M. Yuki Uchino assumed the role of Interim Chief Information Officer on July 7, after the retirement of former Brook Lane CIO, Robert Fritz. Yuki is a seasoned healthcare IT professional with proven experience as a leader and innovator working in various healthcare environments.
Yuki graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Maryland, College Park. He most recently was the Director of Analytics and Software Engineering at Meritus Health where he led a team of software developers, business intelligence analysts, and data scientists. Yuki will be overseeing Brook Lane’s transition to a new electronic health records system – a major initiative that will take several months to complete.
Brian O’Keefe, Certified Medical Practice Executive, joined the Brook Lane team as the Director of Physician Practice in June. An experienced healthcare executive and retired U.S. Naval Veteran, he has demonstrated proven success in hands-on executive level leadership, business and revenue cycle management, program management and medical practice management.
Brian earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Healthcare Management from Southern Illinois University and a Master of Business Administration from the University of North Alabama. He previously was the Chief Operations Officer at Metropolitan Nephrology Associates, PC, where he was responsible for all operational and financial functions relative to the successful operation of a multi-site specialty outpatient clinic. He lives in New Market, MD with his wife.
Brook Lane welcomed Jeremie Robinson as Director of Facilities Management on July 10. Jeremie has diverse facilities operations experience in both the public and private sector, including corrections, justice, critical environment and site management. His operations background honed his skills in enhanced building performance, increased productivity and driving cost efficiencies.
Early in his career, Jeremie worked as an HVAC technician and an electrician apprentice. For the past 17 years, he was the Facility Manager at CGL Facility Management LLC, where he managed all maintenance activities, implemented capital improvement plans, oversaw facilities and construction projects and ensured adherence of OSHA standards and compliance with state and local codes. He has a certification in HVAC/refrigeration. Jeremie and his wife, Fawn, have three children and live in Fayetteville, PA.