exceptional capacity to multitask will serve her well in resolving cases expeditiously and cost-effectively.
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Connie Brown, QRC, RN, LSW, BA, CDMS connie.brown@alarisgroup.com P O Box 707 Nisswa MN 56468 Office 218-963-9798 Toll Free 866-495-4194 Fax 1-866-853-1872 Mobile 218-820-6863 ALARIS Select Team: Catastrophic, Independent Vocational Evaluations	Connie brings to The ALARIS Group, Inc.® an extensive medical and case management background. Connie has been a registered nurse since 1965 and has held positions in case management since 1995. This includes positions in health care systems, as a medical case manager for an insurance company and most recently providing both statutory rehabilitation and disability case management services to injured workers for a national rehabilitation firm. Connie is familiar with the employers and providers in her local geographic area, enabling her to effectively and efficiently move a case forward to successful resolution. She played a key role in the establishment of a catastrophic care program for an HMO providing her with insight into even the most difficult medical cases. Connie's ability to effectively communicate with the varied parties on a case and to develop a successful strategy for safe and timely return to work has provided her with a loyal following within the industry.
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Robin Brown, CRC, CCM, CHCQM, CDMS Manager of Service Quality robin.brown@alarisgroup.com 2125 E. 5th Street Duluth MN 55812 Office 218-336-4720 Toll Free 888-833-9597 Fax 1-866-743-4559 Mobile 218-590-0583 ALARIS Select Team: Ergonomic Consulting	In addition to her work as a QRC, Robin brings a vast amount of experience within the occupational health arena and delivery of workers' compensation services within the clinic setting to The ALARIS Group, Inc.® Robin's background in designing programs in work-related skills development for adults with disabilities makes her an excellent choice for those files with complicated return to work situations. Robin is a Certified Ergonomic Evaluation Specialist. She is able to identify risk factors within the work environment and assist in determining the most effective strategy for controlling or eliminating potentially harmful situations.
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Jodi Burns, QRC, BS, CDMS jodi.burns@alarisgroup.com P O Box 7382 Rochester MN 55903-7382 Office 507-252-8414 Toll Free 877-260-4411 Fax 1-866-469-3798 Mobile 507-319-8904	Jodi brings to The ALARIS Group, Inc.® a background working in case management services since 1994. She has worked with varied client populations and has held positions not only in direct case management but also has extensive supervisory and management experience. Her experience working with interdisciplinary teams in developing individual client plans for work, medical and daily living needs is a natural transfer to the workers’ compensation arena. Jodi's ability to assess needs, identify appropriate solutions and communicate effectively makes her an excellent case manager.
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Dana Butler, QRC, RN, BSN, CDMS dana.butler@alarisgroup.com P O Box 263 Paynesville MN 56362 Office 320-453-2205 Toll Free 877-207-1901 Fax 1-866-261-4743 Mobile 218-393-1115 ALARIS Select Team: Catastrophic	Dana's past clinical nursing experience in rehabilitation gave her valuable exposure to brain, cerebral vascular, spinal cord, MS, orthopedic and neurological trauma. Dana has provided medical and vocational case management for multiple lines of insurance including workers' compensation, LTD, STD, and auto. Her expertise has made her the case manager of choice for a number of employers in central Minnesota. Dana is an Authorized Provider for the Union Construction Crafts Trade Workers' Compensation Fund.
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Karen Dokken, QRC, RN, BA, CDMS karen.dokken@alarisgroup.com P O Box 157 Alden MN 56009 Office 507-874-3714 Toll Free 877-977-8400 Fax 1-866-741-3388 Mobile 507-339-3374	Karen has nineteen years of occupational and industrial health nursing experience in her background working for a large employer in southern Minnesota. In 1992, she entered the workers’ compensation arena and has been functioning as a Disability Case Manager and Rehabilitation Consultant since that time. Karen is the case manager of choice for many employers and carriers who do business in southern Minnesota because of her knowledge of that area and expertise in the field of rehabilitation.
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Julia Esch, BS Account Executive - MN julia.esch@alarisgroup.com P O Box 1252 Burnsville MN 55337 Office 952-892-8990 Toll Free 866-752-8990 Fax 1-866-635-6012 Mobile 651-353-2024	Julia’s past experience as director of marketing for a regional medical company and her background in business and sales development prepare her well for her position as Account Executive in Minnesota. Julia’s strong skills in creative project management, relationship building, and planning enable her to excel in the sales arena.
