Leadership
Ken Hufford, founder and CEO of Tango2, is a man with drive, determination, and a big heart. While the Tango2 team sees him as the driving force behind the company, he sees himself as just another part of the team. And that’s the way Tango2 operates. Everything is a joint venture or partnership. Ken believes that by working together we will all achieve greater successes.
Ken has a bachelor’s degree in business administration with concentrated studies in German language from The University of Houston. His healthcare experience has spanned over 25 years having worked in health insurance and claims processing, physician group practices, hospital organizations, healthcare software and most recently, 12 years in healthcare consulting.
His problem solving abilities, attention to detail, and dedication to delivering nothing short of excellence have created his reputation for being one of the best in the consulting industry.
Ken’s history of managing healthcare organizations, training and experience in 15 different software applications (including several Epic certifications), as well as overseeing various phases of numerous implementations, have given Ken a global understanding of the healthcare industry that few people possess.
Ken believes in fairness, honesty and the need for open communication with both clients and employees. His management style, coupled with a commitment to fostering a culture of personal and professional growth for those that work with him, have created a dedicated and loyal team that consistently delivers their best.
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Cheri Zandlo is Tango2’s Chief Financial Officer. She has a bachelor’s degree in finance and accounting from Metropolitan State University in Saint Paul, Minnesota as well as 15 years experience in the financial industry.
Prior to joining Tango2 Cheri was a consultant for Robert Half Management Resources and has worked for Fortune 500 companies encompassing healthcare consulting, hospitality, manufacturing, services, transportation logistics, insurance and industrial construction.
Cheri deciphers complex issues quickly, has a keen eye for detail and her communication style is straight forward and unwavering. She has managed all financial aspects of Tango2 from a fledgling startup company to the established consulting firm Tango2 is today.
Cheri is an active member of Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) and National Association of Professional Women (NAPW). She has recently been honored by the NAPW Board of Directors as one of the VIP – Women of the Year in her industry.
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Bob Pilja is Tango2′s Director of Business Development. Bob joined the Tango2 team in December of 2009 and is committed to helping our clients find the resources they need to achieve their goals in the most cost effective and efficient way possible.
Bob has a successful record of accomplishment spanning over 25 years experience in healthcare. Some of his responsibilities included, training, customer support, department management, operations management, inside and outside sales as well as sales management.
Bob worked for Cerner for over five years and several other IT companies, including ComCoTec, BerginBrunswig, and HIMSS Analytics in Chicago, before coming to Tango2.
Bob’s personal philosophy meshes well with Tango2′s beliefs that we will not oversell a consultant’s experience and abilities and we will always listen to what our clients have to say.
Customer satisfaction is at the top of Bob’s list. His hands-on knowledge of healthcare IT and dedication to creating harmonious and productive partnerships with our customers, make him an asset not only to Tango2, but to our clients as well.
