Leadership
Kim Howard
President
Kim Howard brings a wealth of experience and expertise in healthcare staffing and workforce solutions, having dedicated her career to helping ensure client needs are met with the right blend of highly qualified clinicians placed when and where they’re needed to help ensure quality care and positive patient outcomes. With more than 20 years in the market, she has worked in a wide range of leadership roles – including those in client services, sales and business development, and managed service provider (MSP) programs – at some of the largest firms in the healthcare staffing industry.
Howard also serves as President multiple Jackson Healthcare organizations including Jackson Healthcare Government Services, LRS Healthcare, Jackson Nurse Professionals, and Jackson Health Collective. Prior to joining Jackson Healthcare, Howard held senior leadership roles at Nomad Healthcare, AMN Healthcare, and ProStaff. She has been twice named to Staffing Industry Analysts’ “Global Power 150 Women in Staffing”, which recognizes those who have made significant contributions to the workforce ecosystem.
Joseph Fridinger
Vice President, Strategic Partnerships
Joseph (Joey) Fridinger has more than 20 years of experience in healthcare staffing, including leadership roles in both client services and recruitment. He oversees business development, client relations, and operations for Jackson Healthcare Government Servies.
Fridinger also serves as Vice President, Strategic Partnerships for multiple Jackson Healthcare organizations including Jackson Healthcare Government Services, Jackson Nurse Professionals, and Jackson Health Collective. Prior to joining Jackson Healthcare, he held leadership roles at Maxim Healthcare.
Nancy Rudella
Executive Vice President, Human Resources
As the Executive Vice President of Human Resources, Nancy Rudella oversees all aspects of Human Resources.
Prior to joining, Nancy served as the Director of Human Resources for Wyndham Vacation Ownership where she led leadership development.
Nancy spent 15 years with Cendant Corporation, Wyndham Worldwide and Wyndham Vacation Ownership holding various leadership positions within Human Resources. Nancy completed coursework in Human Resources at Thomas Edison State College and attended the CHRO program through the Wharton School. Nancy is a member of the Society for Human Resources Management and Organizational Development Network.
Nancy resides in Orlando, Florida.
Lori Osborne
Government Contracts Program Manager
Lori Osborne is a Government Contracts Program Manager with more than 25 years of experience in healthcare staffing, workforce management, and client services. She specializes in program execution, contract compliance, operational efficiency, and building strong client partnerships. Throughout her career, Lori has successfully led healthcare workforce initiatives, supported government and commercial contracts, and developed high-performing teams focused on delivering exceptional results.
Lori earned a Bachelor of Health Services in Health Administration from Florida Atlantic University. She is recognized for her collaborative leadership style, dedication to client success, and ability to build lasting professional relationships.