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Ann Holman, QRC-Intern, BA ann.holman@alarisgroup.com P O Box 240753 Apple Valley MN 55124 Office 952-460-3409 Toll Free 888-793-9939 Fax 1-866-893-2846 Mobile 651-470-0410	Ann joins The ALARIS Group, Inc.® as a placement specialist in the Twin Cities metro area. She brings to her position a diverse background including positions in social work, the medical field and for various businesses. Her experience has given her the knowledge of the needs that differing types of employers are looking for when they wish to hire. This provides her with the ability to work effectively with those seeking new employment both within the same industry and with a different category of employer. You will find that Ann has the skills to keep job seekers focused and to advise them as they develop new career goals.
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Christine Johnson, QRC-Intern, MSE, CDMS christine.johnson@alarisgroup.com P O Box 16284 St. Paul MN 55116-0284 Office 651-698-0947 Toll Free 888-698-0947 Fax 1-866-357-9563 Mobile 651-260-2282	Christine joins The ALARIS Group, Inc.® as a placement coordinator in Minnesota. She brings to her position a background in the mortgage industry where she counseled and guided people in reaching their financial goals and becoming more financially self-sufficient. This experience and an educational background in communication and counseling provide her the ability to work with people to meet their goals and find appropriate employment either within or outside their same industry. Christine has the ability to keep job seekers focused and advise them as they develop new career goals.
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Kathleen Jordan, QRC, MS, CRC kathleen.jordan@alarisgroup.com P O Box 185 Osseo MN 55369 Office 763-712-5653 Toll Free 866-712-5653 Fax 1-866-723-0202 Mobile 612-751-8280	Kathleen has worked as a case manager since 1986 for a national case management company providing personal and vocational counseling, coordinating and attending to medical care, and providing vocational training and job placement when necessary. Kathleen evaluates and confers with all parties to determine and expedite a successful avenue to return the injured worker to a productive lifestyle. Kathleen’s extensive experience and educational background enable her to serve the customer expeditiously.
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Marilyn Kahnke marilyn.kahnke@alarisgroup.com 37179 85th Street Waseca MN 56093 Office 507-835-1750 Toll Free 888-560-1120 Fax 1-866-296-5661 Mobile 507-319-3142	Marilyn has been providing job development services and leads to those in search of new employment since 1996. Marilyn does an excellent job of resume preparation and scheduling interviews for employees in the job search process. Her years of experience in the field have provided her with an extensive knowledge of local employers, seasonal needs and the vagaries of the labor market, allowing her to provide quality service and assistance.
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Mike Kahnke, QRC, BS, CDMS mike.kahnke@alarisgroup.com 37179 85th Street Waseca MN 56093 Office 507-835-8119 Toll Free 888-517-9555 Fax 866-452-0122 Mobile 507-271-1720 ALARIS Select Team: Independent Vocational Evaluations	Mike has worked in the rehabilitation industry since 1990. One of his strengths is his expertise in placement of industrially injured workers. He has great skill in working with employers to find suitable employment and is a Placement Expert for The ALARIS Group, Inc.® Mike's placement experience has assisted him in his role as case manager and QRC. It has enabled him to establish a rapport with both employers and injured workers in identifying and establishing suitable accommodations at the work site, relaying these to the medical provider in a knowledgeable fashion and thus ensuring safe and timely return to work.
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Greg A. Kestly, QRC, MS, BS, CVE, CDMS greg.kestly@alarisgroup.com P O Box 26 Chisholm MN 55719 Office 218-254-3199 Toll Free 877-239-6903 Fax 1-866-768-8783 Mobile 218-969-2942	Greg brings extensive past experience in case management for multiple lines of insurance, including workers' compensation, auto no-fault and LTD. He also has several years experience providing vocational rehabilitation for the Veteran's Administration, providing assistance to veterans with service related disabilities. Greg has worked in vocational counseling and evaluation with various populations since 1984. He has functioned as an expert witness and is certified as a vocational evaluator. Greg is an expert on vocational testing for The ALARIS Group, Inc.®
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Pat Kestly, MS, BS pat.kestly@alarisgroup.com P O Box 26 Chisholm MN 55719 Office 218-254-3135 Toll Free 866-378-3135 Fax 1-866-719-6195 Mobile 218-341-9582	Pat's extensive background in education prepares her well for her position as Placement Coordinator with The ALARIS Group, Inc.®. Since 1971, Pat has been teaching adults and children alike modifying her instruction depending on the specific learning styles of individuals. Her vast experience in working with people that need special accommodations and modified activities enable her to work well with all types of clients. She is able to present needed information to clients in a variety of formats and always focuses on what the skills are, as opposed to what skills are lacking.
