Author: JBrown@welia.org

Position: Environmental Services Tech

Start Date: 6/29/20

Birthday: 7/27

Background/Educations: Former cosmetologist, CNA and home health aid, and paraprofessional.

What are your three favorite movies? 1. Gone with the Wind 2. Friendly Persuasion 3. Shakiest Gun in the West

What is your favorite color? Maroon

Do you have a nickname? Angie

What are your hobbies?: Gardening

Position: Physical Therapist

Start Date: 6/22/20

Birthday: 8/6

Background/Educations: Born and raised in Cambridge. Graduated from Cambridge-Isanti High School in 2007. Went to college at the College of St. Scholastica and earned a BA in Health Sciences (2011) and Doctorate of Physical Therapy (2013). Currently living in Braham with my wife, Molly, and two sons, Conor and Hayden.

What are you excited about working at Welia Health? I am excited for the new opportunities and challenges that Welia Health has to offer. I am also excited to be a member of a rehabilitation team that I have heard many great things about, and to bring hard work and dedication in treating the patients who trust their healthcare in Welia Health.

What are your three favorite movies? 1. Remember the Titans 2. Miracle 3. Titanic

What is your favorite color? Green

Do you have a nickname? Andy

What are your hobbies?: Hockey, curling, golf, and hunting.

Position: Facilities Operations Engineer

Start Date: 6/22/20

Birthday: 7/3

Background/Educations: Retired Navy Chief. Associates degree working on Bachelors in Business Administration from Metropolitan State University.

What are you excited about working at Welia Health? Environment, coworkers, and less of a commute.

What are your three favorite movies? 1. Saving Private Ryan 2. 8 Seconds 3. Twin Towers

What is your favorite color? Red

What are your hobbies?: Camping, fishing, and enjoying outdoor activities with family.

Position: PT Student

Start Date: 6/22/20

Birthday: 8/21

Background/Educations: From Luck, WI. Attended Unity High School (Balsam Lake, WI) 2010-2014. Attended UW-La Crosse 2014-2018 with exercise science major. Currently enrolled in Briar Cliff's Doctor of Physical Therapy Program (Sioux City, IA) 2018-Present. Anticipated graduation is May 2021.

What are you excited about working at Welia Health? Learning from an experienced PT and being able to practice my skills on patients.

What are your three favorite movies? 1. Fox and the Hound 2. Bridesmaids 3. Lone Survivor

What is your favorite color? Blue

Do you have a nickname? Carl

What are your hobbies?: I love being outdoors, hiking, kayaking, hunting, and fishing.

Position: Paramedic

Start Date: 6/15/20

Birthday: 10/8

Background/Educations: Combat medic advanced individual training. A.S. Law Enforcement. B.S. Law Enforcement. Hennepin County Medical Center Paramedic certificate.

What are you excited about working at Welia Health? Working in the paramedic field. Working with hospital staff and learning. Learning is my goal here.

What are your three favorite movies? 1. Die Hard 2. Bringing out the Dead 3. Reservoir Dogs

What is your favorite color? Blue

Do you have a nickname? White

What are your hobbies?: Playing video games, music, and hanging out with friends and kids.

Position: Environmental Services Tech

Start Date: 6/15/20

Birthday: 12/20

Background/Educations: I grew up in Kensington, MN on a farm.

What are you excited about working at Welia Health? Excited for the new opportunity and to be working close to home. Sounds like a great company to work for.

What are your three favorite movies? 1. Elf 2. Bridges of Madison County 3. Christmas Vacation

What is your favorite color? Pink

What are your hobbies?: Camping and gardening

Position: Pharmacy Student

Start Date: 6/8/20

Birthday: 9/5

Background/Educations: Undergrad degree at Minnesota State - Mankato. Currently in my 4th year at U of M - Twin Cities for pharmacy School.

What are you excited about working at Welia Health? I'm excited to learn about how transitions of care is utilized in ambulatory care, hospital, and community pharmacy.

What are your three favorite movies? 1. The Notebook 2. CoCo 3. Dumb & Dumber

What is your favorite color? Purple

What are your hobbies?: Cooking, soccer, camping, and boating.