Administration
Tammy Inglis-Drew
CEO/MANAGING OWNERTammy started her career in healthcare over 40 years ago. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Healthcare Administration. Tammy helped to start the Vascular Access team at McKenzie-Willamette Medical Center in Springfield, OR and, along with her partners, had the vision to take this much-needed nursing service out into the community. Tammy loves traveling and spending time with her husband Kevin, their dog Pepper, and her children, grandchildren, and bonus little ones.
Kevin Drew
RN, Director of Nursing ServicesKevin started his career in healthcare as a medic in the US Army. After he completing his term of service, he received his Associate’s Degree in Nursing from Lane Community College and his Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Western Governors University. Kevin has nearly 30 years of nursing experience with the majority of that time spent in critical care, which has taught him to look beyond what a patient’s chart says and to really listen and focus on his patients. When not working, Kevin loves to spend time with his wife, Tammy, their children, and grandchildren.
Christina Zacharek
Office ManagerChristina helps run the AIMS office. You may get the pleasure of talking to her when you are scheduling an appointment. Her bubbly and outgoing personality will have you feeling like you’ve known her for years.
Glenda Dennis, R.N., VA-BC
FOUNDING PARTNERGlenda graduated from nursing school in 1969. In the early 1990s, she became the first nurse at McKenzie-Willamette Medical Center to insert Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) lines. In 2008, Glenda was the first healthcare professional in the United States to use ECG guidance for PICC lines. This technology eliminated the requirement for chest x-rays to verify PICC tip verification. In the spring of 2010, the data was published in The Journal of the Association for Vascular Access. In her free time, Glenda enjoys gardening and spending time with her grandchildren.
Rebekah Medford
PARTNERRebekah is a relative newcomer to the Pacific Northwest, having grown up in Arkansas. She graduated from Georgetown University in 1996 with a degree in English and served in the U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force Reserve for seven years. She works in utility grid operations full-time while also shepherding her investment in AIMS. When she’s not working, Rebekah devotes herself to her wife and three children.
Our Nurses
Abi Clark
RNAbi has eight years of experience caring for patients with blood cancers and bone marrow transplants as well as five years of experience working in the emergency department at a trauma center. She and her husband have two wonderful boys and a dog who keep them pretty busy. With such a fast-paced home life, she is happy to settle in at AIMS and shift gears to a more patient-focused style while still being able to use her critical care knowledge base.
Lexi Wolfer
RNLexi has been a nurse since 2015. She began her career in California before moving to Portland, Oregon, where she worked in surgical oncology. After returning home, she joined McKenzie Willamette Medical Center, caring for patients in the Progressive Care Unit and later in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit. Each role strengthened her clinical skills and deepened her passion for providing compassionate, patient-centered care.
Lexi is excited to join the AIMs team and looks forward to continuing to learn and grow alongside her new colleagues. Outside of work, she enjoys running, traveling, and spending time with her family.
Giulia
RNGiulia has been a nurse for 4 years and began her career in 2021 after graduating from Lane Community College. In her career thus far as a nurse, Giulia has worked in a variety of nursing positions at McKenzie Willamette Medical Center. From her beginnings in the Progressive Care Unit, to the Surgical Care Unit, and now her current position in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit(PACU), Giulia has gained a wide range of skills and experiences in different patient populations. She is passionate about her patients and takes pride in the care she provides. On her free time she enjoys traveling and cooking with her husband, reading and crafts with her two cats Prosciutto and Pancetta, and spending time with her friends and family.
Shea Van Ordstrand
RNShea has been a Registered Nurse since 2000 and obtained a Master of Science in Nursing Degree in 2012. Most of Shea’s experience has been with surgical patients but also broadened her knowledge base of standards of care with a position in Quality & Risk. Shea is currently working as a Preop Nurse and has gained US guided peripheral IV insertion skills after experiencing the varying vasculature that make IV insertions challenging. While away from work, Shea spends time with her Husband and four children. She enjoys time at the coast and going on adventurous motorcycle rides.
Robyn Smith, R.N., VA-BC
RNRobyn began her nursing career in 1999. In 2009, Robyn discovered a new passion for vascular access nursing. For eleven years, she worked in the hospital, learning and providing specialized vascular access for patients in an acute care setting before helping to launch AIMS Vascular Access. Robyn states that she is privileged and humbled to provide nursing care to those in need. A native Oregonian, Robyn lives with her husband, Kory, and two sons, Paul and Eli, in Springfield, OR, where they enjoy gardening and other outdoor activities. Robyn also has an adult daughter, Allison, who teaches abroad.
Chandra Alexander
RNChandra Alexander joined Aims in December 2024, bringing with her over two decades of nursing experience. A Registered Nurse since 2000, she has spent the majority of her career in Critical Care. In addition to her role at Aims, Chandra also works with REACH Medical Services. Outside of work, she enjoys life on her farm, caring for her chickens and bees, and cherishing time with her three children.
Erika
RNErika became a registered nurse in 2022 after graduating from Umpqua Community College. She began her nursing career at McKenzie-Willamette Medical Center, where she worked in the Progressive Care Unit. In this role, she cared for patients with complex and evolving needs, developing a strong foundation in critical thinking, patient advocacy, and compassionate care. On her free time, Erika enjoys reading, cooking, camping, and exploring the PNW.
Jen Clason
RNJen has been a Registered Nurse since 2006 and graduated Magna Cum Laude from University of Oregon with a Bachelor’s of Science in Psychology in 2021. Jen’s professional experience ranges from vascular access and critical care nursing to health coaching. She is also parenting a child who is a cancer survivor. Jen is passionate about helping patients and families incorporate disease management and medical care into daily life, with a focus on optimal health and quality of life.
Laura Polanco
RNLaura has been a nurse for 12 years. She started her career in healthcare as a teen volunteer at McKenzie-Willamette Medical Center in Springfield, OR, becoming a Certified Nursing Assistant upon high school graduation. She joined the Naval Reserves a year later and became a Hospital Corpsman while continuing to work as a CNA in a Skilled Nursing Facility and in Home Health. As a Nurse, she has worked in Dialysis, an Eye Surgery Center, Home Health, Internal Medicine, and the Operating Room. Her broad nursing experience has helped to hone her teaching skills by educating patients on various healthcare needs and procedures. Laura lives in Springfield, OR with her cat, Charlie, and her dog, Harper. She has three adult children and two grand-dogs.
Aly Crain
RNAly joined the Aims team in September 2024. Aly has extensive knowledge and skill as a PICC nurse and brings those skills to our patients. Aly enjoys spending time with her husband and dogs.
Our Medical Director
Our physician partner is so important and complete our care team. Kirk Jacobson, M.D. has been involved with our team for years, and we now have the pleasure to have him lending his talents to our company as a Medical Director.
KIRK JACOBSON, M.D.
MEDICAL DIRECTORBoard Certification : American Board of Internal Medicine
Medical School & Residency : Oregon Health & Science University