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Patricia Bassing Case Manager
Kim Berkley Case Manager
Ann Holman Case Manager/Placement Coordinator
Daniella Jeska Multicultural Solutions Coordinator
Christine Johnson Case Manager/Placement Coordinator
Kathleen Jordan Case Manager
Mike Kahnke Case Manager/Placement Coordinator
Jessica L. Kuslich Case Manager
Deb Loomis Case Manager
Aaron McKay Case Manager
Heather Mehl Case Manager
Christi Newell Case Manager

Michael Otos Case Manager/Supervisor – MN
Robert Otos Director of Operations - MN/CO/NM
Kristen Pelto Case Manager
Kelly Richards Case Manager
Kim Schuweiler Case Manager
Mary Beth Solum Case Manager
Amanda Srock-Anderson Bi-Lingual Case Manager
Heather A. Steffen Case Manager
Ellen Swanson Case Manager
Nichole Tannahill Case Manager
Maureen Ziezulewicz Case Manager

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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Ann Holman, BA ann.holman@alarisgroup.com P O Box 1 Elko/New Market MN 55020 Office 651-470-0410 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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Daniella Jeska Multicultural Solutions Coordinator daniella.jeska@alarisgroup.com Office 612-724-1439 Toll Free 888-425-2747 Fax 1-866-829-2501 Mobile 612-916-3115	Daniella’s experience in business administration and management, Spanish culture, language and interpreting enable her to be an effective and responsive coordinator for Language Solutions at The ALARIS Group®. In addition, Daniella has energy and enthusiasm for detail-oriented problem solving while also managing challenging projects in a fast-paced environment.
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Christine Johnson, QRC, 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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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. Mike is an Authorized Provider for the Union Construction Crafts Trade Workers' Compensation Fund.
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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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Deb Loomis, QRC RN, BS, CRRN deb.loomis@alarisgroup.com P O Box 270594 St. Paul MN 55127 Office 651-762-1174 Fax 1-866-890-4373 Mobile 612-709-6147	Deb is a skilled case manager successfully facilitating and coordinating disability and medical management of worker compensation clients since 1993. She is a highly proficient health professional with established clinical nursing experience. In addition, she is a Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse. Deb is able to implement her extensive medical knowledge in order to expedite workers’ compensation cases to closure. Deb’s enthusiasm and passion are fueled by her strong beliefs in improving client health, wellness and autonomy through advocacy, communication, education, identification and facilitation of service resources to promote optimal cost effective outcomes.
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Aaron McKay, QRC, MA, OTR/L aaron.mckay@alarisgroup.com P O Box 573 Mound MN 55364 Fax 1-866-252-1481 Mobile 612-889-3125 ALARIS Select Team: Ergonomic Consulting	Aaron joins The ALARIS Group as an experienced Occupational Therapist and is a Qualified Rehabilitation Consultant. He has worked as a therapist in Hand Therapy and Industrial Medicine since 2003 and his past experience includes positions as a Rehabilitation Consultant for a national case management company and an Occupational Therapist for physical therapy centers. Aaron has developed a strong customer following through his knowledge and skills in providing case management, statutory rehabilitation and ergonomic evaluations. Aaron is a member of the ALARIS Ergonomics team amd is an Authorized Provider for the Union Construction Crafts Trade Workers' Compensation Fund.
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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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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 218-336-4879 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/NM 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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Kristen Pelto, QRC-Intern, RN, BSN, CCM kristen.pelto@alarisgroup.com P O Box 33 Savage MN 55378 Office 952-807-4288 Fax 1-866-658-4630 Mobile 952-807-4288	Kristen is a certified case manager successfully facilitating and coordinating disability and medical management of worker compensation clients since 2000. She is a highly proficient health professional with established clinical nursing experience and experience in claims services. Kristen is able to implement her extensive medical knowledge in order to expedite workers’ compensation cases to closure. Kristen’s enthusiasm and passion are fueled by her strong beliefs in improving client health, wellness and autonomy through advocacy, communication, education, identification and facilitation of service resources to promote optimal cost effective outcomes. Kristen is presently a QRC- Intern as well.
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Kelly Richards, QRC, MA, CDMS kelly.richards@alarisgroup.com P O Box 43476 Brooklyn Park MN 55443-0476 Office 218-336-4883 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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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. Kim is an Authorized Provider for the Union Construction Crafts Trade Workers' Compensation Fund.
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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 ALARIS Select Team: Catastrophic	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-Anderson, QRC, LSW, CDMS Multilingual: Spanish amanda.srock-anderson@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 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. Heather is an Authorized Provider for the Union Construction Crafts Trade Workers' Compensation Fund.
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Ellen Swanson, QRC - Intern, RN, BS, MS 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. Nichole is an Authorized Provider for the Union Construction Crafts Trade Workers' Compensation Fund.
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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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