Charles H. Robbins, Founder and CEO

A veteran of U.S. Army Medical Services in Korea and Vietnam, Charles Robbins has nearly 50 years of leadership experience and innovation in healthcare services design, policy, and management. Mr. Robbins is a pioneer in managed care and direct care delivery platforms for military, community and special-needs clients.

Charles B. Robbins, Senior Executive Vice President

CRA is a family company as Charles Robbins, Jr. brings in-depth knowledge of healthcare facilities operational start-up,, operations, program development and implementation to the CRA team. Mr. Robbins has directed the design construction, and start-up of healthcare facilities for public and private providers since 1975, and is responsible for start-up and operations management.

Michael Starr, Chief Operating Officer

Michael Starr is the executive leader of the Professional Services Division at CRA. He handles contract administration and project oversight, as well as managing our healthcare professional recruitment program. With over 30 years experience, Mr. Starr integrates with executive leadership in all aspects of business development.

John Wetherell, MBA, CPA, Chief Financial Officer, Senior Vice President

John Wetherell is a seasoned healthcare, financial, and information systems administrator who oversees the financial and reporting aspects of CRA. Mr. Wetherell integrates financial goals and compliance with operational components of CRA.

Kathleen Arlinsky, MBA, Executive Vice President, Human Resources

Kathleen Arlinsky brings two decades of experience as a human resource manager to CRA. Ms. Arlinsky manages employee relations, compensation and benefits, training, retention programs, and legal and contract compliance for CRA – and for you.

Robert L. Askew, Jr., MBA, Executive Vice President

Robert Askew has proven experience in contract development, financial, logistics, as well as operations and management support. At CRA, he prepares contracts, coordinates pre-award audits, and monitors and reports small business performance. Mr. Askew integrates with clients to assure compliance and coordination of activities.

Dorothy Benavidez, MHA, Senior Vice President

Dorothy Benavidez has more than 20 years combined experience with the Department of Veterans Affairs and CRA in healthcare. Ms. Benevidez has experience in ambulatory care, contract management and the CBOC program. She is responsible implementation and oversight of all CRA CBOC operations.

Lynn Stockebrand, MA, Vice President, Quality Management

Lynn Stockebrand has over 25 years experience in Quality Management. Ms. Stockebrand manages the Quality Management Plan to ensure Joint Commission and OIG compliance, as well as the highest level of quality care. In addition, she works closely with staff to meet and exceed performance measures, as well as ensuring clinical and quality contract compliance.

David Lehnertz, MS, Vice President, Chief Information Officer

David Lehnertz has been guiding CRA’s Information Technology for over 12 years. Mr. Lehnertz creates and manages all of CRA’s IT strategy and policies for telecommunications, networking, software, hardware, outsourced services, and security. He plays in integral part in integrating and maintaining IT security and information compliance on government contracts.