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Michelle Kunard, QRC, RN, BSN, CDMS michelle.kunard@alarisgroup.com P O Box 351 Waconia MN 55387 Office 952-442-2577 Toll Free 877-442-2577 Fax 1-866-553-3958 Mobile 952-913-5489	Michelle has a wealth of experience as a medical case manager having been involved in the industry since 2000. Prior to joining ALARIS®, Michelle worked as a worker's compensation analyst and a claims manager. As a registered nurse, Michelle has been responsible for supervising other nurses while earning valuable clinical experience. Michelle's enthusiasm, extensive experience and educational background enable her to be an effective case manager who values quality, efficiency and a team approach to problem-solving complex issues.
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Nancy Kuntz, QRC, RN, BSN, CDMS, CNLCP, LNCC nancy.kuntz@alarisgroup.com 4928 Oneida Street Duluth MN 55804 Office 218-724-4314 Toll Free 866-724-4314 Fax 1-866-316-7074 Mobile 218-590-2217 ALARIS Select Team: Catastrophic, Life Care Planning, Medical Legal Nurse Consulting	Nancy comes to ALARIS® with a wealth of information and experience. She is a Certified Nurse Life Care Planner, a Legal Nurse Consultant, a Certified Disability Management Specialist and a Qualified Rehabilitation Specialist. Nancy's background includes working in case management since 1993 including four years as a case management supervisor. This provides her with a cooperative working relationship with area health care providers and employers. Nancy's expertise includes working and training others to work catastrophic cases. She also has a background as a clinical nurse in rehabilitation including traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injury and multi-trauma diagnoses.
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Jessica L. Kuslich, QRC, OTR/L, MA, CDMS jessica.kuslich@alarisgroup.com P O Box 856 Stillwater MN 55082 Toll Free 866-541-5795 Fax 1-866-269-2752 Mobile 651-231-7552 ALARIS Select Team: Ergonomic Consulting	Jessica Kuslich graduated from the College of St. Scholastica with a Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy and has experience working with adults with physical disabilities, upper extremity disorders, neurological dysfunction, and psychological disorders. As a graduate research project, Jessica developed a guide to adapting work sites for return-to-work for disabled adults. She also assisted in research for a documentary on the origin of and treatment protocols for low back pain. She has advanced education in the principles of ergonomics and specializes in ergonomic evaluations of office work stations.
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Stacia B. Layman, QRC, OTR/L, BA, MA, CDMS stacia.layman@alarisgroup.com P O Box 385 Esko MN 55733 Office 218-879-8195 Toll Free 800-615-5946 Fax 1-866-718-0734 Mobile 218-428-1493 ALARIS Select Team: Ergonomic Consulting	Stacia brings to The ALARIS Group, Inc.® a background in occupational therapy. Direct clinical experience includes providing both inpatient and outpatient occupational therapy in the rehabilitation services department of Sister Kenny Institute/Abbott Northwestern Hospital. Her experience working with people with varied disabilities gives her the knowledge to identify problems as they occur and successfully resolve them. Stacia's background also provides her with an in depth knowledge of job modification and suitability.
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Michael McKenna, QRC, RN, BA Senior Account Executive - MN michael.mckenna@alarisgroup.com P O Box 1074 Chanhassen MN 55317 Office 763-424-9200 Toll Free 888-830-5799 Fax 1-866-283-0282 Mobile 612-619-1604	Mike's background as a nurse case manager prepares him well for his position as an Account Executive in Minnesota. Mike's experience in the field made it a natural move for him into the arena of business acquisition and customer support. His knowledge of the individual case managers and their areas of expertise from working with them over the years enable him to select the appropriate person for a case. Mike’s superb communication skills, his willingness and ability to serve the customer's needs, and the understanding of case management allow him to provide exemplary customer service.
