Our Leadership Team

 
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Meet Our Executive Leadership Team

 
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☎ (336) 618-3876

gregwallis@emtirohealth.org

Greg Wallis, MBA

interim ceo

Greg is a dedicated leader with a strong background in project management. Greg’s focus is on planning, developing and establishing policies and goals consistent with the organization’s long-term strategic direction. Greg brings over 20 years of operations experience to his role, with extensive experience in business development, contracts, and supply chain management in a variety of industries. Greg received his Bachelor of Science in Finance from Penn State University and his Master’s of Business Administration from the University of Massachusetts. He is also an active community volunteer in Forsyth County.

 

☎ (336) 978-6542

matthewevans@emtirohealth.org

Matthew Evans, MA, CP, CPCO, OHCC

Director of Compliance

Matt has over a decade of state and federally funded plan and program compliance experience with primary focus on audit-oversight and monitoring, risk management, vendor management, HIPAA Privacy, HIPAA Security, healthcare fraud, waste, and abuse (FWA)-payment integrity, and compliance training experience. 

Throughout his career, Matt has served as the assigned-dedicated Compliance Officer for payers, providers, third party administrators (TPAs), and business process outsourcing organizations (BPOs). His career interests include developing and maintaining a Culture of Compliance within an organization and ensuring continuous Operations Integrity. 

Matt has a Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice Administration from Columbia College of Missouri, a Masters Degree in Management and Leadership from Webster University, is a Certified Professional Compliance Officer (CPCO), an Officer of Healthcare Compliance Certified (OHCC), a Certified Paralegal (CP), Boston University, completed the Seton Hall Law School, Healthcare Compliance Certificate Program (HCCP), the Seton Hall Law School, Advanced Healthcare Compliance Certificate Program (HCCP-A), and has also completed Cornell University’s Executive Healthcare Management and Leadership Program.

 

☎ (201) 602-9320

cristinawright@emtirohealth.org

Cristina Wright

Director of Business Development

Cristina has spent over 20 years in healthcare sales and business development within pharmaceutical, medical device, diagnostic and value-based care sectors. She joined Emtiro in 2022 as Director of Business Development to continue her passion for finding innovative solutions that align with the needs of the provider, provider groups, or the health system. She has a knack for understanding complex needs and utilizes relationship building, collaboration, and strategic thinking to develop and execute new business goals. Cristina received her Bachelor of Arts from Montclair State University in Communication Studies. She has a passion for learning and is active in her community, serving on multiple school boards in Guilford County, North Carolina.

 
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☎ (336) 341-8888

karicurry@emtirohealth.org

Kari Curry, RN, BSN, CCM

Director of Internal CLinical Services

Kari is an energetic and passionate leader who values the work of the clinical team. As the Director of Clinical Services for Emtiro Health, Kari oversees the delivery of Emtiro’s population health management program, with a keen eye on continuous quality improvement, enhanced services, and positive patient outcomes.

She began her nursing career in 2003 and specializes in Care Management. Her background includes Med/Surg nursing, hospital utilization, discharge planning, as well as care management in the hospital and community settings. Through her nursing journey, she found her passion in services provided by care managers; the impact they have on the health and wellbeing of patients, and ultimately in the communities in which they live. Kari has a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing and is a Certified Case Manager.

 

☎ (336) 705-2328

denisetedder@emtirohealth.org

Denise Tedder, RN, BSN, CCM

Director of Client CLinical Services

As the Director of Client Clinical Services, Denise works with Emtiro’s clients to enhance quality and performance of population health initiatives with a focus on care management. Her expertise in Quality Improvement and Care Management, coupled with 14 years of teaching experience, is indispensable to Emtiro’s clients. Denise has 17 years of nursing experience with a focus on Emergency Services and Pediatrics. Denise is passionate about improving patient outcomes through the provision of high caliber patient care.

Denise works across clinical teams to place high value on each individual and is dedicated to the professional growth and development of Emtiro’s Clinical Services team members, in addition to providing exceptional support to the clinical team members of our clients. She is a Certified Care Manager, holds a Bachelor of Nursing degree from Winston-Salem State University and a Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics from Campbell University. Denise is invested in her local community and its families as she coaches Youth Sports in Stokes County.

 
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☎ (336) 324-4229

paigegrubbs@emtirohealth.org

Paige Grubbs

Finance Manager

Paige brings over 20 years of Financial Management experience to Emtiro Health. She has an extensive background in not-for-profit and small business management in a wide variety of settings, including early education and healthcare. As Finance Manager, she oversees all areas of finance, including maintenance of an accurate, up-to-date general ledger, preparing monthly/quarterly financial reports and analysis. She provides strategic analysis for senior management to determine project and company profitability, strategic planning and resource allocation, and budget preparation while working as a team to grow the company and meet long-term goals and objectives.