“I believe in this organization with all of my heart and the impact our teams make on the lives of our patients, families and the community,” Hobson said. “Each person at JourneyCare brings important talents and, together, we will charge forward to emerge as an even stronger organization.”

In her role, Hobson will lead JourneyCare in its mission to enrich the lives of patients and their families across the Chicago region through expert, compassionate care. JourneyCare provides services that include hospice, home health, palliative care, in-home primary care and chronic care management to thousands of patients and families living with serious illness, as well as supportive programs like grief support, volunteer services and We Honor Veterans.

Hobson joins JourneyCare from University of Chicago Medicine, where she served as Executive Director of The SouthSide Healthcare Collaborative and Strategic Affiliations. She has also served in a variety of leadership positions at Advocate Health Care, Mercy Hospital and Humana Health Plan. Hobson earned her master’s of business administration from Purdue University and is a graduate of the Chicago Management Institute at the University of Chicago’s Booth School of Business.

“We are thrilled to have Kimberly’s caliber of talent and leadership,” Anne Miller, JourneyCare Board of Directors Chair, said. “Her leadership will help JourneyCare preserve its strong foundation and bright future in caring for the community it is so privileged to serve.”

 

Lisa’s career extends nearly 20 years in the Chicago region’s healthcare and hospital systems, respectively serving as Executive Director of Strategic Marketing and Communications with Northwest Community Healthcare; Vice President of Public Affairs and Marketing, Advocate Health Care; and Manager of Marketing, Northwestern Memorial Hospital.

During her tenure, she was recognized and promoted progressively, varying in each organization, where she launched and maintained brand awareness, developed multi-million dollar clinical centers of excellence advertising campaigns, driving consumer and physical referrals, managing community relations, analyzing business development growth strategy and crisis communication for multi-campus enterprises.

Lisa is the recipient of many advertising and marketing communications awards, including the Pinnacle. She is a graduate of Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois.
 

Specializing in Family Medicine, Hospice and Palliative Care and Occupational Medicine, Dr. Grzeskowiak previously served a family practice physician with Mercy Health System, Lake Geneva Center and Family Practice Clinic in Chicago. He also was Medical Director with Hospice Advantage in Union Grove, Wisconsin, and at Willow Hospice in Plainfield, Illinois.

Dr. Grzeskowiak earned his medical degree from the Medical University of Warsaw in Poland and completed his residency at Thomas Jefferson University at Underwood Memorial Hospital, Family Medical Center in Woodbury, New Jersey. He earned his undergraduate degree in finance from the Kelley School or Business at Indiana University. He has also completed Leadership for Physician Executives at Harvard Medical School.

Leslie brings over 20 years of experience in nursing, administration and business development in hospice, home healthcare, marketing, physician house calls and staff development. She was Vice President at Transitions Hospice, LLC, prior to joining JourneyCare in 2013. Upon joining JourneyCare as Director of Access, Leslie has been an integral part of ensuring the mission is carried out and all patients receive the services they need anytime, day or night.

Leslie earned a bachelor’s degree in nursing from Northern Illinois University. Leslie is a Certified Hospice and Palliative Care Administrator.

 Joseph came to JourneyCare after 15 years with Northern Illinois University (NIU), most recently as both Chief Executive Officer of the NIU Alumni Association and Chief Operating Officer of the University’s Foundation. He held various fundraising positions while at NIU, including Assistant Vice President of University Advancement and Executive Director of Alumni Relations.

A staff sergeant in the U.S. Air Force for six years, Joseph also worked at Central DuPage Hospital, focusing on enhancing efficiencies in various areas of the health system.

Joseph earned a master’s degree in education and university administration from NIU, along with a bachelor’s degree in health administration. He is a member of the Association Forum of Chicago and the American College of Health Care Executives.