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Heather Mehl, QRC, OTR/L, BS, CDMS heather.mehl@alarisgroup.com P O Box 704 Lino Lakes MN 55014 Office 651-766-5269 Toll Free 888-853-0525 Fax 1-866-205-9548 Mobile 612-202-8260 ALARIS Select Team: Ergonomic Consulting	Heather has been working in workers' compensation and the case management field since 2000 in the metro Twin Cities area. She has successfully brought difficult files to a resolution beneficial to all parties. Heather is familiar with employers and health care providers in this area. Prior to entering case management, she had experience providing direct occupational therapy services in clinical settings. This assists her in developing successful return to work plans and in assuring the best treatment plan is in place a varied injuries. Heather is an Authorized Rehabilitation Provider for the Union Construction Crafts Trade Workers' Compensation Fund.
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Tom Nelson, QRC, BS, BA, CDMS tom.nelson@alarisgroup.com 103 Lakewood Drive Battle Lake MN 56515 Office 218-862-5604 Toll Free 866-645-9658 Fax 1-866-244-1648 Mobile 612-597-0538 ALARIS Select Team: Independent Vocational Evaluations	Tom's experience includes working since 1991 in field case management providing service to injured workers. He has worked both in placement and as a case manager/QRC. His experience in the field has provided him with an extensive knowledge of the employers and medical providers in his geographic area. He has worked with injured workers with varied types of work injuries. His vast experience allows him to assess a case quickly and move it forward to a timely, successful conclusion. Tom is an Authorized Rehabilitation Provider for the Union Crafts Trade Workers' Compensation Fund. You will find he is a good match for even your most difficult cases.
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Christi Newell, QRC, RN, BSN, CCM, CDMS christi.newell@alarisgroup.com P O Box 1505 Maple Grove MN 55311 Office 763-420-8202 Toll Free 888-420-8202 Fax 1-866-577-0465 Mobile 612-875-1331 ALARIS Select Team: Catastrophic	Christi has worked in medical case management within the worker’s compensation field since 1992. Not only has she provided case management services, she has also worked with employers providing orientation training to management and key personnel and has assisted in developing networks of qualified service providers. Christi’s knowledge of the issues impacting all aspects of a case and her proficiency in establishing working relationships with both employers and health care providers enables her to identify potential problems before they occur, develop plans to address them and move a case expeditiously to successful resolution.
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Michael Otos, QRC, OTR/L, MA, BA, CDMS Case Manager/Supervisor – MN mike.otos@alarisgroup.com P O Box 26156 Minneapolis MN 55426 Office 952-546-0377 Toll Free 877-234-4142 Fax 1-866-283-0284 Mobile 612-518-6675 ALARIS Select Team: Independent Vocational Evaluations, Ergonomic Consulting	Mike graduated from the College of St. Scholastica with an MA in Occupational Therapy. He has been a program director at Camp Courage and also completed Occupational Therapy Internships at Ridgeview Medical Center and River Falls Area Hospital where he did extensive work with upper extremity disorders. Mike has worked with The ALARIS Group, Inc.® since April, 2000. He learned the industry by beginning as an assistant to our experienced case managers. This provided Mike with a thorough understanding and knowledge of the industry. Mike is an Authorized Provider for the Union Construction Crafts Trade Workers' Compensation Fund.
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Robert Otos, QRC, OTR/L, MA, CDMS Director of Operations - MN/CO rob.otos@alarisgroup.com P O Box 26156 Minneapolis MN 55426 Office 952-544-7515 Toll Free 866-542-8865 Fax 1-866-283-0280 Mobile 612-790-1114 ALARIS Select Team: Independent Vocational Evaluations, Ergonomic Consulting	Rob's past occupational therapy experience has been extensive and focused on amputees and patients with hand and upper extremity disorders, traumatic brain injury and spinal cord traumas. Rob's diverse background makes him an excellent choice to handle all forms of case management including statutory vocational rehabilitation. He is an Authorized Rehabilitation Provider for the Union Construction Crafts Trade Workers' Compensation Fund. Rob has extensive ergonomic training and is one of the ergonomic experts for The ALARIS Group, Inc.® Rob is an expert in the area of job analysis and has a very strong presence in the Twin Cities rehabilitation community.
