Corporate Leadership

DANIELLE LISENBEY
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, BROADSPIRE

Danielle Lisenbey became chief executive officer of Broadspire in 2012. Immediately prior to this role, she was chief operating officer for Medical Services, responsible for the operation of all of Broadspire’s medical and case management services.  In this position, she drove the continued development and delivery of products and services that have generated cost containment results typically 10 to 15 percent better than those produced by other TPAs and medical management companies.

During her tenure as chief operating officer, many new service offerings were developed, including: the BOLD^® Network, a unique, state-stratified, multi-tiered approach to a preferred provider organization (PPO) strategy; a durable medical equipment (DME) formulary that applies the cost management principles of a pharmacy formulary to medical equipment; and a new chronic pain protocol, a multidisciplinary approach to addressing the complex chronic pain conditions that drive the duration of workers compensation and disability claims.

In 2011, Broadspire’s case management services were recognized nationally with publisher Dorland Health’s Silver Crown award for innovative services to the mature case management market and the Platinum Award for overall case management services. Lisenbey was named a Workers’ Compensation Notable Person by the LexisNexis Workers’ Compensation Law Community for 2010.

Lisenbey’s career with Broadspire and its predecessor companies began in 1991 as an operations supervisor for the medical bill review unit. She was named vice president of medical bill review operations in 2006 and promoted to chief operating officer for Medical Services one year later.

Lisenbey holds a bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering and technology from Western Illinois University. She is a member of The Society of Manufacturing Engineers and The National Association of Women Executives.

NEIL LENTINE
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER, CLAIM AND CLIENT SERVICES

As chief operating officer of claim and client services for Broadspire, Neil Lentine is responsible for overseeing client service management strategies, field claim operations, business support services and carrier relations. He is also charged with monitoring team member and client relationships. Lentine joined Broadspire in 2003 after holding senior-level positions in claims and client services for Kemper Risk Management and Reliance National Insurance Company. Before that, he worked in claims management at AIG and Liberty Mutual.

Lentine started his 26-year career in the insurance industry in 1985 after receiving a bachelor’s degree in political science from Rider University in Lawrenceville, New Jersey.

ANNETTE SANCHEZ
CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER

As chief marketing officer for Broadspire, Annette is responsible for sales and marketing for all of Broadspire’s products and services, analytics and new product development. Her 26-year career includes national business development, claim and management operations and human resources senior leadership positions.

Prior to joining Broadspire in 2008, Sanchez was an executive vice president responsible for national practice groups including workers compensation, liability, medical management and non-occupational claims.

She holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of South Florida.

BRENDA RARICK
RSG MANAGING DIRECTOR

As senior vice president, managing director of Risk Sciences Group, Brenda Rarick is responsible for a continued, long-term risk management information system (RMIS) strategy. Her focus is on innovative technology, effective analytics and easy-to-use applications that help clients control their overall cost of risk.

Rarick has 20 years of experience and has led a number of revenue-increasing initiatives, including implementation of new systems and process reengineering, and was primarily responsible for overseeing high-profile projects throughout the company to ensure all are completed within time and budgetary restraints.

Before joining Broadspire, Rarick spent five years in the banking industry in various supervisory and officer-level positions with financial institutions in Michigan and Illinois. She has a bachelor’s degree in business administration and corporate finance from Western Michigan University.

DONALD R. GRAY
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT – CLAIMS

Donald R. Gray is senior vice president of claims for Broadspire. Gray is responsible for the national field claims, medical bill processing and risk technical center operations of all Broadspire branches.

Gray earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Texas, Permian Basin, located in Odessa, Texas. He also holds an industry designation of Senior Claim Law Associate (SCLA).

Gray has more than 25 years of experience in the insurance industry. Most recently, he was regional manager of the southwest region for a third-party administrator.

JACOB LAZAROVIC, MD
CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER

Dr. Jacob Lazarovic directs the Medical Department at Broadspire. The department produces clinical guidelines and criteria that support sound medical claim and case management practices; participates in analysis, reporting and benchmarking of outcomes and quality improvement initiatives; develops educational and training programs that update the clinical knowledge and skills of claim professionals and nurses; provides expertise that enhances the medical bill review process; and operates a comprehensive and unique in-house physician review (peer review) service.

Dr. Lazarovic held several senior medical management positions at companies including HealthAmerica, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Florida and Vivra Specialty Partners before joining Broadspire seven years ago. His responsibilities have encompassed network development and contracting, utilization and quality management, reimbursement programs and managed care oversight. Dr. Lazarovic has published extensively, including a recent chapter in the Handbook of Complex Occupational Disability Claims.

A board-certified family physician, Dr. Lazarovic attended medical school and completed residency training at McGill University in Montreal, Canada, and practiced family and emergency medicine before entering into full-time medical management.

MARK STERGIO
CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER

Mark J. Stergio, chief information officer, is responsible for overseeing Broadspire’s systems, application development and IT strategic initiatives. Stergio joined Broadspire in 2007 with a strong insurance industry background that includes nearly 25 years in various positions with The Hartford. His diverse background includes leading initiatives in billing, claims, underwriting and RMIS system development. Stergio’s expertise in multiple IT initiatives, which includes designing and developing a new claims system, strengthens Broadspire’s commitment to ultimately providing clients with the most effective systems in the industry.

TAMI STEVENSON
GENERAL COUNSEL

As General Counsel for Broadspire, Tami E. Stevenson is responsible for corporate licensing and compliance, customer and vendor contracts, acquisitions and divestitures, among other duties. Prior to joining Broadspire in 1997, Stevenson was senior counsel for Substance Abuse Technologies Inc. and corporate counsel for Gulf Atlantic Management Group Inc. She also was a staff sergeant and avionics technician in the U.S. Air Force Reserve for six years, graduating with honors from the Air Force Technical Training School and receiving an Outstanding Achievement Medal during her service.

Stevenson earned a bachelor of arts degree from the University of Florida and a juris doctor from St. Thomas University School of Law. She is a member of The Florida Bar.

ANITA DRAGE
VICE PRESIDENT – FINANCIAL PLANNING & ANALYSIS

Anita has more than 30 years of in-depth experience in various fields of finance including financial analysis, strategic planning and budget administration. She joined Broadspire in 1998 as a Senior Financial Analyst and her leadership throughout the years has helped strengthen Broadspire’s financial position and profitability. She has established new billing and reporting processes that impacted performance and minimized costs. In her current role, Anita is in charge of all financial analysis, forecasting, budgeting and pricing.

Prior to joining Broadspire, Anita worked for Alamo Rent A Car, Inc. for 16 years, moving from Manager of Fleet Accounting to Director of Financial Accounting Administration. She holds a bachelor’s degree from Florida Atlantic University.