January Employee of the Month Sheilah Cornwell pictured with (left) Dr. David Ratcliff, Chief Medical Officer, Claudia Williams, Chief Nursing Officer and (right) Dan Eckels, Chief Financial Officer

What is your role at Washington Regional?
Executive Assistant for Dan Eckels -CFO, Dr David Ratcliff - CMO, and Claudia Williams - CNO

How long have you been at Washington Regional?
Since October 31, 2005 - 5 years

What do you like best about your job?
The people I work with and get to spend my day with.

Why did you choose Washington Regional as an employer?
New adventures, another stepping stone in life, and a better career - I'm glad I made the jump!

Describe your family.
I've been married to my husband Jared for 6 years. We have a son named Jackson age 4, 3 dogs, 1 cat, 1 Pot Bellied Pig, 5 goats, and 1 Rhode Island Red Chicken (New addition). I have my parents who play an active role in my life and a mother-in-law who is always there to listen. I have 2 brothers and a sister-in-law who works in Imaging (married to the eldest brother).

What are your hobbies?
Spending time with my family, reading, and biking.

What is something that people would be surprised to learn about you?
I have a black belt in Taekwondo and was ranked 2nd in the United States in the 2001 National Tournament for USTF.

What do you like best about Northwest Arkansas?
The surprising weather, the wonderful hills, and the great Razorback spirit (even when we lose).

What customer service skills help you manage your job duties?
I love to talk! I don't like clutter and I love an ever changing pace which in my office, is every day changing!

What is the most rewarding part of your job?
The appreciation I get for what I give every day as part of my job. I know that what I do makes their lives easier on the day to day work basis, which in-turn, makes patient care run more smoothly for our patients and families.