Scott Becker
JD, CPA
Founder & Publisher
Mr. Becker is the publisher of Becker's Healthcare's portfolio of publications. As a partner at McGuireWoods in Chicago, he provides counsel to hospitals, ASCs, surgical hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, single- and multi-specialty medical practices and a variety of healthcare industry entrepreneurs. Mr. Becker received his JD from Harvard Law School and his BS in finance and accounting from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Jessica Cole
President & Chief Executive Officer
As president & CEO, Jessica oversees strategic growth, business development and operations for Becker's Healthcare. She has more than ten years of sales, event and marketing experience in different roles. A native of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, she graduated from the University of Iowa with a BS in Marketing and Management. Jessica currently serves on volunteer boards for both Lurie Children's Hospital and Best Buddies Illinois in various leadership capacities.
Chris Littel
Chief Financial Officer
As CFO of Becker's Healthcare, Chris is responsible for finance, accounting, tax, and treasury for the company. Prior to joining Becker's Healthcare, Chris was the VP of FP&A at Warby Parker (NYSE: WRBY) and oversaw FP&A over 6 years with the company. Previously, he held various positions at McKinsey & Company, CCMP Capital Advisors, Barclays Capital, and Lehman Brothers. Chris holds an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University and a BS in Finance from Indiana University.
Katie Atwood
Chief Operations Officer
As Chief Operating Officer, Katie oversees the operations department with a core focus on client service. Her top priority is providing enhanced customer service and contributing to the growth of client organizations. Katie oversees company recruiting efforts and is responsible for contributing to ongoing company growth. She has served in a variety of business development roles throughout her time at Becker's Healthcare. Katie graduated with honors from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a degree in Advertising.
Molly Gamble
Vice President of Editorial
Molly oversees the editorial direction of Becker's Hospital Review, including web content, print issues and E-weeklies. Molly earned a degree in journalism with a minor in interdisciplinary peace and justice from Marquette University in Milwaukee.
Emma Goodman
AVP Client Success
As the Senior Director of Key Accounts and Webinars, Emma helps oversee the client management and webinar teams. Her top priority is helping these teams provide flawless execution of campaigns as well as excellent client service to our strategic partners and clients, to ultimately help their businesses grow and thrive. Emma started her career with Becker's Healthcare as a member of the operations and recruiting team, and still plays a role in ensuring company growth through personnel today. Emma graduated with honors from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a degree in Communication.
Mackenzie Bean
Assistant Vice President, Managing Editor, Becker's Hospital Review
As a managing editor for Becker's Hospital Review, Mackenzie oversees all clinical coverage areas and leads production of the Clinical Leadership & Infection Control print issues. She also oversees the company's community outreach efforts. Mackenzie graduated with honors from the University of Iowa with a degree in English and Creative Writing.
Ariel Leung
Senior Director of Strategic Sales and Key Accounts
As Director of Strategic Sales and Key Accounts, Ariel builds and nurtures relationships with Becker's top clients. Ariel works primarily with clients on full year partnerships and marketing strategies to best achieve their business goals. Ariel graduated with honors in media and cinema studies with a minor in informatics from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Haley Jones
Senior Director of Sales Strategy
In her role as director of sales strategy, Haley helps to oversee new business development, emerging business markets, and growth of full-year partnerships. Her main focus is to bring a consultative approach to help those in the healthcare industry to reach their target market and blow past their companies' goals. As well as external partnerships, she provides guidance to members of the Becker's Healthcare team to help them reach their full potential and continue to ensure company growth. Haley graduated with honors from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign with a degree in Journalism.
Abbie Engel
Assistant Vice President, Events
As Senior Director of Events and Key Accounts , Abbie directs and oversees the planning and execution of Becker's six annual conferences. She leads the events team to coordinate all event logistics, including venue management, vendor and supplier negotiations, food and beverage, audio visual, accommodations, marketing & promotions, speaker relations, and exhibitor/sponsor management. She also works on the Account Management team and oversees a handful of client accounts. Abbie graduated from the University of Iowa with a BBA in Marketing.
