Bay City in Brief
Located at the mouth of the Saginaw River on Lake Huron, Bay City has a rich tradition of creating an inviting atmosphere for residents, businesses and visitors. Its riverfront downtown offers a great collection of specialty shops, galleries and restaurants, and recreational opportunities abound.

The Bay City File

1. Education. The philosophy and mission of the Bay City Public Schools can be described in three words: innovation, opportunity and excellence.
2. Real Estate. Your real estate dollar will go far in Bay City, with options that include historical homes, condos and waterfront properties.
3. Family. The combination of a small-town atmosphere, great schools and affordable real estate make Bay City highly attractive for families.
4. Culture.Bay City has a well-developed appreciation for performance and visual arts that lives on at unique venues that provide many cultural activities.
5. Recreation. From boating, fishing and swimming to camping, golfing and winter sports, Bay City offers ample opportunities to enjoy the great outdoors.
6. Weather. Bay City summer highs hover around the 80-degree mark, while winter temperatures are in the 20- to 30-degree range.

Bay City Fun Fact
Since forests and marshlands originally surrounded Bay City, early residents had little choice but to travel by water, the start of a strong maritime legacy.

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• Skip Strauchman

  

  Executive Director

  (248) 952-1601
  sstrauchman@ipcm.com
  Skip Strauchman joined IPC in April 2006 and is responsible for IPC's growth, development and ongoing operations in Michigan and Ohio. Most recently, Skip worked as an independent consultant, involved in strategic initiatives on behalf of both the Karmanos Cancer Institute and St. John's Hospital and Medical Center, both in Detroit. Previously, he served in an administrative capacity for Bon Secours Cottage Health Services in Grosse Pointe and immediately prior served as president and chief executive officer of SinaiCare Physician Hospital Organization in Detroit.  Skip holds a Master of Arts in Business Management from Central Michigan University and a Bachelor of Arts from Oakland University in Rochester. He is a member of both the American Academy of Medical Administrators and the Healthcare Financial Management Association.
  

• Dale Duda

  

  Director of Business Development

  (248) 952-1601
  dduda@ipcm.com
  Dale Duda joined IPC in November 2005. Dale received a Master in Business Administration from Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan in 1990. He has over 20 years of experience in hospital finance and administration and most recently was the director of finance for Michigan Hospitalists.  Dale is a member of the Healthcare Financial Management Association.
  

• Janice Young

  

  Director of Business Development

  (248) 952-1601
  jyoung@ipcm.com
  Janice Young joined IPC as Director of Business Development in January  2006. In this capacity, she is responsible for practice expansion, payer strategies and physician alliance development. Prior to joining IPC, Janice served as the director of business development for Metro Hospitalists P.C, a medical practice group that specialized in hospitalized patients. At Metro Hospitalists P.C, Janice was responsible for strategic planning, contracting and credentialing, compliance and practice assessment. Janice has over 17 years of hospital and physician management experience.
  

• Kathleen Gatz

  

  Director of Business Development

  (248) 952-1601
  kgatz@ipcm.com
  Kathleen Gatz joined IPC as Director of Business Development in November 2005. Prior to joining IPC, Kathleen worked for Michigan Hospitalists as human resources administrator.  Kathleen joins IPC with over 17 years of hospital and physician practice management experience. She holds the certification of Senior Professional in Human Resources. Kathleen received a Bachelor of Science in Business from Oakland University in Rochester, Michigan and holds a Master of Science in Human Resources Administration from Central Michigan University.
  

• Sue Van, R.N.

  

  Director of Business Development

  (248) 952-1601
  svan@ipcm.com
  Sue Van, R.N., joined IPC as Director of Business Development in April 2006. Prior to joining IPC, Sue served 15 years as the physician liaison at Mount Clemens Regional Medical Center. Her wide range of experience as an R.N. extends from med/surg to ER, and lastly management in endoscopy.
  

Randy Mitchell

Regional Manager of Physician Staffing