Administration Team
PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER - George Olson
George Olson began working at the Sterling Area Health Center located in Sterling, Michigan on December 3, 2018. This versatile health care executive brought 20+ years of achievement in organizational management, partnership building and facility/services expansion. He provides expertise in FQHC/HRSA criteria, is proficient with regulatory compliance issues, clinical information management, and department oversight. He is known for his compassion, equanimity, goal attainment and persistence. Mr Olson also sits on the Michigan Primary Care Association Board of Directors.
Mr. Olson received his Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Management and Leadership from the University of Phoenix in 2014. His Graduate Certificate in Health Care Compliance from Pacific University was attained in 2015. Prior to his academic education in health care, he was in the United States Navy from 1993 to 2006 and was honorably discharged at the rank of E-5.
INTERIM MEDICAL DIRECTOR - Danielle' Walsh McPherson, DO
Dr. McPherson received her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from Michigan State University in 1998. She completed her residency at Pontiac Osteopathic Hospital in 2001 and is Board Certified in Family Medicine & Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment. Dr. McPherson is a member of the American Osteopathic Association, American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians, Michigan Osteopathic Association and American Medical Women's Association. Dr. McPherson is originally from the area and has been with Sterling Area Health Center since 2014.
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER - Heather Flues-Harrington, MBA
Heather Flues-Harrington is an experienced account manager and degreed Accountant with a strong background in financial reporting and analysis, records management, accounts payable and receivable, and budgeting. She holds a Master in Business Administration from Davenport University with a concentration in Accounting Information Management, and a Bachelor in accounting information management from Davenport University. She also sits on the board finance committee for Michigan Primary Care Association and Michigan Community Health Network. She is a certified notary public and a member of healthcare financial management association, the AICPA and Institute for Management Accountants.
CHIEF DENTAL DIRECTOR - Keith Sleeper, DDS
Dr. Keith Sleeper DDS is currently the Dental Director for SAHC. He grew up in the Mid-Michigan area and graduated from Gladwin High School in 1993. He attended Lake Superior State University for 4 years where he majored in Biology and minored in Chemistry. He then attended the University of Michigan for dental school where he finished in the top 10 of his class and won the Comprehensive Care Award and the Richard H. Kingery Award for Removable Prosthodontics.
After dental school in 2001, Dr Sleeper began working at Sterling Area Health Center's Dental Clinic in Alger, Mi. In 2015 he became SAHC's Dental Director. Dr Sleeper helped design and plan the dental clinic's addition in 2008. He also helped lead the conversion to electronic dental records and digital x-rays. Dr Sleeper is a member of the American Dental Association, Michigan Dental Association, and the Saginaw Valley District Dental Association. Dr Sleeper enjoys hunting, fishing, sports, and spending time with family. He lives in Alger with his wife and two daughters.
DIRECTOR OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH - Linda LaTulip, LMSW, CCS, CAADC
Linda LaTulip graduated from Wayne State University in 2002 with her Bachelor of Social Work and in 2004 with a Masters of Social Work. Linda has earned and is recognized by the Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals as an Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor since 2017 and as a Certified Clinical Supervisor since January of 2024. Linda began working at SAHC in 2014 and became the Director of Behavioral Health in 2017.
CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER - Claudette Rashotte, LPN
Claudette Rashotte has been a dedicated healthcare professional since earning her Practical Nursing License in 1980. With a career spanning over four decades, Claudette has demonstrated exceptional leadership and commitment to quality care. In 1997, she took on the role of Health Center Quality Assurance/Improvement Coordinator & Nursing Supervisor, where she played a pivotal role in enhancing healthcare standards and patient outcomes.
Her outstanding contributions to primary care were recognized in 1998 when she received the Michigan Primary Care Association’s Distinguished Service Award. This accolade highlights her dedication to improving healthcare services and her impact on the community.
Since 2023, Claudette has been serving as the Chief Operations Officer at Sterling Area Health Center. In this role, she continues to drive operational excellence and ensure the delivery of high-quality healthcare services. Claudette’s extensive experience and unwavering commitment to patient care make her an invaluable asset to the Sterling Area Health Center team.