Administration Office

Carrie A. Logue Wallace, BS
Senior Administrator, Department of Medicine
University of MD Medical Center
22 S. Greene Street, Room N3W42
Baltimore, MD 21201
Office: 410-328-2450
FAX: 410-328-8688
Email: cwallace@som.umaryland.edu

A graduate of Mount St. Mary's University in Emmitsburg, MD with a major in business and finance, and a minor in economics, Carrie began her career at the University of Maryland in 1996 in Provider Relations for the University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC). In her 10-year career at UMMC, Carrie served as the Practice Manager of the Evelyn Jordan Center and Program Manager of the AIDS Education and Training Center.

In 2007, she joined the Department of Medicine as Clinical Manager and then Program Administrator in the Division of Infectious Diseases. Carrie later added Administrator for Clinical Services in the Department of Medicine to her responsibilities -- playing an integral role in the transition of our key clinical programs to University of Maryland Medical Center - Midtown Campus (UMMC-Midtown).

She has provided significant financial and clinical expansion contributions within our Infectious Diseases Division and in the Institute of Human Virology (IHV). Carrie has excelled over the years and has been recognized by the Department of Medicine and other institutions for her outstanding service and leadership.

Henry T. Seifert, MBA
Associate Administrator of Operations
Suite 660, University of MD Professional Building
419 W. Redwood Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
Office: 667-214-1390
FAX: 410-328-1705
Email: hseifert@som.umaryland.edu

Mr. Seifert joined the University of Maryland in May 2006.  In his tenure he has served as the Division Administrator of the Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine division; the Director of Clinical Business Operations for the Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine and Gerontology divisions; and the Chief Business Officer of the Center for Vaccine Development & Global Health.  He earned his MBA from Loyola University Maryland.

Bobbi Sue Stiles, BS
Associate Administrator of Finance
Suite 660, University of MD Professional Building
419 W. Redwood Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
Office: 667-214-1403
FAX: 410-328-1705
Email: bstiles@som.umaryland.edu

Ms. Stiles joined the Department of Medicine in 2006. She is a graduate of Towson University with a BS in Accounting, and is a CPA.

Tara L. Armstrong, BS,CPAS, Notary
Director, Palliative Medicine Division
110 S. Paca Street, 5th Floor (5-N-158)
Baltimore, MD 21201
T: (410) 328-4676
E: TArmstrong@som.umaryland.edu

Tara earned a BS degree in Business Management and Human Resource Management in 2005 from what was then called the College of Notre Dame of Maryland. She started her employment with UMMC in August 2019 as the Business Manager for the Department of Psychiatry.  In January 2020, Tara was promoted to Clinical Operations Business Manager for the Division of Palliative Medicine.  She has over 20 years of healthcare management experience in managed care operations, provider service, and accounts receivable.  As Operations Manager, Tara provides oversight, support and leadership to achieve the goals of the division.

Kate Autry, MS (Negotiating, and Conflict Resolution)
Clinical Business Operations Director
670 W. Baltimore Street
HSRF III, Room 4106
Baltimore, MD 21201
Office: 410-706-4074
Email: kautry@som.umaryland.edu

Kate Autry has been with the University of Maryland School of Medicine since November 2011. As Director, Kate provides oversight, support, and leadership to achieve the goals of Endocrinology and PPGM as well as the day-to-day operations. She has eight years of experience in research administration with international and domestic research and holds a Master of Science in Negotiations and Conflict Management from the University of Baltimore.

Arnold E. Bascombe
Clinical Business Operations Director
Division of Infectious Diseases
University of Maryland School of Medicine
29 S Greene St, Suite 300
Baltimore, MD 21201
Office: 410-328-6330
Email: abascombe@som.umaryland.edu

A graduate of Florida A&M University with a BA and MBA in Business Administration and Finance. Also a graduate of Syracuse University with a Masters in International Relations (International Trade & Finance). Arnold has over 10 years of practical experience in  integrated managed care, health insurance provider network development and management, and hospital financial management . He leverages a passion for leadership and a collaborative approach to problem solving that enriches business performance and maximizes results.

