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Sherry Ajani (847) 229-6553 Accounting and HR Assistant Direct Fax (847) 229-6653

Responsible for processing all accounts payables. Assists Manager, Accounting and Office Services with accounts receivable. Provides administrative and clerical assistance to Manager, Human Resources. Reports to Gwen Kabela.

Karen Back (847) 229-6551 Manager, Meetings and Travel

Direct Fax (847) 229-6651 E-mail: [email protected]

Responsible for coordinating the meeting planning function, including negotiation of hotel proposals, airline and transportation services. Reports to Pat Janda.

Linda Benwitz (847) 229-6539 Test and Video Development Coordinator

Direct Fax (847) 229-6639

Coordinates video development process. Responsible for administrative to the Vice President, Test Development and Core Competencies. Reports to Linjun Shen, Ph.D, MPH.

Amanda Bishop (847) 229-6543 Manager, Maintenance of Certification Program Direct Fax (847) 229-6643

Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Maintenance of Certification Department. Communicates Board policies and procedures to diplomates and MOC product sponsors. Leads member services support for the ABPN MOC Program. Reports to Patti Vondrak.

Carm Bondeson (847) 229-6561 Credentials Administrator

Reviews all categories of applications. Provides in-depth telephone assistance to program directors, diplomates, and candidates. Reports to Tina Espina.

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Julie Cashman (847) 229-6533 Credentials Administrator Direct Fax (847) 229-6633

Reviews all categories of applications. Provides in-depth telephone assistance to program directors, diplomates, and candidates. Reports to Tina Espina.

Karen Charewicz (847) 229-6544 Administrative Assistant, Credentials Direct Fax (847) 229-6644

Responsible for providing administrative and clerical support to the Manager, Credentials. Processes requests for Graduate Performance Reports. Provides verification of Board status. Reports to Tina Espina.

Molly Coe (847) 229-6545 Manager, Test Development

Responsible for development of assigned subspecialty and maintenance of certification examinations. Supervises Senior Editor and Editors. Reports to Linjun Shen, Ph.D., MPH.

Daniel Cowan (847) 229-6522 Editor

Responsible for assisting the Manager, Test Development, in ensuring the integrity of all written examinations and other ABPN test-development related communications. Reports to Molly Coe.

Tina Espina (847) 229-6559 Manager, Credentials

Direct Fax (847) 229-6659 E-mail: [email protected]

Responsible for day-to-day operations of the Credentials Department. Supervises the application review process for Psychiatry examinations. Responsible for processing application denials and appeals. Responds to credentials correspondence. Communicates Board policies and procedures to program directors, diplomates, candidates, and the general public. Reports to Pat Janda.

André Greene (847) 229-6520 Office Services Assistant

Responsible for the maintenance of all office supplies and equipment inventories. Performs daily maintenance of office area and supply stations. Reports to Gwen Kabela.

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Renee Gurley Receptionist Fax (847) 229-6600

Responsible for directing phone calls, receiving visitors, maintaining staff calendars and distribution of mail. Reports to Gwen Kabela.

Jessica Huber (847) 229-6538 Senior Credentials Administrator

Reviews all categories of applications. Provides in-depth telephone assistance to program directors, diplomates, and candidates. Assists in reviewing combined training program applications. Reports to Tina Espina.

Pat Janda (847) 229-6546 Director, Credentials and Meetings

Responsible for directing the Credentials and Meetings Departments. Directs application reviews and communication with the Credentials, Bylaws, and Appeals Committees. Maintains communication with approved training programs. Supervises the meeting planning function for Policy meetings and oral examinations. Reports to Larry R. Faulkner, M.D.

Dorthea Juul, Ph.D. (847) 229-6526 Vice President, Research and Development Direct Fax (847) 229-6626

Responsible for the organization’s research and development, psychometric, and statistical analysis activities. Reports to Larry R. Faulkner, M.D.

Gwen Kabela (847) 229-6554 Manager, Accounting and Office Services

Responsible for processing all accounts receivable as well as assisting in other accounting functions. Manages services related to office operations. Reports to Robin Callen.

Annette Kerr (847) 229-6521 Executive Administrative Assistant,

Direct Fax (847) 229-6621 Office of thePresident and CEO

Responsible for providing clerical and administrative support to the President and CEO. Reports to Larry R. Faulkner, M.D.

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Russ Lipp (847) 229-6557 Test Publisher and Media Editor Direct Fax (847) 229-6657

Publishes examinations for computer-delivery. Edits static images and audio and video materials for computer examinations. Reports to Ed Michener.

