Corporate Leadership

Tara Lock, MHA

Chief Administrative Officer

Tara is an accomplished healthcare executive with a Master’s Degree in Health Administration from Washington State University. Most recently, she served as Chief Operating Officer at Carolina Kidney Partners (CKP) in Charleston, South Carolina—a physician-owned, risk-bearing contracting entity dedicated to supporting nephrology providers in the development and management of shared-risk contracts with payers. Under her leadership, CKP achieved notable success in reducing healthcare costs while maintaining high standards of patient care through the strategic use of care coordination tools.Tara has a proven track record of successfully executing strategic plans focused on growth and managing multi-location delivery systems.

Her passion for oncology care is rooted in her earlier leadership roles, including: • Health System Administrative Officer, Oncology - Medical University of South Carolina

• Executive Director of Cancer Services - Cape Cod Healthcare • Director of Oncology Operations - Southcoast Health

• Cancer Center Director - Olympic Medical Center Tara’s decision to return to oncology reflects a deep commitment to making a meaningful impact in cancer care and supporting patients, providers, and the community.

Tara recently relocated to the Valley and is happy to be closer to her three grown daughters on the West Coast, her parents in Las Vegas, and her sister in Phoenix. In her free time, she enjoys golfing, reading, traveling, and engaging in community outreach centered around oncology care.

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Christopher Biggs, MD, PhD

Chief Managing Officer

Dr. Biggs co-founded Arizona Center for Cancer Care in 2008 with Drs. Devinder Singh, Daniel Reed and Terry Lee. He attended the University of Arizona, where he received his Bachelor of Science degree in Molecular and Cellular biology. His interest in cancer research took him to the University of Southern California, under the Borchard Cancer Research Fellowship. There, he performed research on the molecular genetics of cancer at the Norris Cancer Center and at LA Children’s Hospital. After completing his Doctor of Philosophy degree, he moved to Stanford University, where he earned his medical degree, and developed an interest in radiation oncology. Dr. Biggs completed his residency in radiation oncology at the University of California, San Francisco, where he eventually served as Chief Resident. Dr. Christopher Biggs specializes in radiation oncology and is an expert in radiosurgery and gynecologic oncology.

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Jenny Martin, MBA

Chief Growth Officer

Jenny brings over 20 years of experience working in the field of healthcare administration and business development, holding executive leadership positions in both hospital and private practice settings since 2012. After Jenny’s younger sister Annie lost her battle to cancer at the age of 24, Jenny became particularly passionate about cancer treatment and patient care. Determined to make a difference in the lives of cancer patients, Jenny leveraged her knowledge and expertise in oncology healthcare administration and business development by starting a non-profit organization, Phoenix Cancer Support Network. Jenny earned her Bachelor of Science in Communications Studies with a concentration in Speech from Emerson College in Boston, MA and her Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Healthcare Management at Columbia Southern University. Jenny lives in Phoenix, AZ with her husband, Sam and their 3 children, Ari and Elliott and Gia.

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Kylie Mote, JD

Corporate Counsel

Kylie has served as AZCCC’s Corporate Counsel since 2021. A cum laude graduate of the Arizona State University Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law, Kylie has ten years of practice experience representing physicians, physician groups, and healthcare organizations in a wide range of legal matters. Prior to joining AZCCC, Kylie practiced as an associate attorney at a distinguished Phoenix law firm, representing healthcare clients and business entities in matters including healthcare compliance and regulatory investigations, healthcare fraud and abuse, commercial litigation, business transactions, contract negotiation, and workplace investigations/employment disputes. Over the course of her legal career, Kylie has been a member of the State Bar of Arizona, Arizona Society of Healthcare Attorneys, the Maricopa County Bar Association, and the Arizona Women Lawyers Association.

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Shelly Morgan

Senior Vice President of Operations

Shelly Morgan, Senior Vice President of Operations, has a rich 30-year tenure in healthcare marked by a series of notable promotions culminating in her current role. Her professional journey began as a nursing assistant in pediatrics, followed by diverse roles in medical assisting, billing, and patient services at Ascension St. John Hospital (Michigan). Upon relocation to Arizona, Shelly embarked on a new chapter with Arizona Cancer Specialists; later merged with AZCCC. She contributed to various special projects before becoming an administrative assistant for AZCCC, where she was among the original corporate members. During her tenure, AZCCC grew from 50 to over 450 employees. Shelly finds true fulfillment in supporting cancer patients. Outside of work, she enjoys yoga, hiking, and spending time with her family and friends. She has two adult children and is expecting her first grandbaby.

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Lyn McMullen, RN, MSN, CHC, CHCO

Vice President, Compliance

Lyn obtained her Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from Arizona State University and achieved her Master’s degree in Nursing, with a focus on healthcare administration from the University of Phoenix. She has obtained her Certification in Healthcare Compliance and is a Certified HIPAA Compliance Officer. She has almost 30 years of experience in building compliance, quality and education programs and has held different executive leadership positions across multiple healthcare focused organizations. She was previously with AZCCC from 2016-2021 as the Compliance Officer and is excited to return to an outstanding team of professionals that are focused on providing best in class services for cancer patients. Outside of the office, she likes spending time with her family, painting (oil and acrylic), and enjoying time outdoors. She has two adult sons that are involved in the theater and sports to help give her a balance of activities in her spare time.

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