Kari Huddleston, BLS, CPC
CEO

Kari Huddleston is our CEO, and has been with Dr. Valena & Associates since 2001. She has been in the medical field since 1991, specializing in healthcare management since 1995

Kari has a Medical Coding Specialist Diploma and an Associates Degree in Medical Records. She obtained her Bachelors Degree in Health Promotion from the University of Iowa.

Kari is a Certfied Professional Coder and a member of the American Academy of Professional Coders.

Franklin Summers
Billing Office Manager

Frank Summers is our Billing Office Manager and has been a team member at Dr. Valena & Associates since 2003. Frank has been working in the medical field since 1990. He has a military background and an Associates Degree in Health Claims. Frank is a QMA and has a certificate in Medical Assisting.

Cathy
Patient Service Representative

Cathy is our Patient Service Representative and has been a team member at Dr. Valena & Associates since 2020. Cathy has been working in the medical field since 2011. In her free time, she enjoys being with her family and sewing.

Becca
Student Intern

Becca has been a team member with Dr. Valena & Associates since 2020. She is currently pursuing an Academic Honors Diploma. In her free time, she enjoys cheerleading, tumbling, shopping, wakeboarding, biking, traveling, and spending time with her family & friends.