Leadership

Meet the People Behind Polaris Group

Jack Fitzgibbons
experience
10+ yrs
Jack Fitzgibbons
President & Chief Operating Officer

Jack helps run the core operations of Assembly Health, including Polaris Group. He works closely with the technology department, HR, and department leads to make sure we are delivering world-class customer service to our clients. Jack built his career around healthcare and tech-enabled services. Outside of work, Jack enjoys spending time with his wife and three girls and cheering on the Duke Blue Devils basketball team.

Wendy Strain
experience
25+ yrs
Wendy Strain, RN, RAC-CT
Director of Consulting Services

Wendy Strain has over 25 years of healthcare experience ranging from acute care to the long-term care setting. Wendy began her healthcare journey when she discovered her love of caring for others while serving in the US Army as a Medic. In her current role as Director of Consulting Services, she is responsible for the development, management, implementation, and direction of clinical and regulatory programs for Polaris Group.  Additionally, she oversees the day-to-day operations of the Polaris Group Consultants. In her spare time, Wendy enjoys spending time with her family, especially her three grandchildren.

experience
10+ yrs
Anna Bever
Director of On-Site Clinical Services

Anna Bever is the Director of On-Site Clinical Services for Polaris Group. She brings 10+ years of operations experience spanning clinical services logistics, new market launches, and daily operations. In her free time, Anna likes to travel, spend time with her family and friends, and work towards her bucket list of seeing the Cubs play at every stadium with her husband.

experience
30+ yrs
Vickie Elliott
Regional Business Development Manager

Vickie Elliott is the Regional Business Development Manager for Polaris Group. She brings 30+ years of Sales & Marketing experience spanning Pharmaceutical Sales & Operations, Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Admissions Marketing & Operations. Vickie has one son, and in her free time she likes to travel and spend time with her family and friends.

Shelly Patton
experience
25+ yrs
Shelly Patton
National Director of Sales & Marketing

Shelly Patton has over 25 years in the Health Care industry, 18 of which have been in LTC. Shelly oversees the day-to-day sales operations, engaging in an array of business skills from strategic planning to sales team management. Shelly manages all Corporate Partnerships and her ability to analyze statistics and long-term logistical planning skills have contributed greatly to the success of our organization. Shelly loves her Tampa Bay Rays baseball, but since she is originally from Wisconsin, nothing beats her love of her Green Bay Packers football! She lives in Tampa with her husband, son, and two amazing dogs.

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Are you confident, competitive, and coachable? Polaris Group welcomes results-oriented, motivated professionals. Interested in joining our team?

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