Celebrating excellence – Announcing the 2025 SageWest Employee and Leader of the Year winners
Left to right: Gabe Harris, Plant Operations Director; Amanda Vick, CEO; Johanna Cleveland, Environmental Services (EVS) Service Worker; Justin Berg, Pharmacist; Jennifer Hamilton, CFO; Nick Gallinger, Pharmacy Director; and Jennifer Burrell, Associate Administrator
SageWest is honored to recognize four exceptional individuals whose dedication, leadership, and commitment to excellence have strengthened the care we provide to our patients and communities. Their compassion, hard work, and willingness to go above and beyond have made a meaningful and lasting impact across our organization. Please join us in celebrating the 2025 SageWest Employee and Leader of the Year award recipients.
SageWest Employee of the Year – Support Services
Johanna Cleveland, Environmental Services (EVS) Service Worker
We are delighted to recognize Johanna Cleveland as the SageWest Employee of the Year for Support Services. Johanna brings exceptional care and attention to detail to her work in Environmental Services, helping create a safe, healing environment for every patient who walks through our doors. Her warm, friendly presence and dedication to maintaining a spotless hospital contribute to the comfort and wellbeing of patients, visitors, and staff alike. Johanna’s commitment to excellence makes her an invaluable part of the SageWest team and a quiet but powerful force in patient care.
SageWest Employee of the Year – Clinical Services
Justin Berg, Pharmacist
We are pleased to honor Justin Berg as the SageWest Employee of the Year for Clinical Services. Justin’s dedication to patients is evident in every interaction—he consistently goes above and beyond to expedite care, provide timely support, and collaborate seamlessly with clinical teams. His responsiveness and willingness to step in wherever needed help ensure patients receive safe, efficient, and compassionate care. Justin’s commitment to excellence reflects the very best of SageWest and has a direct, positive impact on the patients who rely on us.
SageWest Leader of the Year – Support Services
Anna Smith-Pires, Health Information Management Director
We are proud to recognize Anna Smith-Pires as the SageWest Leader of the Year for Support Services. Anna’s leadership directly supports exceptional patient care through her unwavering accountability, consistency, and meticulous organization. She readily embraces new initiatives, celebrates her team’s contributions, and ensures the highest standards of HIPAA compliance—protecting every patient’s privacy and dignity. Her steady guidance strengthens her department and enhances the overall patient experience at SageWest.
Left to right: Amanda Vick, CEO; Anna Smith-Pires, Health Information Management Director; and Jennifer Hamilton, CFO
SageWest Leader of the Year – Clinical Services
Emaily Hintenach, Quality and Case Management Director
Congratulations to Emaily Hintenach, our SageWest Leader of the Year for Clinical Services. Emaily embodies our mission of empowering the hands that heal, always keeping patient safety and quality at the center of her work. From her beginnings as a bedside nurse to her leadership roles in case management and quality, she has consistently championed better outcomes for patients. Emaily embraces challenges, asks the difficult questions that drive improvement, and advocates tirelessly for safe, high-quality care. Her calm, positive presence supports both patients and colleagues, and her thoughtful, well-prepared presentations reflect her deep commitment to our communities’ health. She is a collaborator, an innovator, and a trusted leader whose work makes a meaningful difference for every patient we serve.
Fran Gordon, CNO; Amanda Vick, CEO; Emaily Hintenach, Quality and Case Management Director; Jennifer Burrell, Associate Administrator; and Jennifer Hamilton, CFO
Johanna Cleveland, Environmental Services (EVS) Service Worker and Gabe Harris, Plant Operations Director
Justin Berg, Pharmacist and Nick Gallinger, Pharmacy Director