Lee Ann Buhrman, MBA
Director of Professional Fees, Department of Medicine
250 W. Pratt Street, Suite 790
Baltimore, MD  21201
Office: 410-328-8040
FAX: 443-462-3514
Email: lbuhrman@som.umaryland.edu

Ms. Buhrman came from a private radiology practice to the Department of Medicine’s Office of Professional Fees in October of 1984. She was Data Operations Manager for two years, then spent eight years as the Associate Director of the department before being promoted to Director in 1992.

Dawn Bullins, MBA
Clinical Business Operations Director, Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Rheumatology & Clinical Immunology
22 S. Greene Street, Room N3W50
Baltimore, MD 21201
T: 410-328-1895
E: dbullins@som.umaryland.edu

I began my role at UMB in April 2022.  I am excited to have the opportunity to be part of the SOM Administrative team and the opportunity to work with the Faculty and Staff of the Gastroenterology & Hepatology, as well as the Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology Divisions.

Prior to joining the UMB team, I served as the Sr. Director of Operations at a local community-based hospital.  In that role, I was able to grow and foster my professional career within the healthcare system and feel that I was able to contribute to building a strong team and implementing workflows that better served our patients.

Shelly Byrd, MBA
Director of Accounting
Suite 660, University of MD Professional Building
419 W. Redwood Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
667-214-2453
shelly.byrd@som.umaryland.edu

Shelly Byrd started as the Accounting Director with the Office of Finance in the Department of Medicine in 2022. She was previously the Accounting Manager at the University of Maryland Global Campus. Shelly and her staff handle the accounting functions for the department.

Kimberley A. Carhart, BS
Director of Operations, Department of Medicine
Room N3W42, UMMC
22 S. Greene Street, Baltimore, MD 21201
Office: 667-214-1400
Email: kcarhart@som.umaryland.edu

Kim has been employed at the University since 1987, working for Surgery and Radiation Oncology before moving to the Department of Medicine in 1993. She was employed in the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine in 1993. In 1994 she was recruited to Project Assistant for Operations and was promoted to Operations Manager in 1996 and held the position of Director of Operations/Facility Project Specialist until 2019.  Her current title is Director of Operations /Project Manager which she was promoted to in 2019.  Some of her main responsibilities are working with campus wide entities on managing department space, relocations, construction projects and engaging with facilities for the Department of Medicine.

Teresa E. Chiapparelli, BS
Director, Business Operations, Division of Nephrology
Main hospital n3w143
Office: 410-328-5720
Email: tchiappa@som.umaryland.edu

Ms. Chiapparelli joined the Department of Medicine, Primary Care Programs in 1980.  In 1983 Primary Care Programs became the Division of General Internal Medicine.  In 1987 Ms Chiapparelli transferred to the Division of Nephrology.   Since 1994, she has been responsible for assisting leadership in achieving organizational objectives, setting long-term and short-term goals and the administration of day-to-day operations including the clinical and basic science research activities of the Division of Nephrology.

Kathy Clark
Human Resource Generalist, Department of Medicine
Suite 660, University of MD Professional Building
419 W. Redwood Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
Office: 667-214-1387
FAX: 410-328-1705
Email: kathy.clark@som.umaryland.edu

Kathy Clark has been with the Department of Medicine since 1985, and handles all departmental payroll and HR functions.

Rachel Coates-Knowles, MS
Research Administrator
Department of Medicine
University of Maryland
419 W. Redwood Street, Suite 660
Baltimore, MD 21201
Office: 667-214-1166
Email: rknowles@som.umaryland.edu

Rachel Coates-Knowles started at UMB School of Medicine in January 2017.  She has over 15 year experience in pre- and post-award grants management and is currently serving as Research Administrator for the Department of Medicine and Occupational Medicine as well as providing interim assistance to other School of Medicine Divisions.  Ms. Coates-Knowles is a graduate of Rosemont College where she earned a M.S. degree in Management.

