About CHOP

The Voice of the Practice of Oncology in Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, and Colorado.

 

The Coalition of Hematology and Oncology Practices of the Southwest (CHOP) is a meaningful support organization for independent oncology practice leaders in Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, and Colorado.

CHOP's Goals Include:
  • To develop business strategies for the future of oncology practices
  • To create protection for small group and independent practices against the effect of increasing drug costs on revenues
  • To become a voice in our government's decisions
  • To educate and support our peers and our partners
CHOP Membership Offers:
  • Quarterly Newsletters
  • Networking Opportunities
  • Educational Conferences
  • Legislative & Policy Updates
  • Practice Management Resources
  • and much more!
Consider being a member of CHOP today and enjoy the benefits many of your fellow colleagues have already experienced!

CHOP Board Members

President
Tammy Chambers
800 W Magnolia Ave
Fort Worth, TX 76104
PH: 817-759-7000
FAX: 817-759-7027

Tammy Chambers is the Director of Contracting for The Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders in Fort Worth, Texas where she has spent the past 18 years of her professional career.  The Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders is a group of 18 medical oncologists, hematologists, and radiation oncologists that provide an extensive array of cancer services at eight locations throughout Fort Worth and the surrounding counties.  Patients have access to surgeons, pathologists, dieticians, integrative therapy and social service professionals, as well as access to a wide variety of clinical trials. 

 

She has been a member of CHOP since 2002 and served as Secretary of the organization from 2005 – 2008.  Tammy is the Texas State Representative for COA’s Administrator’s Network and she is a member of AOHA.  She served on the Texas MGMA Legislative Policy Committee in 2003 as a part of the work group which helped to pass Texas Prompt Pay Legislation.  She was named a Healthcare Hero in 2002 by the Fort Worth Business Press.  Tammy volunteers with organizations such as Cancer Care Services, American Cancer Society, Susan G. Komen, and TX GALS.

Vice President
April Christensen
2315 East Harmony Road

Ste 110
Ft. Collins, CO 80528
PH: 970-212-7601
FAX: 970-212-7637

 

Secretary
Lane Hooton
104 NW 31st
Lawton, OK 73505
PH: 580-536-2121

FAX: 580-536-2150

Mr. Hooton has been the Chief Operating Officer for the Cancer Centers of Southwest Oklahoma since 2007. Prior to that, he served as COO for Texas Hematology/Oncology Centers (Dallas) and was the CEO of the Arlington Cancer Center (Arlington, TX).

Treasurer
Kari Young
1001 Coal Ave SE
Albuquerque, NM 87106

PH: 505-938-5858

FAX: 505-938-5861

Accounting and business professional with 20 years of experience in executive management, policy development, strategic planning, organizational development, and technical execution.  Continued management success and contributions to triple digit growth including a major turn-around of a struggling company.  Dedicated and innovative team player with excellent planning, organizing, and communications skills.  Experienced with multiple financial applications and support software.  BBA from University of New Mexico with concentration in Accounting.  Certified Public Accountant licensed in New Mexico. 

Board Member

Julie Nickerson

1313 East 32nd Street

Silver City , NM 88061

PH: 575-538-4009

FAX: 575-538-4003

 

Board Member

Barbara McAneny

4901 Lang Ave NE

Albuquerque, NM 87109

PH: 505-842-8171

FAX: 505-857-8476

 

Board Member

Jan Halverson

799 E Hampden Ave

Ste 500

Englewood, CO 80113

PH: 303-788-8675

FAX: 303-761-8031

 
Board Member
Amy Lawhead
4110 S 100th E Ave
Tulsa, OK 74146
PH: 918-494-2167
FAX: 918-499-2145
   
Board Member
Yinka Ogundipe
609 Virginia Ave
Ponca City, OK 74601
PH: 580-767-1300
FAX: 580-416-8234
 
 

Board Member

Diego Taylor

1301 Avenue G

Del Rio, TX 78840

PH: 830-775-5800

FAX: 830-775-8811

 
   

Board Member

Tania Adams

2121 East Harmony Rd

Ste 150

Ft. Collins, CO 80528

PH: 970-493-6337

FAX: 970-493-3528

 

Board Member

Bonnie Ooley