NAVIGATING PERILOUS SEAS — OLYMPIC MEDICAL CENTER Arthur Andersen, he went on to be vice president and controller at Stevens Hospital in Edmonds before Olympic Medical Center grow its capabilities and joining OMC as chief services. (OMC) is one of a handful financial officer in 1998. It continues to improve of Sole Community HospiWhile working in a revenues, while improving health care environment tals in Washington. processes, managing Rural Sole Community that is unpredictable, Hospitals are vulnerable to expenses and providing highly regulated, and often government policy changes excellent health care. controversial, Lewis has In 2016, OMC’s projected been praised by his and cuts in government operating budget is nearly employees, his peers and reimbursement. $166 million. These hospitals are not his board for demonstratOlympic Medical Center ing excellent vision and under the same protections aims to secure 2.9 percent leadership. as Critical Access Hospimargin — which is necestals, even while patient He has championed the mix and rural challenges sary to purchase needed value of maintaining are quite similar. capital equipment, mainlocally owned and operated Despite these very real tain facilities and pay prin- health care in a rural setobstacles, Olympic Medical cipal on debt. ting while dealing with its Port Angeles Center’s devotion to OMC has been led by potential vulnerabilities. Division remaining a locally owned Chief Executive Officer “Each year Eric, his and operated safety net Eric Lewis since December team and a task force of hospital has never been 2006. With a bachelor’s publicly elected board more solid than it is today. degree from the University members, take a long, hard OMC continues to invest of Washington and a CPA look at our operating enviin local health care and gained while working at ronment to determine by BOBBY BEEMAN, Olympic Medical Center spokeswoman and BILL GREENWOOD, Clallam County Economic Development Corporation executive director
Port Angeles Division
Description:
Production:
Interfor’s Port Angeles Division produces Hemlock and Douglas-Fir studs, with the majority of volume consumed in the United States.
The mill has annual production capacity of 165 million board feet based on a two-shift structure.
Buying Local:
diverse lines of lumber products to customers in over 30 markets around the world. Interfor In 2014, the mill purchased $3.8 million in localhas supplies and services. SC, AR) and employs over 3,100 people.
Building Value in the Community:
diverse lines of lumber products to customers in over 30 markets around the world. Interfor has GA, SC, AR) and employs over 3,100 people.
PORT ANGELES DIVISION | 243701 HIGHWAY 101 WEST, PORT ANGELES, WA 98363 | GENERAL MANAGER: STEVE KROLL | TEL: (360) 457-6266
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Local Seafood
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Interfor contributes to a healthy economy and environment by supporting a number of local initiatives: • Sponsor The Festival of Trees with proceeds going Currently the mill employs 147 workers (staff and towards the Olympic Medical Center. crew), on a two shift structure (80 hours/week). • Supporting local fairs. The payroll is $9.1 million (including benefits). • Donating Lumber for Captain Joseph House — a Interfor is a growth-oriented lumber company with operations in Canada States. retreat for military families and who the haveUnited lost a loved Revenue and Other in action. The Company has annual production capacity of one 3.2 billion board feet and offers one of the most
Employment:
Chips are sold to area pulp mills. Logs that do not 19 mills across North America (BC, WA, OR, fit the mill are sold to area processors.
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Investment and Taxes:
The mill paid $257,300 in property taxes in 2014.
Kokopelli Grill
Interfor acquired the mill in 2004. The mill has been is a growth-oriented lumber company withLogs operations in Canada and the United States. atInterfor this location since 1998. are sourced from the surrounding public and private timberlands. The Company has annual production capacity of 3.2 billion board feet and offers one of the most $1.4 million has been invested in the mill over the 19 mills across North America (BC, WA, OR, GA, last three years, mainly for maintenance capital.
what we need in order to continue providing quality health care in our community,” said Tom Oblak, 2015 board president of Olympic Medical Center. “Eric’s performance as CEO has allowed us to successfully maneuver through some major changes — including the Affordable Care Act — while maintaining safe, quality care for our photo courtesy of Olympic Medical Center patients. He remains Eric Lewis, Olympic Medical Center’s chief executive officer, focused on retaining and stands in front of the main hospital in Port Angeles. growing the health care workforce, prioritizing local led to positive outcomes. Running a hospital like employment during tough It is clear to many that a finely-tuned machine economic times.” requires a sharp eye on the the survival and success of OMC employs more than financial picture. OMC has fallen on the 1,200 people throughout shoulders of the hospital’s Advocating at the fedClallam County. extraordinary CEO. eral and state levels for The center’s strategic In his spare time, Lewis adequate reimbursement vision has allowed for nim- for services, as well as studies and invests in the ble and fast action. appropriate legislation and stock and money markets. Contractual affiliations And he appears to be a regulations for rural with health care partners health care has been a top patient investor. — like Swedish Medical One can see evidence strategy for OMC. Center of Seattle and the from his decision in 1998 Investing in multiple Jamestown S’Klallam visits to Washington, D.C., to acquire parcels in Port Family Health Clinic — and Olympia each year has Angeles located near the Delicious Grilled Sockeye Salmon ~ Fresh Fire Grilled Halibut have provided more depth proven successful in build- current OMC facility. Fresh Halibut Stuffed with Dungeness Crab ~ Weathervane Scallops beyond what rural hospiThe parcels were ing strong relationships Wild American Prawns ~ Signature Smoked Salmon Chowder Jumbooffer. tals typically acquired, as they became with legislators and has available, at fair market Pistachio Crusted Neah Bay King Salmon ~ Fire Grilled Steaks one piece at a time for New Orleans Style Grilled Oysters ~ Chorizo Clams and Mussels approximately 16 years. That acquired real estate will now be the site for a find us on new state-of-art medical facebook. Allergy Sensitive Dining office building which will Local Craft Beer’s ~ Full Bar ~ Extensive Wine List ~ Wine Shop Local Craft Beers ~ Full Bar ~ Extensive Wine List ~ Wine Shop cost $14.2 million. 203 East Front St. Port Angeles (corner of Front and Lincoln) He is also in the process Handcrafted Northwest Cuisine ~ Kids Menu Available using ~ www.kokopelli-grill.com (360) 457-6040 of adding significant camthe finest local ingredients all Monday — Thursday 11 am—9 pm pus additions in Sequim Check out our Full Friday & Saturday 11 am—10 pm along with new equipment. withService a Southwest flair! newly opened Sunday 2 pm—8 pm “Eric Lewis is one of Catering Water View Recommended those great CEOs that Fresh Local Seafood, Fire Grilled Reservations Lounge! knows how to keep track of Steaks, Pasta, Homemade Desserts, the numbers, but also Extensive Wine List with Retail Wine Shop, knows the importance of supporting people in his Family Friendly, Affordable Fine Dining, organization,” said state Banquet Room, Full Bar, Full Service Catering Rep. Steve Tharinger, (D-Sequim). “He has a vision for OMC’s role in OPEN EVERY DAY FOR LUNCH & DINNER the future health and wellSUNDAY DINNER ONLY being of the community 203 E. Front St., Port Angeles (corner of Front & Lincoln) that is not just focused on (360)457-6040 kokopelli-grill.com the bottom line.”
Clallam County Economic Development Corporation Profiles in Excellence — January 2016
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