Leadership
Michael 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.
Mark N. Thomas, Chief Operating Officer
Mark has extensive corporate experience in finance and operations gained over a career spanning 25-plus years. After earning an MBA from Wharton Graduate School, Mark has spent nearly 20 years in executive positions in the property-casualty insurance and healthcare industries. Prior to Career Step, he served as CFO for InteliStaf, a healthcare staffing company principally owned by the Carlyle Group. He is focused on team-based solutions to achieve operational excellence and on investments in R&D to enable Career Step to enhance its market leading position in online healthcare education.
John Hiatt, Chief Financial Officer
John brings a wide range of experience to the management team with over 25 years of progressive accounting and finance experience with firms like Sorenson Development and Ameritech Library Services. Additionally, John has a proven record of increasing profitability for closely held companies through the implementation of internal controls and business processes. John has worked with both public and private companies in numerous types of business, including manufacturing, construction, property management, distribution, and software development. John is a CPA in Utah and holds a B.S. in Accounting from Brigham Young University. He is also a member of the AICPA and the Utah Association of CPA’s.
- Ryan Ewer, Vice President of Enrollments and Marketing
- Jerolyn Carter, Vice President of Operations
- Christopher F. Charles, Vice President of Academic Partners
- Bob Forsythe, Vice President of IT and MIS
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Enroll online »What Graduates Say:
- "Overall, I was very pleased with everything that Career Step had to offer. I was attracted to Career Step because I am a military spouse, and I was looking for a new career that would be easy to transfer, as my family transfers from one base to another. . . . As a new graduate, I look forward to all the new opportunities that Career Step has opened up to me." Read More Testimonials »
- "I was always very skeptical when it came to taking courses online. I always felt that it would be better to be in a classroom environment, but when I started Career Step, boy did I get comfortable quick. I was amazed at how much support was there for me, and I sure did use it. The student support team was always there to listen to me and encourage me and help me get my mind back on track. . . . They helped me with anything and everything . . . WOW! Thank you so much, Career Step!" Read More Testimonials »
- "I finished my training with Career Step just a month before my baby was born. I started looking for a job when he was four weeks old and was working when he was six weeks old. I love that my new career gives me the opportunity to stay home with my baby! I was impressed by how easy it was to find work once the employer knew I was trained by Career Step. With the help of this program, I was completely prepared for my new job. I have been recommending them to all of my friends. " Read More Testimonials »
- "We have had great success, particularly with the Inpatient and Outpatient Medical Coding and Billing course. We have a 96% pass rate for students taking the AHIMA or AAPC tests upon completion of their program. The national pass rate is around 67%—so I think that speaks to the quality of the course Career Step offers. " Read More Testimonials »
- "I made it through the course in a little less than a year, and I got hired less than 48 hours after I took the final!! . . . I have many friends who have gone to other schools and are still unemployed. Thankfully, I chose the right school that has a great reputation of producing top-notch students. Career Step really prepared me for employee testing and, ultimately, employment." Read More Testimonials »
- "Before Career Step I was enrolled in another medical transcription program. After this first program, I started applying for jobs. I applied for about 3 months and never got past the transcription portion to be interviewed. Finally, feeling frustrated, I enrolled in Career Step. The program did take me more than a year to complete, but I got a job 2 weeks after graduation. This program prepare the student for the real world medical transcription positions. Anyone wanting to secure a job in the medical transcription field should study with Career Step. I wish I had gone through them the first time." Read More Testimonials »
- "I was able to get a job within 3 weeks of graduating, which was largely related to the Career Step name on my resume. I have talked to people and read that many new grads from other schools are looking for work for 4 to 6 months. I love my job and, while I am still learning the details of the job, I was well prepared for the work!" Read More Testimonials »
- "I have found the courses that Career Step offers are always state of the art, using the most recent technology, updating to stay current with changes in the industries and accommodating needs of employers nationwide. . . . The courses are never stagnant, they continue to tweak and improve their teaching constantly. " Read More Testimonials »
- "Career Step gave me the training I needed to confidently begin a new career . . . Within a month of graduation I was hired and feel that every day I have used the knowledge gained from Career Step. Thanks for an excellent course!" Read More Testimonials »
- "I was very fortunate to find a job to fit my requirements perfectly within the first month. While I found the course to be exactly what it was advertised to be and I was very please with the training I received, I cannot say enough about Graduate Support! I was not expecting the level of involvement with my job search that Career Step provided. In my opinion, Career Step does not consider you to have completed the course until you have found employment!" Read More Testimonials »
