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Jodi Burns Case Manager
Dana Butler Case Manager
Karen Dokken Case Manager

Amy W. Feth Case Manager
Mike Kahnke Case Manager/Placement Coordinator
Stacia B. Layman Case Manager
Aaron McKay Case Manager
Heather Mehl Case Manager
Tom Nelson Case Manager
Michael Otos Case Manager/Supervisor – MN
Robert Otos Director of Operations - MN/CO/NM
Marsha Pereira Case Manager
Audrey Schlong Case Manager
Kim Schuweiler Case Manager
Mary Beth Solum Case Manager
Heather A. Steffen Case Manager
Nichole Tannahill Case Manager
Fran N. Williams Case Manager
Rhonda Ziemski Case Manager
Maureen Ziezulewicz Case Manager

Jodi Burns, 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. Jodi is an Authorized Provider for the Union Construction Crafts Trade Workers' Compensation Fund.
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Dana Butler, RN, BSN, CDMS dana.butler@alarisgroup.com P O Box 263 Paynesville MN 56362 Office 218-336-4860 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, RN, BA, CDMS karen.dokken@alarisgroup.com 22446 690th Avenue Alden MN 56009 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. Karen is an Authorized Provider for the Union Construction Crafts Trade Workers' Compensation Fund.
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Amy W. Feth, RN, BSN, CDMS, CNLCP amy.feth@alarisgroup.com P O Box 3321 Duluth MN 55803 Office 218-340-6902 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. Amy is an Authorized Provider for the Union Construction Crafts Trade Workers' Compensation Fund.
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Mike Kahnke, 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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Stacia B. Layman, OTR/L, BA, MA, CDMS stacia.layman@alarisgroup.com P O Box 385 Esko MN 55733 Office 218-336-4871 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. Stacia is an Authorized Provider for the Union Construction Crafts Trade Workers' Compensation Fund.
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Aaron McKay, 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, 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, BS, BA, CDMS tom.nelson@alarisgroup.com 103 Lakewood Drive E. Battle Lake MN 56515 Office 218-336-4876 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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Michael Otos, 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, 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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Marsha Pereira, 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. Marsha is an Authorized Provider for the Union Construction Crafts Trade Workers' Compensation Fund.
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Audrey Schlong, 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. Audrey is an Authorized Provider for the Union Construction Crafts Trade Workers' Compensation Fund.
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Kim Schuweiler, 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, 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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Heather A. Steffen, 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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Nichole Tannahill, 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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Fran N. Williams, 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 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. Fran is an Authorized Provider for the Union Construction Crafts Trade Workers' Compensation Fund.
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Rhonda Ziemski, 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. Rhonda is an Authorized Provider for the Union Construction Crafts Trade Workers' Compensation Fund.
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Maureen Ziezulewicz, 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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