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Angela Peda, QRC, BA, CRC, CDMS angela.peda@alarisgroup.com 1258 N. 5th Street Fargo ND 58102 Office 701-237-0306 Toll Free 888-399-4951 Fax 1-866-458-7740 Mobile 701-371-7706 ALARIS Select Team: Independent Vocational Evaluations	Angie has worked since 1981 in private rehabilitation, providing and supervising disability management services in North Dakota and western Minnesota. Angie provides rehabilitation services within multiple lines of insurance including several different state workers' compensation systems, SSDI, Federal Employees' Compensation Act, LTD, and auto no-fault. Angie brings expertise in legal testimony and vocational assessment to The ALARIS Group, Inc.® She is an Authorized Rehabilitation Provider for the Union Construction Crafts Trade Workers' Compensation Fund.
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Marsha Pereira, QRC, RN, BSN, MA, CCM, CDMS, PHN marsha.pereira@alarisgroup.com P O Box 753 Bagley MN 56621-0753 Office 218-694-3197 Toll Free 866-694-3197 Fax 1-866-741-5288 Mobile 218-341-4403 ALARIS Select Team: Catastrophic, Independent Vocational Evaluations	Marsha is a skilled case manager with experience as a registered nurse, a college educator in a practical nurse's program and a public health nurse. Marsha has a Master's Degree in Nursing. Marsha's wealth of experience and her extensive education enable her to be an effective case manager who values quality, efficiency and a team approach to problem-solving complex issues.
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Kelly Richards, QRC, MA, CDMS kelly.richards@alarisgroup.com P O Box 43476 Brooklyn Park MN 55443-0476 Office 763-424-0487 Toll Free 866-425-9758 Fax 1-866-651-8151 Mobile 612-269-3338	Kelly's background in pain therapy, psychology and counseling prepares her well for case management work. Since 2000, Kelly has worked as a case manager for a national rehabilitation firm specializing in mental health issues and doing in-home assessments for long-term disability cases. Kelly's case management experience matched with her knowledge of chronic pain management enables her to be an accomplished case manager who efficiently coordinates all communication with the health providers, client and customer.
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Robert Roundtree, QRC, BS, MS, CRC robert.roundtree@alarisgroup.com 5935 Prairie Ridge Drive Shoreview MN 55126 Fax 1-866-804-4112 Mobile 651-587-1083	Robert’s background in vocational rehabilitation, return to work programs, and counseling those with traumatic brain injury and spinal cord injury enable him to provide ALARIS’ clients and customers with the necessary medical knowledge and experience to resolve cases expeditiously. Previous to joining ALARIS in 2010, Robert worked as a disability case manager who effectively coordinated transitional work plans, communicated with all involved entities, and acted as a liaison to QRCs and other rehabilitation consultants for a hospital and clinic system. Robert also has served as an Expert Witness in Workers’ Compensation Hearings and Liability Claims.
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Lori Rowe, QRC-Intern, RN lori.rowe@alarisgroup.com P O Box 251504 Woodbury MN 55125 Toll Free 877-492-3117 Fax 1-866-490-2862 Mobile 952-769-7125	Lori joins The ALARIS Group, Inc.® as a medical case manager in Minnesota. Lori has held positions such as a case management compliance specialist, an independent contact consultant, an employee health nurse, an occupational health nurse, a rehabilitation nurse, and a loss prevention specialist since 1993. Previous to coming to ALARIS®, Lori worked to provide training and training manuals for intake nurses at a regional insurance company. Lori’s extensive experience within case management and nursing allow her to be a proactive case manager meeting needs of both the customer and the client in an effective and cost effective manner.
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Lisa Sanmartin Multicultural Solutions Coordinator Multilingual: Spanish lisa.sanmartin@alarisgroup.com P O Box 19697 Minneapolis MN 55419 Office 612-724-1439 Toll Free 877-823-4847 Fax 1-866-620-7927 Mobile 612-964-4449 ALARIS Select Team: Multicultural	Lisa has been a medical interpreter for The ALARIS Group, Inc.® since 2003. She has developed her skills with extensive study in Spain. Lisa is a full time interpreter working with Spanish speaking clients while also helping coordinate other language interpreters in all 50 states. Lisa's cultural knowledge and language skills will aid us in serving our injured worker population better.
