With decades of managerial and hands-on clinical experience, our executive team is uniquely qualified to provide our clients with the highest-level service and industry expertise, and our employees with informed guidance and support.
 

SANDRA JACOBSON LERNER, OTR/L | FOUNDER & CEO
Sandye Jacobson Lerner is founder and CEO of The Comprehensive Group. She established Comprehensive in 1975 following a successful career in hospital therapy department management. Well respected in rehabilitation, Sandye brings clients and therapists together as partners, to achieve mutual goals of cost-effective, quality rehabilitation. With more than 30 years of experience, her progressive management style and handson quality improvement programs distinguish Sandye as a sound, successful businesswoman, and have helped establish Comprehensive as a leading rehabilitation, management, staffing and consultation company.

MARLENE KERSTEIN, MS, OTR/L | CHIEF CLINICAL OFFICER
Marlene Kerstein has been an Occupational Therapist for more than 30 years. She has an extensive background in the administration and clinical management of hospitals and long-term care facilities. Marlene's strength is in understanding our clients' needs and custom tailoring a solution to meet those needs. As Chief Clinical Officer, she oversees our hospital and skilled nursing facilities outsourcing contracts and our Comprehensive outpatient clinics located within senior living communities

 

ALAN BROMBERG | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
As CFO, Al Bromberg focuses on all areas of accounting and financial management. He has a bachelor’s degree in accounting from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, an MBA from the University of Illinois Chicago and is a CPA. His previous professional experience includes leadership positions in accounting, financial reporting and analysis and operations at a large insurance company and in public accounting.

BARBARA KABAKER, MS, CCC/SLP | VICE PRESIDENT, PERFORMANCE AND OUTCOMES
Barbara Kabaker has extensive experience in supervision and management of therapy services, including: hospital department management, outpatient pediatric therapy and consultation in long-term care. As Vice President of Performance and Outcomes, Barbara's responsibilities include oversight of consultation services, compliance, quality outcomes, and continuum of care and client relations. She clearly articulates the value of our services while assuring compliance, creating and enhancing partnerships and supporting clinical program development.

PATTY A. BANK, PT/L | VICE PRESIDENT,
SENIOR SERVICES
Patty Bank specializes in Medicare management and consultation to optimize outcomes and reimbursement. She is a licensed physical therapist with proficiency in therapy services for the geriatric population, with a focus on orthopedics and dementia. Since joining Comprehensive in 1997, Patty has developed and taught the Focus on Function Health and Wellness program in our Assisted and Independent Living communities.

AMY GRACE ROZENBERG, MBA, MSPT | VICE PRESIDENT,
CLINICAL OPERATIONS & PEDIATRICS
Amy Rozenberg holds Master's Degrees in Physical Therapy and Business Administration with a concentration in management and marketing. Amy brings clinical experience from her background in inpatient rehabilitation, day rehabilitation and wound care. As Vice President of Clinical Operations and Pediatrics, Amy works on improving the quality of therapy services provided by Comprehensive and directs clinical outcomes measurement for the company.

KELLI COMISE, OTR/L | VICE PRESIDENT, CLINICAL TRAINING & PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT
Kelli Comise joined the Comprehensive team as a clinician in 1988. She has experience in management and program development for the geriatric, mentally ill and developmentally disabled populations. Her skills in critical processing and problem solving, plus her common-sense approach exceeds our client's expectations. Kelli provides leadership and direction for Comprehensive's outpatient clinics located within senior living communities.

JOEY JACOBSON ROSEN, MS | CORPORATE CONSULTANT
Joey Jacobson Rosen holds a Bachelor's Degree in Human Development & Family, with a specialization in Gerontology, and a Master of Science Degree in Health Systems Management. Joey joined Comprehensive in 2004, bringing her experience within the long-term care industry as an operations consultant for healthcare clients

JULIE BRINGAS, PT | DIRECTOR,
MARKETING AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Julie Bringas has extensive experience in sales and marketing of both tangible healthcare products, and healthcare-related services to hospitals, nursing homes, senior communities and other health professionals. Julie joined The Comprehensive Group in 2009 as the Director of Marketing and Business Development. Her background as a physical therapist gives her a keen understanding of the rehabilitation services market.

RICK BLOOMBERG, PT, MBA | DIRECTOR,
REHABILITATION SERVICES
Rick Bloomberg is a licensed Physical Therapist and the director of a large hospital rehabilitation department. He has 16 years of clinical experience in outpatient orthopedic, inpatient and subacute rehabilitation. Prior to joining Comprehensive, Rick worked with professional, college and high school sports teams, and he specializes in treating sports injuries.

DEBORAH CONNERY, LCSW | CONSULTATION MANAGER
Deborah Connery has served the long term care and senior housing industry for more than 30 years. She received her MSW from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, where she had the privilege of conducting research for the Illinois Departments of Public Health and Public Aid. Prior to joining The Comprehensive Group in 2001, Deborah served in various capacities, including Long-Term Care Consultant, Executive Director, Resident Services Director, Director of Private Duty, Marketing and Sales Director. She also worked a social worker and social services director in a variety of practice settings. At The Comprehensive Group, Deborah helps clients meet goals related to regulatory compliance, innovative program development, staff management, reimbursement and quality assurance.

REBECCA CASSIDY, OTR/L | PEDIATRIC MANAGER,
SCHOOL SERVICES
Rebecca Cassidy was promoted to co-manager of Pediatrics/ School Services in 2006, after six years with Comprehensive as a school therapist. She provides students in Chicago Public Schools with direct treatment and assessments while managing and mentoring our school therapists. After graduating from Western Michigan University, Becky worked at a Chicago hospital in both staff and supervisory positions. In her 32 years of practice, Becky has participated in extensive Pediatric continuing education, and has advanced certification in sensory integration assessment and treatment.

LISA FERCZOK, OTR/L | PEDIATRIC MANAGER,
SCHOOL SERVICES
Lisa is a licensed Occupational Therapist with 10 years of clinical and managerial experience. She has extensive experience working with students with autism within the school districts and additionally working with early childhood intervention programs.