Barbara Oemcke: Medical Center Director
Northern Arizona VA Health Care System (NAVAHCS)
Barbara was appointed Medical Center Director of the Northern Arizona VA Health Care System in March 2017. A Registered Dietitian by background, she has more than 35 years of health care experience, both clinical and administrative. Her progressive leadership experience includes revenue cycle and operations management as well as Executive Leadership. She holds Fellow status with the American College of Healthcare Executives. Her passion to serve Veterans is outweighed only by her dedication to ensure that VA sustains its mission in Northern Arizona. Barb is an outdoor enthusiast, who enjoys hiking, biking and travel with family in the beautiful state of Arizona and beyond.
Mary Pittman-Mach: Nurse Executive/Associate Director for Patient Care Services
Northern Arizona VA Health Care Systems (NAVAHCS)
Mary was appointed as the Nurse Executive/Associate Director for Patient Care Services at Northern Arizona VA Health Care System in May 2019. Her nursing career spans 35 years and is an even split between direct patient care and leadership.
Mary has worked at the VA for the past 24 years beginning in patient care in 1984. As a proud longtime VA nurse and leader, Mary is grateful for her journey and growth within the VA. She encourages anyone who is interested in working for a veteran-centered, service-focused organization to research job opportunities with the VA.
Lisa Martin: Associate Director
Northern Arizona VA Health Care System (NAVAHCS)
Lisa, the Associate Director at Northern Arizona VA Health Care System, was appointed in March 2018. She is a 21-year Air Force veteran with 20 years of health-care leadership experience. Prior to her VA career, she was a Senior Management Analyst determining the strength, composition and location of U.S. Army units, and she volunteered to deploy during Operation Enduring Freedom in Kuwait.
Lisa loves serving her fellow veterans each day. When not at work, you can find her on a golf course or on a boat. She also travels to South Carolina to cheer on the Clemson Tigers.