Climbing the Crothall Ladder

For too many hospitals, the Admission/ Discharge/ Transfer (ADT) process involves too much manual updating of information, and does not give nurses the tools they need to quickly and easily manage bed status and patient throughput logistics. The "process" most hospitals use consists of nurses making several phone calls, with increasing frustration, until beds can be freed up for the next patient. Some hospitals are even stuck using paperbased bed boards to manage the information that is so vital to their daily operations.

Mike Villani,
Regional Vice President

Karen Farrelly,
Vice President of Finance
and Controller

The Ladder Reaches All the Way to the Top

Many of Crothall's senior leaders took the challenge many years ago to never become complacent in their roles. Several of the current Vice Presidents, and even the Executive Vice President, Tom Racobaldo, began their careers as Unit Directors or Regional Managers. Regional Vice President Mike Villani is an inspiration to many, as he started as a Crothall Supervisor: "I love this company. I have had tremendous coaches and mentors throughout the years. I am proud to say that I have taken part in every professional development opportunity that Crothall has provided."

The Possibilities Are Limitless

The career path for Crothall managers is filled with choices, thanks to the variety of roles available. One extraordinary example of this is the fact that several former Administrative Assistants throughout the country are now Unit Directors. Connie Lancaster is one talented leader whose Crothall career began as an Administrative Assistant, and now she is a Senior Regional Manager in our Patient Transportation division. Joe Talamo, Division Vice President, sums up his experience by saying, "Crothall continues to be the leader in the industry for several reasons. One significant fact is that Crothall attracts the very best talent in the country because of our growth and promotional opportunities. I have been a beneficiary of the company's success through four promotions in the past 9 years."

Joe Talamo,
Division Vice President

Rosa Sanchez,
Unit Director

Rosa Sanchez started eight years ago as a Housekeeper. Her managers saw her potential and she rose through the ranks, to Team Leader, Supervisor, Operations Manager, and now Unit Director. Also a Training Guru, she says, "I emphasize with my trainees how Crothall embraces our employees' strengths, and that the door is wide open for advancement if you put your heart into your job and work very hard." The number of leaders who began as hourly associates and are now Supervisors or Directors throughout the country is truly impressive. Crothall's ability to provide the necessary technical and leadership training changes the lives of these employees, their families, and the staff they now supervise. "I am so proud of these exceptional people who have not only performed at every level, but have overcome great odds and taken responsibility for their own professional development. This fine list is a testament to one of our most treasured company values: professional development," explains Bobby Kutteh, CEO.