by Talal Alsbiei. MD | Jun 19, 2024
Dr. Talal Alsbiei graduated from Medical University of Lodz in 1993, he completed his residency program in Internal Medicine at Jonscher Hospital Lodz Poland from 1993-1996 and a residency program in Internal Medicine at Loyola University Medical Center and Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science in Chicago, Illinois from 2001-2004 Dr. Alsbiei has three offices in Arizona where he specializes in Internal Medicine and Primary Care. He has published ‘Functional recovery and neuroanatomical plasticity following middle cerebral artery occlusion and IN-1 antibody treatment in the adult rat’. He was Medical Director of Department of Medicine at St. Joseph’s Hospital from 2016-2018 and Chief of Staff at Select Specialty Hospital from 2016-2022. Dr. Alsbiei is affiliated with Tucson Medical Center.
by Courtney M. Preston M.D | Jun 19, 2024
Dr. Courtney M. Preston graduated from Baylor University in 2005 with a Bachelor of Science degree with a Major in Biology and Minors in Chemistry and Medical Humanities. She earned her M.D. from the University of Texas Health Science Center-Houston in 2009. Dr. Preston began her Internship in Medicine and Pediatrics at The University of Texas Health Science Center-Houston. This was followed by a Neurology Residency and Fellowship trained in Neurophysiology Neuromuscular medicine, she completed her training June 2014. After her training she was with Patient Centered Neurology in the Memorial City-area of Houston, while there she evaluated and treated patients for strokes, seizures, Parkinson disease, tremor, headaches, peripheral neuropathy, and a multitude of other neurological disorders. She has been honored with the title of Top Doctors and was one of the Favorite Residents Teachers. Dr. Preston is affiliated with Memorial Hermann Greater Heights Hospital, Memorial Hermann Memorial City Hospital, and Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital.
by Jimmie C. Jackson, Jr. | Jun 19, 2024
Jimmie C. Jackson, Jr. earned a BBA in Marketing at Texas A&M University in 1976, an M.S. in Personnel Supervision & Management from Troy University in 1988 and a 2nd M.S. at National War College in National Security Strategy in 1994. He was named as a Texas A&M University Distinguished Military Graduate in 1976 and the 1980 Military Airlift Command Outstanding Junior Officer of the Year. He was also honored as a 2005 Ellis Island Medal of Honor awardee. Mr. Jackson is a 33- year Veteran of the United States Air Force and is a Retired Brigadier General.
He is the Vice President of Business Development and Capture at NIKA Solutions. He contributes directly to opportunity identification, research, development, shaping, win strategy development, and proposal development activities leading to the successful capture of new business and re-compete opportunities. He is a key member of the Company’s Strategic Growth Team (SGT). The SGT developed annual pipelines valued over $3.5B. The SGT develops NIKA’s pipeline of Multiple Award Task Order Contracts, Single Award Task Order Contracts, and Design/Build pursuits with values of $200M to $990M. He also established business partnerships with both large and small companies to enhance growth and access to new markets. Mr. Jackson received an IT Executive Award in 2011.
by Sandy Hennum | Jun 19, 2024
Sandy Hennum received a B.A. in Community and Patient Education and an M.A. at the University of Phoenix. Sandy is Executive Director at Ours to Service House of Hospitality, located at 525 Mississippi Ave., N.W., in Bemidji, Minnesota. She specializes in leadership, education and public speaking. It is a temporary shelter and supportive services for families experiencing homelessness. Sandy worked for long term care facilities as Director of Recreational Therapy and Volunteer Services for 30 years and teaches classes to activity professionals. She is a member of the Bemidji Prevention Alliance and Minnesota Statewide Activity Professional. Sandy is married to Peter Hennum with 2 children, Kyle and Kayla. In her free time, she enjoys golf and playing the piano.
by Dr. Jane Penelope Johnson, Ph.D. | Jun 19, 2024
Jane Penelope Johnson was born on July 1, 1940 in Danville, Kentucky. She is a graduate of the Famous Writers School, Westport, CT in 1967, The Newspaper Institute of America in New York, the Denis Waitley School of Dynamic Winning in 1969 and the American Association of Christian Counselors in 2001. Penny Johnson (Pen Name) is a Free-Lance Writer/ Poet and Song Lyricist (Patriot and Gospel songs). She was named the Most Admired Woman of the Decade, International Woman of the Year in Cambridge, England and Woman of the Year. She has 30 Editor’s Choice Awards and is listed in International Who’s Who of Intellectuals, America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals, Who’s Who in the World and received the American Medal of Honor for Outstanding Contributions to the Arts and Poetry, 2002-03. Dr. Johnson received an Outstanding Love Award from Meadowbrook Nursing Home. She was also named Poet of the Year in 2020. Ms. Johnson’s mentor is Dr. Norman Vincent Peale. She has a song release named “America” with Hilltop Records in 2005 and the song “Christmas Is” written by Dr. Johnson on the Album “Glory of Christmas,” which was released in December 2008. She also has a poem “Our Lives Are But A Whisper” that was included in International Who’s Who of Poets. Ms. Johnson has been included in the 500 Greatest Genius Laureates of the 21st Century. She is married to William Evan Johnson, Sr. and has two children, William Evan, Jr. and Robert Anthony, Dr. Johnson also has two grandchildren, April Michelle and Christian Robert. In her free time, she enjoys piano, singing (Sweet Adelines), dancing, walking and swimming.