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Audrey Schlong, QRC, MS, CCM, CRC, CPDM audrey.schlong@alarisgroup.com P O Box 4125 Mankato MN 56002 Office 507-625-7205 Toll Free 866-625-7287 Fax 1-866-917-0399 Mobile 507-993-1065	Audrey joins The ALARIS Group, Inc.® with an immense amount of experience in case management and rehabilitation. Most recently, Audrey served as a regional account manager for a national case management company. In addition, she has experience in managing and supervising workers’ compensation cases as well as LTD and STD. Audrey holds a Masters Degree in Vocational Rehabilitation, and is a Certified Case Manager, a Qualified Rehabilitation Consultant, a Certified Rehabilitation Consultant, and a Certified Professional Disability Manager. Her extensive education and certifications along with her case management career dating back to 1984 enable Audrey to be a responsive, knowledgeable, and resourceful person as part of the Minnesota team.
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Kim Schuweiler, QRC, RN, BAN, CDMS kim.schuweiler@alarisgroup.com P O Box 156 Clear Lake MN 55319 Office 320-252-6494 Toll Free 888-730-1411 Fax 1-866-815-0860 Mobile 612-267-0350 ALARIS Select Team: Catastrophic	Kim began her career working for case management firms in 1990. From 1990 through 1997, she held a variety of positions at two national rehabilitation firms and a health care organization providing direct case management, hospital bill review and audit services, telephonic triage services and working with employers to provide education on managed care. Her other nursing experience includes direct clinical experience in acute care and surgical units, and school health nursing. Her vast experience and breadth of knowledge enable her to work effectively with a variety of clients, employers and health care providers.
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Mary Beth Solum, QRC RN, BSN, CDMS mb.solum@alarisgroup.com P O Box 420 Somerset WI 54025 Fax 1-866-743-1358 Mobile 612-532-9152	Mary Beth has been a successful QRC and Medical Case Manager since 1990. Mary Beth’s extensive knowledge of medical resources and providers, her ability to facilitate and coordinate treatment of injured employees including catastrophic claims, and her skill in developing vocational goals to assist workers in timely return to work enables her to be an effective case manager. Mary Beth has proven consistently that she can work with the most difficult claims and develop positive outcomes for all parties involved. Mary Beth is an Authorized Provider for the Union Construction Crafts Trade Workers' Compensation Fund.
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Amanda Srock, LSW, BS, BA Multilingual: Spanish amanda.srock@alarisgroup.com P O Box 2414 St. Paul MN 55102-0414 Office 651-207-8037 Toll Free 866-749-5592 Fax 1-866-820-8182 Mobile 612-418-9840 ALARIS Select Team: Multicultural	Amanda joins The ALARIS Group, Inc.® as a bilingual nurse case manager in the Twin Cities. Amanda is a QRC-Intern and a licensed social worker with experience in coordinating return to work, completing skills analysis, and providing vocational counseling while utilizing job placement services. Amanda’s knowledge and her ability to communicate effectively with Spanish-speaking injured workers enables her to provide excellent outcomes for customers and timely return to work for claimants.
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Heather A. Steffen, QRC, MS, BA, CRC, CVE heather.steffen@alarisgroup.com P O Box 332 Somerset WI 54025 Office 715-294-2716 Toll Free 888-790-6501 Fax 1-866-269-2596 Mobile 715-377-6453 ALARIS Select Team: Independent Vocational Evaluations	Heather Steffen brings to The ALARIS Group, Inc.® experience working in public and private rehabilitation since 1995. She is also a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor. Her education coupled with her background with private and public entities in job search activities will help ensure successful outcomes with difficult to place client populations. In addition to meeting placement needs, Heather is also experienced with the full array of vocational counseling services making her an expert at developing individualized rehabilitation plans.
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Ellen Swanson, QRC - Intern, RN, MS, BS ellen.swanson@alarisgroup.com P O Box 16650 St. Louis Park MN 55416 Office 612-219-0489 Fax 1-866-883-6947 Mobile 612-219-0489 ALARIS Select Team: Catastrophic	Ellen joins The ALARIS Group, Inc.® with an immense amount of experience in nursing and rehabilitation. With over 27 years of experience in the nursing field, Ellen has specialized in Acute and Chronic Pediatric and Adult Dialysis and Solid Organ Transplant. In addition, she has experience in rehabilitation, burns, mental health, medical-surgical nursing as well as holding positions as a traveling nurse, a cruise nurse, and a liver transplant coordinator. Ellen’s superior ability in managing patients from the start of their illness to recovery enables her to be a successful and effective case manager.
