Our Administrative Team

Jim Parker, FACHE, FACMPE

Chief Executive Officer

Jim Parker has served as the CEO and Assistant Administrator of several rural hospitals, and as a Director and Vice President of several health system employed multi-specialty and primary care physician and advanced practice provider groups. His teams have attained national recognition for operational, clinical, financial, and quality performance throughout his more than 25+ year healthcare leadership career. He is a Fellow in the American College of Healthcare Executives and a Fellow in the American College of Medical Practice Executives. Jim and his wife Tami have been married for nearly 30 years. They have 3 young adult children. “It is an honor to work with our Team at Munising Memorial Hospital to provide care for the community we serve.”

Barbara Cromell, CPA

Chief Financial Officer

Barbara Cromell has over 15 years of finance experience in various industries. Barbara earned her Bachelors Degree in Accounting from Northern Michigan University and obtained her Certified Public Accountant license in 2007. In addition to Barbara’s extensive finance experience, she has been a member of several boards in the Upper Peninsula.

Christi Salo

Chief Nursing Officer / Risk Manager

Christi Salo has 20+ years of experience at MMH, initially starting as an RN on the medical staff and for the last 10 years as the Compliance Officer. Ms. Salo earned a B.S. degree with a psychology major in 1995. She obtained her nursing education at Bay de Noc Community College and passed the licensure test to become a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN); she soon qualified to take (and pass) the stringent examination to become a Registered Nurse (RN). She was promoted to Chief Nursing Officer in 2016 and has excelled in this position as well.

Doug LaBelle, MD

Chief Medical Officer

Dr. LaBelle is a board-certified Medical Doctor. He earned his degree from the University of Michigan and has over 20 years of experience in emergency medicine. Dr. LaBelle serves as Munising Memorial Hospital’s Chief Medical Officer, providing valuable experience and oversight to the Medical Staff team.

Robin Brown

Bay Care Medical Center Practice Manager

Robin Brown has over 30 years of experience in Nursing and leadership roles.   Robin earned her bachelor’s degree in Nursing from Northern Michigan University’s school of Nursing in 1989. She received her Masters of Nursing and Business Administration from the University of Phoenix in 2007. She has held a variety of roles throughout the healthcare industry during this time with the last 7 years in Clinic Operations. Robin was raised in Munising, Michigan and graduated from Munising High School in 1983.

Robin Bergamasco

Director of Human Resources

Robin Bergamasco has over 10 years of experience in Human Resources and Executive Administration roles. Robin has earned her Master’s Degree in Human Resources Management. She specializes in training, development, and employee labor relations. Robin was born and raised in Munising, Michigan and served 8 years in the United States Air Force.