Froedtert Menomonee Falls Hospital and Froedtert West Bend Hospital Leadership

Allen Ericson

President, Community Hospital Division; and President, Froedtert West Bend Hospital

Allen Ericson is the president of the Community Hospital Division and president of Froedtert West Bend Hospital. Ericson leads Froedtert West Bend Hospital and oversees the strategic direction and daily operations of the Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin’s Community Hospital Division, which includes Froedtert West Bend Hospital and Froedtert Menomonee Falls Hospital.

Ericson has more than 26 years of health care leadership experience in numerous settings. He was previously the senior vice president and chief operating officer of Catholic Medical Center, Manchester, N.H. Catholic Medical Center is a 330-bed facility in the largest city in New Hampshire.

Prior to Catholic Medical Center he was chief operating officer of Memorial Hospital of Salem County, N.J., part of the for-profit health system of Community Health Systems. Ericson has a master’s of business administration from Widener University in Chester, Penn., and his bachelor’s in economics from Rutgers University, Camden, N.J. He is a fellow in the American College of Healthcare Executives and a veteran of the United States Air Force, Medical Service Corps.

Patrick Gardner, MD

Vice President, Medical Affairs, Froedtert West Bend Hospital; and Associate Chief Medical Officer, Community Hospital Division

Patrick Gardner, MD, Froedtert West Bend Hospital laboratory medical director and an assistant professor of pathology at the Medical College of Wisconsin, serves as the vice president of medical affairs for Froedtert West Bend Hospital and provides community hospital anatomic and clinical pathology services in the West Bend region. As vice president of medical affairs, Dr. Gardner’s responsibilities include  medical staff governance, regulatory compliance, medical staff quality and performance improvement initiatives, and serving as a liaison between hospital administration and the medical staff. Those duties include collaborating with the medical staff leadership at Froedtert Menomonee Falls Hospital and Froedtert Hospital to achieve system strategic goals.

Dr. Gardner began practicing pathology and nuclear medicine at Froedtert West Bend Hospital in 1998. After graduating from the Medical College of Wisconsin, Dr. Gardner completed a residency in anatomic and clinical pathology followed by a residency in nuclear medicine. He previously served as director of nuclear medicine at Froedtert West Bend Hospital from 1998-2004. 

David F. Goldberg, MD

Vice President, Medical Affairs, Froedtert Menomonee Falls Hospital

David F. Goldberg, MD, was appointed vice president of medical affairs for Froedtert Menomonee Falls Hospital in 2010. In his role, Dr. Goldberg facilitates essential relationships with local clinics, hospital-based physicians and independent practitioners throughout the health care network. He collaborates with nursing, provides guidance and support to the medical staff and ensures ongoing, effective education of physicians.

Dr. Goldberg serves as a key resource for the medical staff related to program development and practice improvement. In 2012, he was appointed chief medical officer for both community hospitals, Froedtert Menomonee Falls Hospital and Froedtert West Bend Hospital.

Prior to joining the executive team at Froedtert Menomonee Falls Hospital, Dr. Goldberg served as medical director of a large primary care clinic in the Loyola University Health System in Chicago. He was also the Physician Advisor for the Provider Relations Department. 

Dr. Goldberg is a member of the American College of Physician Executives (ACPE) and the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE). He continues to see patients on a limited basis.

In 1995, Dr. Goldberg earned his Masters of Business Administration from the Loyola University Graduate School of Business. He received his medical degree from Southern Illinois University School of Medicine and served his residency in internal medicine, 1995-1998, at the Medical College of Wisconsin. 

Teresa M. Lux

President, Froedtert Menomonee Falls Hospital; and Chief Operating Officer, Community Hospital Division

Teresa M. Lux (Teri) serves as president of Froedtert Menomonee Falls Hospital and chief operating officer of the leadership team for the two community hospitals within Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin network, Froedtert Menomonee Falls Hospital and Froedtert West Bend Hospital, as well as the Emergency Department at Moorland Reserve Health Center in New Berlin. She has responsibility in leading all areas of hospital operations and management. This includes establishing strategic direction; ensuring the presence of safe, quality patient care; applying sound, evidence-based processes that contribute to successful patient outcomes; engaging staff, leaders and physicians; and strengthening partnerships within the communities served by Froedtert Menomonee Falls Hospital.

Teri began her career at Froedtert Menomonee Falls Hospital as an acute care nurse practitioner in 1999. She has held various positions within the clinical and support areas; from direct patient care to leadership her contributions have been plentiful. Most recently, Teri has held the role of vice president of Patient Care Services and chief nursing officer for both Froedtert Menomonee Falls Hospital and Froedtert West Bend Hospital since 2008. Prior to joining the Froedtert Health team, Teri held nursing positions at Evanston Hospital in Evanston, Illinois and Rush St. Luke’s Presbyterian Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois.

Teri earned her Bachelor of Science degree in nursing from the University of Alabama and her Master of Science in nursing from Rush University.

Shelly Waala

Vice President, Patient Care Services, Froedtert Menomonee Falls Hospital and Froedtert West Bend Hospital

Shelly Waala serves as vice president of patient care services and chief nursing officer for both community hospitals, Froedtert Menomonee Falls Hospital and Froedtert West Bend Hospital. She is responsible for leading the operational, fiscal and human resource outcomes for the Patient Care Division. This includes establishing strategic direction; ensuring the presence of safe, quality patient care; and applying sound, evidence-based processes that contribute to successful patient outcomes.

Beginning her career at Froedtert Menomonee Falls Hospital in 1988 as a nurse intern, Shelly also filled nursing roles outside of the health network early in her nursing career. After relocating back to the area, she rejoined Froedtert Menomonee Falls Hospital in 1990 as registered nurse. Joining leadership in 1992 as an administrative supervisor, Shelly also went on to fill leadership roles including director of Nursing Administration for Froedtert Menomonee Falls Hospital, nurse executive of Froedtert West Bend Hospital, and her previous role as executive director of Patient Care Services for the Community Hospital Division.

Shelly earned a master’s degree in health care administration the University of St. Francis and Bachelor of Science degree in nursing at Marian College.

Kara Waggoner

Vice President, Business Operations, Froedtert Menomonee Falls Hospital and Froedtert West Bend Hospital

Kara Waggoner serves as vice president of Business Operations for Froedtert Menomonee Falls Hospital and Froedtert West Bend Hospital. Areas of responsibility include system functions, finances and operations, leading strategic special projects, strengthening relationships with leaders and physicians, and generating revenue growth for Froedtert Menomonee Falls Hospital and Froedtert West Bend Hospital. She oversees departments including Food and Nutrition Services, Clinical Dietetics, Environmental Services, Security, Environmental Safety and Emergency Management and the Froedtert Menomonee Falls Hospital Family Medicine Residency Program.

Joining the Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin health network originally in 2009, Waggoner brings more than 10 years of relevant experience to the organization. She earned her master’s degree in Healthcare Administration from the University of Iowa and her Bachelor of Science in Public Administration from the University of Wisconsin – La Crosse.

Waggoner serves as a board member of the Tri County YMCA and LindenGrove Communities, as well as secretary of Froedtert Health’s Women in Leadership Business Resource Group. Beginning her career at Froedtert Hospital, Waggoner served as manager of Clinical Cancer Center Revenue Cycle, manager of Ambulatory Specialty Clinics and administrative fellow. She led revenue cycle management for Brookdale Senior Living for several years before returning to Froedtert Health. Most recently, Waggoner was responsible for operations at FMFH and FWBH including budgets, capacity management, Action OI, care coordination and supporting integration efforts with Holy Family Memorial.