Board of Directors and Advisory Board

Dan has led Fortified since 2016 and brings 17+ experience leading healthcare and insurance organizations. He’s held pivotal leadership roles at Santa Rosa Consulting, Dell Services, Covenant Health System, The Parker Group, and Hooper Holmes.

Bruce has spent 30 years as both a venture and growth stage investor as well as a healthcare executive, contributing to the success of several high-growth companies. He currently serves on the Board of Directors of Fortified Health Security, Ennoble Care, Spero Health, and Three Oaks Hospice. 

Jeff is a Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Silversmith Capital Partners, focusing on investments in Healthcare IT and Services. Jeff partners with talented leaders of proven, high growth companies within all segments of the U.S. healthcare ecosystem.

Jim brings over 30 years of healthcare expertise to his role as CEO of Nordic. He’s served as global health leader and Americas health advisory leader at Ernst & Young, and held leadership roles at multiple consulting firms, including Deloitte and PwC. His extensive expertise includes large-scale business transformation for all aspects of healthcare organizations. 

Paul’s distinguished career includes building the first cybersecurity programs at the White House and HCA Healthcare, and leading a cybersecurity consulting practice at PricewaterhouseCoopers. He’s served three U.S. Presidents, and advised multiple Fortune 500 companies and boards, including the U.S. Organ Procurement & Transplantation Network and UNOS. Paul is a faculty member at IANS, a senior advisor to Brighton Park Capital, and a globally recognized speaker on cybersecurity. 

With 25 years in healthcare, Ann leads IT and Informatics at OrthoNebraska, the state’s premier orthopedic hospital. A nurse with nearly 20 years in informatics leadership, she excels in EMR implementation, project management, and cybersecurity. Ann earned her nursing diploma at Bryan College and advanced degrees from Creighton University and Nebraska Wesleyan University.

Christopher brings over 30 years of healthcare IT experience, including roles as Senior VP and Chief Digital & Information Officer at AtlantiCare and other interim CIO engagements. He has led digital product development and managed IT operations across care management, cybersecurity, and digital health. His career also includes leadership at PwC and Deloitte, guiding major healthcare IT projects. Scanzera holds degrees from FIU, FAU, and Columbia University, and his insights have appeared in top healthcare publications.

Eric, CTO at LifePoint Health, leads technology strategy across a national healthcare network. His 30 years of IT experience in healthcare and seven years as a US Army officer span product management, systems architecture, and digital transformation. Eric holds degrees from West Point and UCCS and is pursuing a PhD in Systems Engineering. A CPHIMS and CHCIO-certified leader, he excels in mentoring, innovation, and managing large-scale integrations.

Jerry leads information security at one of the largest public health systems in the U.S., serving Cook County, Illinois. With 20+ years of IT experience, he guides the information security program that safeguards vast amounts of connected devices and sensitive data. Jerry holds a BA in Operations Management and an MBA. He excels in enhancing compliance and efficiency while establishing the enterprise vision for Information Security, Network, and Unified Communications at Cook County Health.

Steven is the Chief Information Security & Technology Officer for Renown Health in Reno, NV. With over a decade in IT leadership, including roles at UofL Health, IBM, and Catholic Health Initiatives (now CommonSpirit Health), he has implemented security strategies, policies, and processes that minimize risk and ensure functionality and efficiency. He holds two master’s degrees and serves on the AEHIS board and chairs the H-ISAC Information Protection Workgroup.

Tyler is the CIO of University of South Alabama Health, directing digital and technology strategies across the organization. With over 20 years in leadership, he previously served as CIO at Adventist Health and held key roles at Cerner. Tyler earned his Health Information Administration degree from the University of Kansas, holds CHCIO certification, and completed the Healthcare Leadership program at UMKC's Bloch School of Executive Management.