Company
Community Link Consulting's business is to provide backup for agencies that have too much to do or can't afford (or find) the full time technical skill set necessary to keep an agency running efficiently. In other words, our purpose is to help you fill in the gaps. We understand non-profits, are mission driven, yet understand your need for a profit margin. As the saying goes, no margin, no mission.Community Link Consulting caters to each client's individual needs. We approach each project as a unique opportunity with its own set of variables. We understand the critical components that are part of the larger health center system building strategy, achieving hope and a sound financial position for our clients. Our approach has proven successful, as evidenced by a broad client base, including Community Health Centers, Rural Health Clinics, Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) Look-A-Likes, for-profit entities, Urban Indian Centers, and assisted living facilities.
Community Link Consulting Staff
Joel Hughes
Joel started Community Link Consulting in 2001 after working eight years as the CFO for two community health centers. His background in accounting/finance has provided the technical expertise needed to understand systems, including billing, accounting and operations. His experience in upper management and consulting has provided him the "big picture" view. This combination of technical expertise and organizational-wide experience enables him to work with all levels of staff and BOD, feeling the struggles and seeing the vision of the BOD and management while understanding the day-to-day details.
Karen Creveling-Hughes, CPA
Karen's accounting career spans 18 years and includes a bredth of experience. Over the years her positions have included internal auditor for a large insurance company, work in a rural three-person CPA office, serving as an independent auditor for a regional public accounting firm and working up to the position of tax manager for an office of another regional public accounting firm. This experience enables her to quickly assess system designs, strengths and weaknesses, internal control weakness and staffing qualifications.
Kristal Albrecht, CPA
Kristal Albrecht has over twelve years of experience in the financial operations arena, including a CFO for two community health centers, and six years of experience writing competitive grants for FQHCs and RHCs. Kristal has mastered a variety of software systems allowing her to quickly and effectively analyze information necessary in making strategic business decisions. The technical experience she brings to the team includes financial management and oversight, including maximization of patient revenue, and strong analytical abilities. She can assist you in creating effective systems to maximize your valuable time and effort spent serving your clients.
Peter Theobald
Peter received his bachelors from the University of Iowa and a Masters in Social Work from Eastern Washington University. He has been working in Community Health Centers for 20 years, serving as a CEO for 5 years, an operations manager for 5 years, and interim CFO. His expertise and experience are in planning, developing, and writing Community Health, Migrant Health, Behavioral Health, New Access Point, Expanded Capacity and Oral Health applications. His interests lie in Board Governance, Strategic Planning, and Non-Profit Board Training.Vicki Anderson
Vicki
is a highly skilled accountant with over 20 years of experience in all
aspects of accounting. She has mastered software programs
such as PeachTree and QuickBooks and can quickly help you load and
implement these programs into your company's daily procedures. Vicki
has managed billing, accounts receivable and accounts payable
departments. She can help you prepare and analyze your month
end closings, reconciliations and financial statements.
Diane Kayser
Diane earned her Bachelors in Business Administartion from Ohio State University. She is a retail expert who thrives in the fast-paced environment of companies in "growth mode." With 20+ years experience as a finance professional, Diane has held progressively more responsible positions for a variety of retail companies, including both VP of Finance and CFO roles. Her experience includes significant operational responsibilities in addition to finance duties in areas such as customer service, real estate site selection and store operations. This experience allows her to assist clients in setting up a corporate structural platform from which to launch profitable growth.
Aimee Jundt
Aimee has over 10 years of accounting experience in a variety of different fields from construction to high tech and now health care. She has a strong background in internal controls including helping a large corporation implement and maintain Sarbanes Oxley compliance. The variety of her experiences has allowed Aimee to hone in on her technical abilities.
Johanna Root
Johanna graduated from the University of Puget Sound in May of 2008 and is currently a graduate student at Gonzaga University studying for her MBA in Healthcare Management. As newcomer to the non-profit healthcare industry, she is dedicated to completing the needed forms for your health center, writing grants, and tackling the maze of phone calls, e-mails, and paperwork to help you receive your Medicare and Medicaid funding.