Meet the Board
The Board of Directors (BOD) is the governing body of the association and is empowered to establish policies and manage the property, business, and affairs of AHDI, subject to the limitations of the Articles of Incorporation, of the Bylaws, and of the California nonprofit mutual benefit corporation law. The BOD is responsible for setting the strategic direction of the association based on trends and drivers in the industry, informed research, and member feedback and input.
AHDI voting members elect board directors each year based on the number of open positions approved by the board and in accordance with the bylaws.
Questions or comments to the Board can be submitted to ahdi@ahdionline.org.
Board of Directors Roster 2025-2026
Karen Edwards, RHDS, CHDP-A
President
Mecosta, MI
Joan VanVels, CHDS, AHDI-F
President Elect
Grand Rapids, MI
Stacy Lehto, CRCR, CHDS, AHDI-F
Past President
Paw Paw, MI
Becky Stahr, CHDS
Treasurer
Atlantic, IA
Joyce Smith, CRCR, AHDI-F
Secretary
Jenison, MI
Becky Byrns, CHDS
Director
Chattanooga, TN
Julia Dyviniak, CHDS, AHDI-F
Director
Alto, MI
Jody Gall, RHDS, AHDI-F
Director
Mason City, IA
Jeanie Unger, CHDS, AHDI-F
Director
Dodge Center, MN
Julie Staal, CHDS, AHDI-F
Director
Wyoming, MI
Sheila Guston, CHDS, CHDP-A, CHDP-S, AHDI-F
Interim CEO and ex officio
Walker, MI
About the Board
The Board of Directors is also responsible for representing AHDI to the public and advocating for the organization, approving the annual budget, and supporting the activities of AHDI’s component associations. Click on the document below to see a complete job description for an AHDI Director.
Download the Board of Directors Job Description.
The Board is comprised of Individual Professional members who represent a variety of industry perspectives, experience and knowledge in the healthcare documentation industry. Each member of the board serves three-year staggering terms in a volunteer capacity.