ABOUT US
The MRRN is a Shared Interest Group (SIG) of the Association for Advancing Physician and Provider Recruitment (AAPPR). We are committed to provide our members opportunities to grow and enhance both their personal and professional development through education meetings, forums that encourage the flow of communication and exchange of ideas and access to informational resources.
Membership shall be open to individuals who are directly involved in and have primary responsibility for the recruitment, retention, or acquisition of physicians and/or other medical staff and who are employed to do so by a hospital, hospital system, clinic, practice, managed care organization, or not for profit health care association.
Our mission is to impact health care access through education, research, and the elevation of the physician and provider recruitment industry. We empower industry experts through education, research, and engagement.
Our Leadership Team
Trish Fite, Chair
Holland Hospital
602 Michigan Avenue, Mail Stop #43, Holland, MI 49423
(616) 394-3590, (616) 394-3600 (Fax)
tfite@hollandhospital.org
https://www.hollandhospital.org/hh/physician-opportunities.aspx
Trish's healthcare career began in systems consulting over 30 years ago which included change management for healthcare professionals ...
Michele Philips, Vice Chair
University of Toledo
4510 Dorr St, Toledo, OH 43615-4040
(419) 383-7195
michele.phillips@utoledo.edu
https://utoledophysicians.com
Michele Phillips has her bachelor’s degree in health administration and has been involved in the Medical Operations and Recruitment for over 25 years managing full-cycle recruitment for physicians and advanced practice providers, streamlining hiring processes and enhancing workforce efficiency. Michele is currently a Senior Provider Recruiter for the University of Toledo Physicians and has successfully led high-performing recruitment teams, negotiated contracts, and improved hiring metrics across multi-state healthcare organizations. Michele is passionate about connecting top-tier talent with institutions dedicated to quality patient care, excels in strategic hiring, employer branding, and workforce planning. Michele has been married for over 25 years and has two amazing children and one grandchild.
Alexis Fetterolf, MSA, Vice Chair
MyMichigan Health
4000 Wellness Drive, Midland, MI 48670
989-839-1780
Alexis.Fetterolf@mymichigan.org
https://www.mymichigan.org/
Alexis Fetterolf has been employed with MyMichigan Health since November 2020. She has worked with Provider Recruitment since September 2021, starting as a Recruitment Coordinator and transitioning to a Provider Recruiter in September 2022. Alexis holds a Bachelor’s of Science in Healthcare Administration and a Master’s of Science in Administration with a Human Resources Management concentration, both from Central Michigan University. We are happy to have you join the executive board Alexis!
Michele Phillips, Secretary
North American Dental Group
501 W. Pottawatamie, Tecumseh, MI 49286
517-403-5260
phillipsm@nadentalgroup.com
http://www.nadentalgroup.com
Michele Phillips has been in healthcare for over 20 years; experienced in Dentist, Physician, Advanced Practice Providers, and clinical support recruitment ...
Deanna Stocker, Vice President
ProMedica
4805 N Rogers Hwy, Britton, MI 49229
517-403-1413
deanna.stocker@promedica.org
https://www.promedica.org
Deanna Stocker has been employed with ProMedica as a Physician Recruiter since 2014, currently in the role of Senior Physician Recruiter. ...
Alan Neushwander,
Member-at-Large
Henry Ford Health - Jackson
1615 Michigan Avenue, Baldwin, MI 49304
517-205-1449
aneushwander@familyhealthcare.org
http://www.familyhealthcare.org/
Alan Neushwander began his health care career in the marketing department at Corewell Health in 2011. He then spent three years as the director of communications and customer service at West Michigan Community Mental Health. Since 2022, Alan has been the Director of External and Internal Relations for Family Health Care, a Federally Qualified Health Center with 12 locations in West Central Michigan. In his current role, he oversees provider recruitment and retention, focusing on physicians, advanced practice providers, dentists, and social workers. His other duties include marketing and communications, legislative advocacy, employee satisfaction, and fundraising. Alan lives in Ludington and enjoys golfing, traveling, spending time with his family, and being outdoors. He is also an avid Detroit Tigers fan.
Secretary
Past President
(2017-2019)
Stephanie Hutchens
Secretary
Ex- Officio - Past President
(2012-2017)
Patrick Dreer, MBA CMSR CPRP 
Secretary
Past President
(2011-2012)
Sharee Selah View All Past Presidents
