UP Health System – Marquette Welcomes New Executive Leadership

UP Health System – Marquette is proud to welcome two new leaders to its executive leadership team — Ashraf Ali, MBA, CPPS, who began as Associate Administrator in February 2022, and Henrietta Skeens, CPA, who joined in May 2022 as Interim Chief Financial Officer (CFO).

Ashraf is a driven healthcare leader with a passion for entrepreneurship and delivering high-quality healthcare to the community – both of which were instilled in him from a young age through his own family experiences. It was a combination of these interests that drove him to pursue a career in healthcare administration. He holds a Master of Science in Health Care Administration from Trinity University in San Antonio, TX, and a Bachelor’s in Health Services Administration from Auburn University in Auburn, AL. Additionally, he is a Certified Professional in Patient Safety and a member of both the American College of Healthcare Executives and the Healthcare Financial Management Association.

Prior to joining UP Health System – Marquette, Ashraf was the Administrative Resident at Clark Memorial Health, another LifePoint Health facility in Jeffersonville, IN, where he played an integral part in the analysis and execution of several facility-wide initiatives and gained valuable experience with strategy, operations, data analytics, and business development. In his new role as Associate Administrator, Ashraf will provide administrative oversight and support to the Laboratory, Wound Care, Inpatient/Outpatient Rehab, Nutrition and Wellness/Diabetes Education, Environmental Services, Food and Nutrition, Transport, and Linen departments at UP Health System – Marquette.

Originally from Detroit, Ashraf was attracted to UP Health System – Marquette and our welcoming community. He said, “I’ve lived in cities varying in sizes and although larger cities have their charm, I never felt connected to the community as I do here in Marquette. It’s refreshing, an exciting place to be, and the community is very welcoming. I’m looking forward to enjoying Lake Superior this summer and all of the recreational activities Marquette has to offer.”

A seasoned, hands-on finance executive, Henrietta Skeens, CPA, joins UP Health System – Marquette as the Interim CFO. With her, she brings extensive experience in private practice, local and regional levels with multiple public accounting firms, as well as serving in a number of CFO roles, including Twin County Regional Hospital, a Duke LifePoint Hospital in Galax, VA, and Cancer Outreach Management Services, a large oncology physician practice in Abingdon, VA. Her national experience in hospital management includes tours with community health systems in Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Texas and Florida.

“It is my absolute pleasure to serve as the Interim CFO for UP Health System – Marquette,” Henrietta said. “I look forward to my time here and intend to focus on operational improvement, sound financial strategy and effective collaboration amongst my peers so that we can continue to provide the highest level of care to our community.”

Henrietta holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Concord University in Athens, WV, and is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA). Her past professional affiliations include the American Institute of Public Accountants and being on the public steering committee for the Virginia Society CPAs.

“We’re proud to have two proven healthcare leaders join our executive team,” said Gar Atchison, CEO of UP Health System – Marquette and Market President of UP Health System. “Their experience, particularly at other LifePoint Health facilities, and passion for community health will help us to continue to move the needle of fulfilling our mission – Making Communities Healthier,” he said.

Click here to meet the Executive Leadership team at UP Health System – Marquette.