Robyn W. Crandell
Director of Academic Programs, Department of Medicine
Room N3E10, University of Maryland Medical Center
22 S. Greene Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
Office: 410-328-2454
FAX: 410-328-1878
Email: rcrandel@som.umaryland.edu

Robyn originally started with the Department of Medicine in 1989 as an administrative assistant for the Operations Division and transferred to the Academic Programs office in 1990. In 2013 she was promoted to Director of Academic Programs. The Academic Programs office is responsible for the recruitment, academic appointment, medical staff credentialing and promotions of all faculty in the Department of Medicine and also maintains the department's malpractice inventory. This office also handles the postdoctoral fellow process through the School of Medicine and serves as a liaison between the University of Maryland Medical Center and the clinical fellowship programs within Medicine.

Kimberly M. Curry, MBA
Director, Grants and Contracts
Suite 660, University of Maryland Professional Building
419 W. Redwood Street
Baltimore, MD  21201
Phone: 667-214-1391
Email: kcurry@som.umaryland.edu

Kim has been employed with the University of Maryland School of Medicine since October 2000.  Prior to joining the Department of Medicine in July 2022, she served as Research Administrator for the Institute of Marine and Environmental Technology, as well as Accounting Manager in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.  She brings over 20 years’ experience in pre- and post-award grant management to the Department of Medicine.  Her role includes supporting and collaborating across all divisions in Department of Medicine to support our research portfolio. Kim is a graduate of UMUC where she earned an MS in HR Management and MBA.  

Amala D. Davis, MBA/MS
Director, Clinical Business Operations
Division of General Internal Medicine (and Medicine Hospitalist Services)
419 W. Redwood Street
Suite 620
Baltimore, MD 21201
667-214-2321
amala.davis@som.umaryland.edu

A graduate of Temple University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania with a BS in Health Information Management, and an MBA/MS in Healthcare Management/Financial Management.  In 2021, Amala joined the University of Maryland School of Medicine as the Director of Clinical Business Operations in the Division of General Internal Medicine and Hospitalist Services.  In this role, Amala is responsible for overseeing the financial and administrative operations for the division.  Amala is an experienced, goal driven, compassionate, healthcare leader with over 16 years of experience in academic practice management and hospital financial management.  Prior to joining the University of Maryland, Amala served as Department Administrator for Radiology and Sr Administrator for Family Medicine and Dermatology at Temple University.  Amala is also a Co-Investigator on the Partnering to Achieve School Success (PASS) study with the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP).

Christopher G. Donhauser, MBA
Director, Clinical Business Operations
Division of Cardiovascular Medicine
University of Maryland, Baltimore
110 South Paca Street, 7-S-191
Baltimore, MD 21201
Office: 410-328-5349
FAX: 410-328-8527
Email: cdonhauser@som.umaryland.edu

Chris started at UMB School of Medicine in the department of Medicine in the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine in August 2016 after a 30 year career in private commercial research as Accountant, Executive Director and Chief Financial Officer. At UMB/DOM/CVM, Chris is responsible for assisting the Division leadership in achieving organizational objectives, setting long-term and short-term goals and the administration of day-to-day operations of the Division.

Edward Heiger III
Director, Information Systems, Department of Medicine
Suite 660, University of Maryland Professional Building
419 W. Redwood Street
Baltimore, MD  21201
Email: eheiger@som.umaryland.edu

Mr. Heiger came to the Department of Medicine as a Network Technician in 1992 to facilitate Medicine’s transition toward a centralized Local Area Network (LAN) and provide computer support to faculty and staff. Mr. Heiger was promoted to Manager of Information Systems in 1994 and then to Director in 2001 and continues in that position today.  His staff consists of 5 employees which provide IT support and services to 1400 faculty and staff in the Department of Medicine and the Department of Epidemiology and Public Health.

