Ginger Thompson joined the Holzer team in 2017 with a passion to recruit the best fit physicians to her hometown of Gallipolis, Ohio and the southeastern Ohio region. She holds over 15 years healthcare experience ranging in roles from radiologic technologist, clinic management, and recruitment, all within the rural healthcare environment. She holds degrees in both applied science and healthcare administration. With a love of small-town living, she sits on community boards, youth committees, and enjoys spending time with her husband, family, and fur baby Chief on their multigenerational family farm.

Emily joined the Indiana University Health Physician and Advanced Provider recruitment team in 2022, as a senior physician recruiter. Emily has 18+ years of healthcare practice operations and employee management experience. 

Jen has been working as an in-house staff physician recruiter since 2004. She obtained her Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration from Ohio University in 2002 and a MBA with a Healthcare Management focus from Regis University in 2008. She has been working at Cleveland Clinic in the Office of Physician Recruitment since 2007.

Prior to her employment at Cleveland Clinic she was a physician liaison at DeKalb Medical in Decatur, GA handling physician recruitment and retention issues for physicians in the community. Jen manages the recruitment process for several specialties: Bioethics, Primary Care Internal Medicine and Geriatrics, Orthopaedic Surgery, Education Institute, Lerner Research Institute and Physician Leadership searches as needed.  Additionally, Jen has oversight of the Resident and Fellow Initiative which offers career service support to trainees as they enter the workforce and Diversity Recruitment activity for the professional staff.  She also manages the department metrics and other strategic projects for her department.

Outside of work, Jen resides in Cleveland with her husband and three children. She enjoys spending time with family, shopping, traveling, dining out, hiking, snowboarding and swimming.

Judd Mellinger-Blouch is the Director of the Pennsylvania Primary Care Career Center. The Career Center helps community health centers and rural health clinics recruit and retain physicians, dentists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and other primary care providers. Judd has been working in healthcare since 1986, predominantly in areas of public relations, marketing, communications, provider relations, and recruitment. Prior to joining the Career Center in March 2014, Mr. Mellinger-Blouch was Director of Marketing Communications at the Pennsylvania Medical Society, where he worked for 20 years. He started his career in healthcare as Public Relations Director for Community General Osteopathic Hospital, Harrisburg. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and a Master of Public Administration with a healthcare emphasis from Penn State.

Liz Mahan, MFA, CPRP - DEI is the Director of Professional Development and Solutions for AAPPR.

Liz comes from a physician recruitment background, most recently as a physician and provider recruitment professional at Berkshire Health Systems in Pittsfield, MA. During her tenure as a recruiter, she enjoyed partnering with physicians, senior leaders, and practice administrators to identify the best resources available to recruit, onboard, and retain top provider talent. Liz has a passion for helping others succeed, using creative problem solving and innovation to meet the challenges presented in today's market.

As Director of Professional Development and Solutions at AAPPR Liz partners with recruitment professionals to develop tools and resources to advance the profession.  She is an experienced facilitator and public speaker and enjoys writing articles and blog posts on trends in physician and provider recruitment.

Liz holds a BA in Russian and Eastern European Studies from Union College in Schenectady, NY, and an MFA in Theatrical Management and Producing from Columbia University in New York, NY. 

Matt Clancy is the Director, Recruitment Solutions for NEJM Group and NEJM CareerCenter.  Matt attended Boston College with a major in Communications and has been with the Recruitment Solutions team since 2005. Having worked in various capacities within NEJM CareerCenter, Matt has developed a unique and valuable perspective on physician recruitment and healthcare delivery.  He uses this foundation of knowledge to support his team and drive their clients towards success.  Matt lives in Boston, is passionate about fitness and sports and when he’s not doing that, you can find him out and about looking for the best coffee the city can offer.

Melinda Giese is a healthcare industry trailblazer with more than 30 years of experience driving innovation, growth, and transformation across the healthcare landscape. As CHG Healthcare’s Senior Vice President of Enterprise Client Solutions, she leads a high-performing team responsible for business development, strategic account management, and CHG’s Advisory Services—partnering with the nation’s largest health systems to deliver lasting value.

Throughout her career, Melinda has collaborated with providers, payers, government entities, and healthcare organizations, giving her a 360-degree view of the industry. Her deep understanding of healthcare complexities enables her to develop forward-thinking strategies that help clients stabilize operations and scale intelligently.

Matt Brown, is an innovative healthcare leader with a passion for solving some of the industry’s most complex clinical workforce challenges. As Vice President of Advisory Services at CHG Healthcare, Matt oversees telehealth and strategic advisory solutions, combining his deep healthcare expertise with technology, analytics, and operational insight. With experience spanning startups to large enterprise organizations, Matt brings a unique perspective on how to navigate change, scale innovation, and build strategies that make a lasting impact. His work focuses on helping health systems adapt and thrive in an evolving care delivery landscape, making him a sought-after voice in conversations around healthcare transformation.

Matt Clancy is the Director, Recruitment Solutions for NEJM Group and NEJM CareerCenter.  Matt attended Boston College with a major in Communications and has been with the Recruitment Solutions team since 2005. Having worked in various capacities within NEJM CareerCenter, Matt has developed a unique and valuable perspective on physician recruitment and healthcare delivery.  He uses this foundation of knowledge to support his team and drive their clients towards success.  Matt lives in Boston, is passionate about fitness and sports and when he’s not doing that, you can find him out and about looking for the best coffee the city can offer.

Matt Brown, is an innovative healthcare leader with a passion for solving some of the industry’s most complex clinical workforce challenges. As Vice President of Advisory Services at CHG Healthcare, Matt oversees telehealth and strategic advisory solutions, combining his deep healthcare expertise with technology, analytics, and operational insight. With experience spanning startups to large enterprise organizations, Matt brings a unique perspective on how to navigate change, scale innovation, and build strategies that make a lasting impact. His work focuses on helping health systems adapt and thrive in an evolving care delivery landscape, making him a sought-after voice in conversations around healthcare transformation.

Patrick Hinkle is the Associate Vice President of Physician & Advanced Practice at Aya Healthcare. With over 15 years of experience in business development leadership and 12 years of expertise in healthcare staffing, Patrick has built his reputation on producing success through his strategic thinking and ability to create long-standing relationships. Patrick is skilled in facilitating high-achieving, collaborative environments to establish standout teams and drive results for healthcare organizations. 

Patrick is not only respected for his performance but also for bringing humanity to the business. Rising from a top producing sales rep to an accomplished leader, he relies on his competitive spirit and humor to foster positive team morale and tackle any challenge presented. He is a connector and motivator who influences achievement for all he partners with. 

Bob Wolf is the Associate Vice President of Physician & Advanced Practice Solutions at Aya Healthcare. With more than 20 years of healthcare staffing experience, Bob is a proven sales and operations leader that excels at building high-performance teams, successful business strategies and leadership. His ability to communicate with impact, whether rallying his team or aligning with clients, sets him apart as a trusted and inspiring leader in the industry.

Thoughtful, creative and results-driven, Bob is known for his knack for solving complex challenges with innovative solutions.