Jim Medendorp

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Jim Medendorp

Managing Director, Advisory Services

With over 25 years of experience in healthcare planning, Jim brings a wealth of experience in optimizing performance through innovation, operational excellence, and fiscal responsibility. As the leader of our Advisory Services practice, and in partnership with the President & CEO and the senior leadership team, Jim plays a pivotal role in developing and implementing strategic initiatives and propelling organizational growth. His leadership extends to nurturing professional growth and development within the Advisory Services team.

Jim’s passion for continuous learning is evident through his active engagement with esteemed organizations like the American College of Health Care Executives and the HMA Academy Chief Strategy Officer Forum. Moreover, his contributions through speaking engagements and publications underscore his dedication to advancing healthcare.

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My mission is to transform healthcare delivery through evidence-based and data-driven solutions that create value for patients, providers, and communities.

Janet Lively McCauley, CPSM

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Janet Lively McCauley

Vice President, Healthcare

Janet Lively McCauley leads ERDMAN’s healthcare market sector, developing and implementing the strategy for how we meet client needs. In partnership with the President & CEO and her fellow senior leaders, she shapes our view of where healthcare is going, defines our healthcare business development strategy, and collaborates with healthcare leaders across the country. Through her authentic approach, she builds highly trusted relationships and engages teams in developing focused, forward-thinking solutions for clients.

A servant leader, Janet serves as the Society for Marketing Professional Services (SMPS) Foundation Board of Trustees President and is a Chapter Past President, is President-elect for the KY Chapter of the Association of Medical Facilities Professionals, is a Director on the Norton Healthcare Foundation Board, The Kentucky Derby Festival Board of Directors, maintains active memberships in SMPS and the Society for Healthcare Strategy & Market Development, and is a donor to several civic organizations.

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For me, healthcare is not simply a profession, it’s being an active part in building healthier communities and helping find solutions for our clients who deliver care.

I derive purpose from bringing strategic minds together to foster innovation and improve healthcare access, laying the foundation for a healthier future for everyone.

Paul DuCharme

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Paul DuCharme

Vice President Architecture & Engineering

Paul plays a pivotal role in leading our dynamic architectural and engineering team. As the managing principal, he provides strategic direction to our studio’s activities, guiding ERDMAN’s continued success and reputation as a leader in architectural and engineering excellence. He actively collaborates with project teams and clients, serving as an advocate for our values and acting as the primary point of contact for complex projects. His involvement ensures that ERDMAN’s commitment to excellence is upheld.

In addition to his responsibilities within the studio, Paul is a key partner to the President & CEO and the senior leadership team. Together, they craft organizational strategies and long-range plans that are instrumental in ensuring we consistently meet the commitments we make to our clients and projects.

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Healthcare design has the ability to impact not only how patients receive care, but how they recover and improve their lives. I believe using evidence based design principles to enhance care delivery and better someone’s life is a cause worth pursuing.

Jim Joyce

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Jim Joyce

Vice President Construction

With over 25 years of experience in managing the complexities of healthcare construction, Jim is a senior-level leader dedicated to working in partnership with both clients and team members to deliver exceptional project results on a national scale. He collaborates closely with the President & CEO and senior leadership team to develop and implement ERDMAN’s strategic goals and initiatives across all facets of construction, including preconstruction, purchasing, and safety. His history demonstrates a thorough understanding of the multifaceted demands of the construction industry and a proven ability to lead and inspire teams to achieve excellence.

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Working with clients and being part of their team to develop state of the art facilities that improve the delivery of healthcare in the communities they serve is very rewarding. Our work allows clients to provide exceptional care using best practices, the latest technologies and equipment, and allows them to attract and retain the best talent in the industry.

Mary George

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Mary George

Mary George

Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer

Leveraging over 30 years of financial experience and leadership, Mary leads ERDMAN’s financial and accounting services team in support of achieving our strategic vision. As a seasoned financial professional, she works closely with the CEO and Senior Leadership Team to inform strategic direction, manage growth, and optimize business investments. Mary brings expertise in finance, administration, and risk management including financial strategy development, metrics tracking, and forecasting. In addition to her professional accomplishments, Mary serves on the Construction and Remodeling Advisory Board with Madison College and is a member of TEMPO of Madison as well as FEI CFO Roundtable.

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I believe a company’s financial wellness is the lifeblood of its success. With this, our teams are able to innovate and design healthcare and senior living spaces that promote healing and wellness in support of our client’s success.

Rustin Becker

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Rustin Becker

Rustin Becker

President & CEO

Rustin Becker has been exclusively focused on delivering effective outcomes in healthcare and senior living for more than 25 years. As President & CEO, he is results driven and leads ERDMAN’s multidisciplinary team of experts. Through his commitment to excellence, Rustin is instrumental in developing solutions that deliver extraordinary experiences and provide sustainable financial, operational, and strategic results. His expertise has also been showcased as a speaker at a wide range of national conferences, and he has served as a research partner with multiple academic institutions and nonprofit organizations. As ERDMAN’s leader, Rustin is focused on maintaining the firm’s steady growth through differentiated offerings, a spirit of innovation, and a constructive culture anchored in ERDMAN’s values and common purpose.

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I believe being healthy is a significant part of happiness and living life to the fullest.  Access to high-quality healthcare is essential in maintaining healthy communities.

Greg Markvluwer

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Greg Markvluwer

Greg Markvluwer

Vice President, Real Estate Development

Greg Markvluwer has more than 30 years of experience in commercial real estate development. His in-depth expertise includes healthcare and senior living developments, and he has a proven track record of delivering cost-effective, quality projects that deliver consistent returns to equity investors.

At ERDMAN, Greg leads our real estate development strategy. This includes supporting clients with structuring and financing projects to optimize their cost of capital. Greg also provides strategic solutions to meet client needs while helping preserve their debt capacity and maintain their flexibility.

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In today’s healthcare landscape, healthcare organizations are demanding more value from their professional service advisors. The integrated project delivery approach provides enhanced value through market analysis, design, predevelopment, financing, cost estimating, and delivery. In addition, this process reduces the schedule while increasing the reliability of cost. I’m passionate about helping our clients excel in providing excellent healthcare through state-of-the-art building solutions, balanced with cost-effective delivery.

Andrea Hopkins, SPHR

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Andrea Hopkins

Andrea Hopkins, SPHR

Senior Vice President People & Culture

Andrea Hopkins oversees ERDMAN’s strategic culture and human capital programming. As a member of the senior leadership team, she also shapes ERDMAN’s people strategy. This is achieved by instilling a constructive culture and continually challenging team members to lead and bring their best selves to any situation. Serving also as ERDMAN’s culture champion, Andrea is keenly focused on backing major change initiatives, developing measurable training programs, providing extensive coaching, and leading process improvements. Her efforts strengthen organizational effectiveness as defined by ERDMAN’s strategic plan. Andrea’s impact is further amplified by culture-specialized accreditations. She is an Organizational Development Certified Professional, and holds several certifications from Human Synergistics, which specializes in organizational development and workplace culture.

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I was drawn to ERDMAN because of its healthcare offering. Working in healthcare allows me to impact people’s lives positively both inside and outside of ERDMAN. Being part of something bigger, an integrated team of experts, and the legacy that our work leaves in communities are all important to me. Every day brings a new and exciting challenge or problem to solve. My commitment to learning and innovating has been instrumental in building a culture where our experts can integrate and thrive.