Juana M.S. Irwin, BA, MA
Accounting Supervisor, Department of Medicine Finance
Suite 660, University of MD Professional Building
419 W. Redwood Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
Office: 667-214-1381
FAX: 410-328-1705
Email jirwin@som.umaryland.edu

Ms. Irwin started with the Department of Medicine in February of 2001 as the staff accountant for the Oncology Program. She was promoted to her current position of Accounting Supervisor in 2013.

Jason Lenox, BSN
Clinical Business Operations Director for Pulmonology, Critical Care, & Gerontology Divisions
110 S. Paca St. Baltimore MD 21201. 2^nd Floor Room 2N-150
Office: 410-328-1512
Fax: 410-328-0177
Email: jlenox@som.umaryland.edu

I proudly joined UMB in July of 2020 as Clinical Business Operations Director for multiple Divisions where I’ve had the privilege to work with a phenomenal team of leaders, physicians, and clinical staff partners. My responsibilities include assisting the Division leadership in achieving organizational objectives, setting long-term and short-term goals and the administration of day-to-day operations of multiple Divisions.

Prior to moving to Maryland and joining the University, I was President of a large home health and hospice agency providing healthcare services in the state of Texas with a team of over 400 employees. I’ve been fortunate in my professional career allowing me to experience life throughout the US including the Midwest and Texas where I had the privilege to make a positive difference in many patient’s lives. Despite a fulfilling and rewarding career, my greatest joy and accomplishment in life are my 2 incredible sons who fill me with pride and appreciation.  

Stacy A. Little, LPN
Director, Practice Operations,
Division of Cardiovascular Medicine & Faculty Practice Office
Paca-Pratt Building, 7th Floor
110 S. Paca Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
Office: 410-328-6389
FAX: 410-871-0030
Email: slittle@som.umaryland.edu

Stacy Little joined the Department of Medicine in 2008 and assisted with the opening of the Carroll County Cardiology practice office at that time. As Director of Practice Operations, she manages multiple outpatient sites throughout Maryland for the Department of Medicine.

Nicole Markle
Practice Manager, Department of Medicine
193 Stoner Ave, Suite 350
Westminster, MD 21157
Office: 667-214-1914
Fax: 410-871-0030
Email: nmarkle@som.umaryland.edu

Nicole Markle joined the Department of Medicine in 2008, Nicole has managing several cardiology sites in the course of her tenure with DOM. As Manager for the department, she will be working in improving efficiencies and maximizing support.

Patricia McGuire, BA
Department of Medicine
Associate Director, Clinical Revenue Budgeting and Reporting
419 W Redwood Street, Suite 660
Office: (667)214-1213
Email: pemcguire@som.umaryland.edu

Julie Wamuyu
Practice Manager
Division of Cardiovascular Medicine & Faculty Practice Office
University of MD Professional Building
419 W. Redwood Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
Office: 667-214-1710
FAX: 410-328-8326
Email: jwamuyu@som.umaryland.edu

Julie Wamuyu joined the Department of Medicine in 2016, As Practice Manager, she supports the main campus cardiovascular medicine practice and Multi specialties practice.

Sheila Williams, AA
Executive Administrative Assistant
Division of Occupational and Environmental Medicine
Suite 200, University Square Building
11 South Paca Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
Office: 410-706-7464
FAX: 410-706-4078
Email: swilliams@som.umaryland.edu

Ms. Williams is the executive administrative assistant and focal point of the Division of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health. Before joining the program in 2000, she worked in health care for 10 years. Her wide variety of skills comes from working in such environments as mental health, family preservation, and shelters for women, and administration. She provides executive assistance to the division faculty and staff while also serving the programs' patients, clients and students. Ms. Williams received her A.A. Degree from Baltimore City Community College and is currently pursuing her Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources Management from the University of Maryland University College.

Barbara Wolff
Patient Account Manager, Department of Medicine Billing Office
Suite 790, 250 W. Pratt Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
Office: 667-214-1211
FAX: 443-462-3514
Email: bwolff@som.umaryland.edu

Ms. Wolff started with Faculty Physicians, Inc. in June of 1993. She transferred to the Department of Medicine Billing Office in 2013, and has worked as the Account ReceivableManager since June of 2014.