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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Nicole Keon

Chief Leadership Advisor

Nicole holds an undergraduate degree in Health Management and Policy with minors in Business Administration and Health Promotion and Behavior from Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR and her Masters in Business Administration - Finance from Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ. She has been with AZCCC since 2012. Nicole’s background includes executive level healthcare administration in all aspects of oncology; hematology/oncology, radiation oncology and surgical oncology, both in the private practice and facility environment. Nicole’s philosophy for success in the healthcare environment is the use of a physician dyad model in which an executive administrator and engaged physician leader team up to accomplish the organization’s goals across the continuum.

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Amanda Countryman, CPA, MBA

Chief Financial officer

Amanda has served as a dynamic financial leader in the healthcare industry since 2002, with expertise in financial management, strategic planning, and operational efficiency. She joined the AZCCC Corporate Leadership team in November 2021 guided by a strong commitment to transformational leadership and teamwork supporting the organizational goal of delivering high-quality patient care. Amanda earned a Bachelor of Science in Accountancy from Arizona State University in 2002, followed by a Master of Business Administration in Finance from Grand Canyon University. As a Licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in Arizona since 2005, she leverages best practices, analytical precision, and business acumen to drive sustainable growth, operational efficiency, and collaborative success. With a leadership approach centered on empowering teams, fostering innovation, and driving positive change, she ensures that AZCCC remains financially agile while advancing healthcare excellence.

Outside of her professional role, Amanda enjoys quality time with family and friends doing anything that promotes mental, physical, financial and emotional wellness. Her favorite activities include loving her three active children, traveling, watching baseball, spoiling her dog, reading books, playing golf, and working out.

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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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Jenny Martin, MBA

Senior Vice President of Strategic Growth

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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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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Sharon Buell

Director of Corporate Services

Sharon has been an integral part of Arizona Center for Cancer Care since 2016, contributing her expertise in key operational and administrative functions to support our mission of caring for our patients and caring for each other. Prior to joining AZCCC, she served as the Director of Development for United Cerebral Palsy, where she played a pivotal role in driving growth and advancing the organization’s impact.

A native of New York, Sharon holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communication from New York University (NYU). Outside of work, she enjoys Pilates, exploring art exhibitions, hiking, reading, and traveling. A dedicated music enthusiast, Sharon is a devoted fan of U2 and has attended an impressive 55 U2 concerts.

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