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Nichole Tannahill, QRC, BA, MA, CDMS nichole.tannahill@alarisgroup.com P O Box 589 Cottage Grove MN 55016 Office 218-336-4849 Fax 1-866-743-4219 Mobile 952-686-1469	Nichole’s experience as a case manager in workers’ compensation dates back to 2002. She has worked successfully as a rehabilitation professional by establishing strong relationships with customers, employers, vendors and physicians and continually enhancing and strengthening her service delivery. Nichole has specialized training in Ergonomic Assessment, Crisis Intervention/Critical Incident Debriefing and Home Behavioral Health Evaluations. In addition, Nichole has a Master’s degree in Professional Counseling, a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Interpersonal Communication and her CDMS certification. She has proved to be a highly effective communicator and strategic thinker with a high success rate of attaining realistic vocational goals.
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Bobbi Walior bobbi.walior@alarisgroup.com P O Box 37 Bovey MN 55709 Office 218-245-1560 Toll Free 888-289-0444 Fax 1-866-878-6217 Mobile 218-340-5090	Bobbi brings a diverse background to The ALARIS Group, Inc.®, including management and administration of a clinic setting as well as experience in providing counseling services to rape crisis and family violence victims. Since 1993, Bobbi has been involved in providing job placement services to industrially injured workers. She joins The ALARIS Group, Inc.® in that same capacity working closely with our QRC’s serving our northern Minnesota injured workers. Bobbi also is experienced in providing placement services for Long Term Disability cases.
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Fran N. Williams, QRC, RN, MA, BS, CDMS fran.williams@alarisgroup.com 6925 W. Cook Lake Road Duluth MN 55803 Office 218-721-4355 Toll Free 877-262-7491 Fax 1-866-846-2645 Mobile 218-590-1957 ALARIS Select Team: Catastrophic, Independent Vocational Evaluations	Fran's more than twenty years of nursing experience add to her expertise in medical case management. In addition to nursing, she has worked as a rehabilitation manager, a case manager for the Minnesota Department of Employee Relations, and the Assistant to the Commissioner and Legislative Director for that same department. Fran is a persuasive communicator and exceptional problem-solver, able to build consensus and facilitate strategies for difficult cases.
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Rhonda Ziemski, QRC, MA, BA, CDMS, OTR/L rhonda.ziemski@alarisgroup.com 23 W. Central Entrance Box #355 Duluth MN 55811 Office 218-721-4786 Toll Free 866-721-4786 Fax 1-866-802-8200 Mobile 218-590-8290	Rhonda’s background includes valuable experience in the case management field as a QRC Intern and a Certified Disability Management Specialist with a strong background in occupational therapy. Before joining ALARIS®, Rhonda worked as a case manager for a regional case management company. Rhonda’s clinical occupational therapy skills and familiarity with rehabilitation services in Minnesota and Wisconsin enable her to negotiate toward positive outcomes and problem solve comfortably.
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Maureen Ziezulewicz, QRC, MA, BS, CRC, CCM maureen.ziezulewicz@alarisgroup.com P O Box 27391 Golden Valley MN 55427 Office 763-546-9598 Toll Free 866-546-9739 Fax 1-866-568-2951 Mobile 612-750-7303 ALARIS Select Team: Independent Vocational Evaluations	Maureen brings over 30 years of experience in case management, disability management issues, and vocational counseling and rehabilitation. Prior to joining The ALARIS Group, Inc.®, Maureen was vice-president of a large rehabilitation company where she worked with disability management issues and provided medical and vocational case management services to industrially injured workers. In addition, she provided expert witness services in workers' compensation, personal injury, divorce and employment law. Maureen's vast experience and broad knowledge of workers' compensation, Social Security and ADA issues enable her to resolve cases expeditiously and effectively. Maureen is an Authorized Rehabilitation Provider for the Union Construction Crafts Trade Workers' Compensation Fund.
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