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  • Career Step was recognized as an "Inc. 500 Company" - ranked the 335th fastest growing privately-held business in the country, according to Inc. Magazine.
  • Career Step has been recognized as one of the fastest growing companies in the state of Utah by the Mountain West Capital Network for each of the past nine years.
  • Career Step's online skills assessment testing service has become the most widely used recruiting tool in the medical transcription industry.
  • Career Step partners with dozens of prominent, nationally accredited community colleges that offer Career Step's programs to their students under exclusive licensing agreements.
  • Career Step has provided distance education services to tens of thousands of students from all 50 states. Over the years, Career Step has placed graduates with over 700 companies.
  • Career Step is approved by the Approval Committee for Certificate Programs (ACCP), a joint committee established by AHDI and AHIMA for certifying and approving medical transcription education programs.
  • Career Step's programs have been featured on the Wall Street News Hour, and many other journals and magazines, including HOME Business Journal, Opportunity World, Home Business Connection, and Inc. Magazine.
  • Career Step is registered as an educational institution in the State of Utah under the Utah Postsecondary Proprietary School Act (Title 13, Chapter 34, Utah Code).
  • Hoovers.com reports that Career Step "gives its students a leg up into the medical transcription trade."
  • Career Step's training is offered to students internationally through its sister schools in other countries to meet the specific needs of their respective markets.
  • Career Step is a leading online healthcare education company, offering training courses in medical transcription and medical coding and billing as well as technology solutions to companies throughout the healthcare industry.
  • Career Step Founder Andrea Anaya was named as the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year in the Utah 2009 awards program. This award recognizes the commitment and dedication Andrea has shown to building her company.
  • Career Step was recognized in the 2009 Utah Fast 50 awards as one of the 50 fastest growing companies in the state of Utah. The Fast 50 awards recognize the innovative business practices of those companies that have experienced significant growth over the last 5 years.
  • Career Step was awarded a 2008 Best of State award in the Education/Training Institution category. This award recognizes the value Career Step brings to the state of Utah.
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Michael S. Wilstead


Michael S. WilsteadMichael S. Wilstead, President - Mike has worked in the healthcare industry throughout his corporate career. Prior to joining Career Step, he served as the CEO of InteliStaf Healthcare, one of the largest nurse staffing companies in the U.S. His background also includes executive positions with QuadraMed Corporation, STERIS, and AMSCO International. Mike currently serves as a Board Member for Carefx Corporation, a Healthcare IT company, and a member of the Board of Trustees for Dixie State College in Southern Utah. He is committed to building a strong team to deliver Career Step's proven products and unwavering customer services to an increasing share of the healthcare market. Mike holds a bachelor's degree in Business Administration.

Executive Committee


Mark N. Thomas

Mark N. Thomas
Chief Operating Officer

John Hiatt

John Hiatt
Chief Financial Officer

Gordon Atkinson – Vice President of Enrollments

Jerolyn Carter – Vice President of Operations

Michael R. Hodgson – Vice President of Academic Partners

Ryan Ewer – Vice President of Marketing

Justin Pettit – Vice President of Business Development

Charla Brown – Vice President of Human Resources

Lynn Thackeray – Manager of Information Technology

Chris Charles – Manager of Information Systems