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Director of Business Development, Great Lakes Region

A graduate of Columbia College Chicago, Nick has over 17 years of sales experience with 13 years in animal health. Originally from Michigan, he now lives in Chicago’s western suburbs with his wife, two children, and dog Nellie. Nick’s focus as Director of Business Development is to work with veterinary hospital owners in the Great Lakes Region to assist them in their decision to join the CVP community. When he’s not working, Nick loves trying new restaurants, traveling, and attending live concerts and sporting events.

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Senior Manager, Communications

Jenny B. is our communication maven, resident story-sharer, and lover of cake. CVP has a rich history and a compelling future that deserve to be shared. Baker works with our teams to capture those important moments that inspire, invite, and engage. She lives on 530 acres in Chattanooga, TN with her kids, husband, and Vizsla, Forest (and yes, Jenny and Forest run together.)

Chair, Medical Advisory Board

Randy brings over 30 years of veterinary experience to his role as Chair of CVP’s Medical Advisory Board; where he is responsible for leading a group of CVP veterinarians that provide support and guidance to our community on matters related to the delivery of quality medical care. Active in practice, Randy currently leads the large animal group at Quakertown Veterinary Clinic, where he has a strong focus on equine medicine and surgery. In his free time, Randy enjoys playing ice hockey and spending time with his family which includes two dogs, two cats, and a horse.

Vice President of Marketing

Belinda leads the marketing team in support of CVP's family of hospitals and brings over 25 years of consumer, healthcare and retail marketing experience to her role, most notably working for brands such as MedExpress Urgent Care, Applebees and IKEA. When not at work, you can usually find Belinda spending time outside with her two sons, Kellen and Caden, husband Bernie and her beloved Cockapoo, Rocky.

Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition

With over 10 years of Talent Acquisition experience in a variety of industries, Stina is passionate about providing a best-in-class candidate experience and building effective recruitment strategies. She is proud to support the growth of CVP by leading the TA team and further developing the function. Stina has spent 6 years as a trusted talent advisor to veterinary practices, has experience supporting high-volume global positions in the pharmaceutical industry, and has worked with a large staffing firm. A graduate of SUNY Geneseo in New York, Stina is happy to call the Philadelphia area home after living in Washington, DC, California, and North Carolina. In her free time, you can find her outside with her husband, two daughters, and her adopted chihuahua mix, Oscar.

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Student Ambassador

DaZané Cole is a current third-year dual degree DVM/MS candidate planning to pursue a combined anatomic pathology residency/ PhD program after graduation with great zeal for medicine and pathogenesis. She cares very deeply about the intricate and complicated symbiotic relationship that humans and animals share. As a life-long learner and an advocate, she is dedicated to the continued well-being and health of animals. DaZané is incredibly excited to provide resources and engage with her peers about all of the amazing opportunities Community Veterinary Partners provides!

Vice President of Professional Relations

Dr. Crum, DVM is a 2008 Auburn University Graduate with 15 years of small animal veterinary experience. She served as the Lead Veterinarian at Eastside Animal Hospital for over five years and was an active member of CVP’s Medical Advisory Board for four years before transitioning into her new role as VP of Professional Relations. She now supports our growing network of doctors and practice managers in areas such as elevating care, education, training, and more, while continuing to practice in her community.

Based in Southern Indiana, Dr. Crum and her husband of 12 years, Ryan, have three children, Claire, Malcolm, and Corinne— as well as a 14-year-old Yorkipoo, Milhouse, and a 2-year-old Golden Retriever, Walter.

Student Ambassador

Tess Cummings is in her third year at the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine. She received her Bachelor of Science in Biology and an Equine Science Minor at Truman State University in Kirksville, Missouri. Tess externed at the Coyne Veterinary Center locations of St. John and Portage, Indiana in her first year of veterinary school, where she gained valuable hands-on experience. She is excited to serve as the Coyne Veterinary Ambassador at Illinois! Tess is a member of SAVMA, ISVMA, CVMA, and AAEP. In her free time, she enjoys riding her horse and spending time on her family’s farm.

Executive Assistant

A graduate of Elizabethtown College, Kalie brings years of experience in talent acquisition, fundraising, development and administrative support to her role as an Executive Assistant. When not in the Support Center, you can find Kalie volunteering as a Puppy Raiser for The Seeing Eye. Over the years, Kalie and her family have raised more than a dozen Seeing Eye Guide Dogs.

Veterinary Recruiter

With over 7 years in the Veterinary industry, Lynsey has an extensive background in leadership, operations, and vet recruiting. She began her career in the veterinary field as a District Manager, overseeing clinic operations in California and Texas. Lynsey also spent several years as an Operations Manager providing support and leadership to field teams across the U.S. before taking on a role in talent acquisition. As a Veterinarian Recruiter for CVP, her intent is to match talent with the best opportunities and support Veterinarians in achieving their career goals. Lynsey now calls Nashville home and has her hands full with three black cats, Zella, Binx, and Texas Ranger, and her dog Shooter, a Cocker Spaniel/Chihuahua mix.

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Senior Vice President of Human Resources

Karin believes the role of Human Resources is to support the needs of our team members in such a way that allows them to do their best work. Karin brings over 25 years of responsible and progressive experience in global human resource management in the retail and software services industries as well as retail operations to her role as VP of Human Resources at CVP. Her professional experience includes global executive level management, strategic program management, training/employee development, resource and budget forecasting, organizational development, employee relations, corporate communications, and risk management. Prior to joining CVP, Karin served in a senior human resource executive position with Five Below Inc., as the global head of HR for Forever 21, and as the global head of Bare Escentuals Beauty Inc.

Regional Director of Operations

Steve works day-to-day overseeing operations of the CVP animal hospitals in Florida, Virginia, Indiana and North Carolina. Prior to joining CVP, Steve worked as a Field Director overseeing operations of 16 full-service Veterinary clinics within PetSmart as well as free-standing centers. Steve also brings operation oversight experience of multi-site locations from within the retail sector to his role as Regional Director of Operations at CVP.