Shana Earle
Congratulations to Shana Earle, the hospital’s new vice president of professional and support services. In her new role, Shana is responsible for oversight of the organization’s professional services including pharmacy, laboratory, radiology, chaplaincy and support services including nutrition and environmental services.
Shana joined Akron Children’s in 2010. Most recently she served as director of finance and business systems for the department of pediatrics. Before joining the hospital, she worked in financial management at University Hospitals Medical Group and Cole Vision Group and as a senior accountant at Deloitte.
Shana holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting and a master’s in business administration from Kent State University. A graduate of Leadership Akron Class 34, she serves on the board of Access Shelter.
What are you looking forward to and what do you think some of the challenges will be in your new role?
I’m looking forward to working with great teams and people who are committed to providing the highest quality care and service for our patients and families. As far as challenges, the health care industry is in a period where patients are putting on their consumer goggles and looking for provider organizations to deliver care in increasingly competitive ways. It is challenging, yet exciting, to know we are being tasked to transform and enhance the way we deliver care and provide service to be more innovative, efficient and price conscious.
Tell us about your family?
My husband and I live in North Canton with our 3 kids. We have 2 sons in high school and a daughter about to start kindergarten.
What hobby would you pursue if time and money weren’t an issue?
Traveling and finding fun ways to spend time outdoors.
How do you relax?
I enjoy reading, walking, camping and spending time with my family.
Favorite place or most interesting place you’ve traveled?
I’m a beach girl at heart. My family travels to the Outer Banks every summer, and I look forward to it all year long.
Last DIY project and how did it turn out?
Last year we expanded our patio, put up a pergola and built a fire pit. The end result was great; it has really allowed us to enjoy our backyard.
What was your first paying job? What are some lessons you took from it?
My first paid job was at a bagel shop. The experience helped instill in me the importance of customer service and putting the priorities of others first, even when my personal to-do list may be a mile long.
What is your greatest extravagance?
Extra sleep! I get to bed early if at all possible, and sleep in on the weekends to the extent my kids allow it.
If you could make a rule everyone had to live by what would it be?
Be kind.
What’s the most daring thing you’ve ever done?
Snorkel with barracudas in Mexico
Favorite quote or mantra you live by?
Live for today, as tomorrow is not promised.
Last TV show you binge watched or can’t miss?
Jeopardy is a can’t miss in our house. We DVR it and binge on the weekends.
Tell us something about yourself that most people don’t know.
I am left handed and always scan the room looking for other lefties.
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