Executive Team

Our entire executive management team champions learning, growth, and opportunity in every area of our business.
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Michele Kang – Chief Executive Officer

Michele Kang is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Cognosante. She is a visionary in the field of health information technology and applies her wealth of experience in growing companies, promoting enterpreneurship and achieving … Continue reading

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Susan Fox, Ph.D. – President

Susan Fox, PhD., is President for Cognosante. Dr. Fox was the founder and Chair of the Board of FOX Systems, which merged with Cognosante in 2010. The Fox Systems name formally changed to Cognosante in July 2011. … Continue reading

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Mark Shishida – Executive Vice President

Mark Shishida, Executive Vice President for Cognosante, is an expert in health and human service programs and supporting systems. He has 30 years of experience with federal, state, and county Medicaid, Medicaid Waiver, Medicare, Aid … Continue reading

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Aaron Daniels, CPA, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Aaron Daniels, EVP and CFO for Cognosante, is a dynamic, growth-focused executive with more than 26 years of experience in building and transforming companies. He has a proven track record in successfully growing companies, unlocking value … Continue reading

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Thomas Stepka, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer

Thomas Stepka is EVP and COO for Cognosante. He is a proven leader with strong business and financial expertise, corporate strategy and operational skills combined with an excellent understanding of people.  He has extensive experience … Continue reading

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Davis Foster, Chief Business Development Officer

Davis Foster is Chief Business Development Officer and Senior Vice President for Cognosante. In this role, she oversees the direction of the company’s business development, marketing, capture and strategic pursuits. She has extensive experience in … Continue reading

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Sean Gallagher, Senior Vice President and General Counsel

Sean M. Gallagher serves as Senior Vice President and General Counsel for Cognosante. In his current role, Mr. Gallagher has overall managerial responsibility for the operation of the Company’s legal and contracts departments, and provides … Continue reading

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Jim Joyce – Senior Vice President, Medicaid Management Services

James “Jim” Joyce leads Cognosante’s delivery of state and federal contracts. He is responsible for the project team’s performance, delivery, and customer satisfaction. Mr. Joyce has extensive experience managing IT and healthcare projects in the … Continue reading