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Introducing Kheder
Davis.
Recognized as one of the Midwest’s premier consulting firms,
Kheder Davis & Associates is poised to continue its long-standing tradition
of delivering unparallel results to national, regional, and statewide
clients. After more than two decades, we continue to build upon our solid
foundation of experience in government relations, management consulting,
and health care operations.
Professional
Staff
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Noble P. Kheder, Chairman
Mr. Kheder has built an effective and highly professional
firm representing diverse interests in business, health care, information
technology, and higher education. Prior to founding the firm, Mr. Kheder
had a distinguished career in state and county government which spanned
more than 15 years. His public service experience includes key executive
positions with the state and county Departments of Social Services and
the state Department of Mental Health, including director of the Michigan
Department of Social Services under the Milliken administration.
Considered an expert in his field, Mr. Kheder has received a number of
appointments to prominent national and state agencies dealing with
various aspects of human services and health care issues.
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John A. Davis, President
Mr. Davis has led the charge in developing the firm into
one of the premier health care consulting practices in the region. He is
highly regarded for his expertise in the hospital and medical clinic
management field. For more than a decade, Mr. Davis has cultivated his
expertise in the areas of the legislative process, licensing, and
regulation while representing clients on a host of issues, including
health care, utilities, and natural resources. He is actively involved in
the firm’s grassroots and political action efforts, which brings a unique
exposure to state government. Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Davis served
as a consultant and administrative assistant to the vice president of
government affairs for Michigan State University.
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Heather R. Scott, Associate
Ms. Scott joined Kheder Davis & Associates after
spending the previous five years with the Michigan House of
Representatives where she served as a legislative aide to the chairman of
the House Health Policy Committee. During her tenure with the House, Ms.
Scott was actively involved with all the major health care matters to
come before the legislature including professional licensure and
registration, prescription drug issues including Medicaid prior
authorization, Elder Insurance Prescription Coverage and the Consumer
Prescription Protection Act, as well as various health insurance matters
such as small group health insurance market reform.
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Andy Ball, Associate
Mr. Ball comes to Kheder Davis & Associates from
England, where he was educated in finance and economics. As a result of
his participation in multiple significant international real estate
transactions and an externship with General Motors, Mr. Ball’s critical thinking skills and
financial analysis are significant assets in coordinating various
business ventures for Kheder Davis clients. Mr. Ball also attends various
state agency and regulatory board meetings and committee hearings and
manages regulatory filings for the firm.
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Melissa Seifert, Associate
Ms. Seifert spent five years working as a legislative
assistant in the Michigan House of Representatives before joining Kheder
Davis. Her background includes organizing candidate campaign committee
events, resolving constituent issues through direct contact with various
state departments and ensuring compliance with all aspects of campaign
finance laws. As Client & Legislative Services Director with the
firm, Ms. Seifert is responsible for overseeing the firm’s bill tracking, fundraiser
events, administration of client’s political action committees and client communications
regarding committee hearings and legislative sessions.
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Administrative
Staff
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Kendra M. Weaver, Business Manager
Ms. Weaver brings over 10 years of experience to Kheder Davis
and oversees the financial management, budgeting and administration of
the firm. As business manager, she is responsible for the long term
financial strength of the firm. In addition to her fiscal management
duties, she supervises the firm’s
administrative staff. She joined Kheder Davis & Associates
after holding the position of office administrator with a Lansing area
law firm.
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