Annie Liu (847) 229-6529 Manager, Test Development

Responsible for development of assigned subspecialty and maintenance of certification examinations. Reports to Linjun Shen, Ph.D, MPH.

Edward Michener (847) 229-6527 Manager, Test Development

Responsible for development of assigned subspecialty and maintenance of certification examinations. Responsible for item bank management. Supervises Test Publisher and Media Editor. Reports to Linjun Shen, Ph.D, MPH.

Kristin O’Brien (847) 229-6534 Manager, Test Development

Responsible for development of assigned subspecialty and maintenance of certification examinations. Reports to Linjun Shen, Ph.D, MPH.

Richard Palmer (847) 229-6524 Senior Editor

Direct Fax: (847) 229-6624 E-mail: [email protected]

Responsible for workflow to ensure the integrity of all written examinations and other ABPN test-development related communications. Assists with the supervision of Editors. Reports to Molly Coe.

Christy Pasquesi (847) 229-6530 Examination Administration and MOC Coordinator Direct Fax: (847) 229-6630

Responsible for coordinating computer examination administration and providing member services support. Provides administrative and clerical assistance to the Manager, Database and Computer Examination Administration. Reports to Sylvia Vassmer.

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Valerie Pierce (847) 229-6558 Manager, Human Resources Direct Fax (847) 229-6658

Responsible for developing and administering Human Resource Programs for the ABPN. Manages the compensation and benefits programs, the recruitment process, and promotes employee relations. Reports to Robin Callen.

Kevin Point (847) 229-6537 Manager, Software Development/Database Administration Direct Fax (847) 229-6637

Responsible for developing and maintaining all computer software and databases. Acts as a liaison to outside computer consultants. Reports to Paul Whittington

Ken Schnepf (847) 229-6540 Editor

Elizabeth Senese (847) 229-6528 Administrative Assistant, Test Development

Direct Fax (847) 229-6628 and Internal Meetings

Responsible for clerical and administrative support to the Vice President, Test Development and Core Competencies; the Vice President, Research and Development; the Managers, Test Development; and the Manager, Test Development and Core Competencies. Reports to Linjun Shen, Ph.D, MPH.

Linjun Shen, Ph.D. (847) 229-6563 Vice President, Test Development and Core Competencies Direct Fax (847) 229-6663

Oversees the development and conduct of all computer examinations. Responsible for the development of assigned examinations. Directs the Core Competencies process. Reports to Larry R. Faulkner, M.D.

Deborah Sippel (847) 229-6525 Board, Credentials, and Meeting Planning Specialist Direct Fax (847) 229-6625

Responsible for providing administrative and clerical support to the Director, Credentials and Meetings. Assists with Meeting Planning for Board Policy Meetings. Reports to Pat Janda.

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Liz Sterling (847) 229-6523 DANS Administrator Direct Fax (847) 229-6623

Reviews and investigates DANS reports and inquiries. Provides telephone assistance to diplomates, candidates and attorneys regarding license restrictions. Reports to Tina Espina.

Cathy Szmurlo(847) 229-6536 Manager, Communications

Responsible for conceptualizing, creating, and producing a variety of communications, including the web site, to keep the ABPN’s various constituent audiences aware of current programs, procedures, and decisions. Reports to Paul Whittington.

Sylvia Vassmer (847) 229-6556 Manager, Database and Computer

Direct Fax (847) 229-6656 Examination Administration

Responsible for administration of all computer examinations. Helps to develop and maintain the ABPN’s databases, computerized testing capability and other Information Systems projects. Reports to Patti Vondrak.

Jennifer Vollmer (847) 229-6532 Manager, Test Scoring Services and

Direct Fax (847) 229-6632 Research Projects

Responsible for the management and analysis of ABPN examination data. Assist with research and development projects. Reports to Dorthea Juul, Ph.D.

Patti Vondrak (847) 229-6547 Director, Examination Administration

Direct Fax (847) 229-6647 and Maintenance of Certification

Responsible for directing the administration of computer and Part II examinations. Directs the examiner services function. Directs the product and communication aspects of the Maintenance of Certification program. Reports to Larry Faulkner, M.D.

Eileen White (847) 229-6560 Editor

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Paul Whittington (847) 229-6549 Chief Information Officer Direct Fax (847) 229-6649

Responsible for managing all information systems, computer hardware, software, computer training and computer disaster planning. Directs the communications and publications function. Reports to Larry R. Faulkner, M.D.