Garth Jordan thinks of himself as a guide rather than a boss. He credits this leadership approach to his biggest supporter: Joe Fifer, retired CEO of the Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA). Jordan reported to Fifer during his four years as senior vice president and chief strategy officer at HFMA and he provided a steady source of encouragement.“He would say to me, ‘I know the next step in your career is a CEO role and I will support you when you’re ready to find that role somewhere,’” Jordan told CEO Update.Somewhere turned out to be the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) in Lakewood, Colorado, an accrediting body for health care providers that serve pets, mostly… Read More