Executive Committee

Jennifer Patton Muir, EdD, MBA

President

East Carolina University

​Jennifer Patton Muir is the administrator for the Department of Emergency Medicine at the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University. She holds a bachelor's degree in hospitality management, a Master of Business Administration, and a Doctor of Education in higher education administration.​

Patton Muir has worked in higher education for more than 15 years in various administrative roles, including director of employment in human resources and executive director of business and administrative affairs in the College of Nursing. In her administrative roles, she has been heavily involved in strategic planning, program development, financial management, human resources management, and policy development.​

Patton Muir has been an active leader in professional organizations, serving on the board of the North Carolina chapter of the College and University Professional Association of Human Resources, where she was co-president. She also served as vice chair of the Higher Education Recruitment Consortium of the Carolinas Regional Advisory Board.

Within AAAEM, Patton Muir has contributed to the executive committee and played a key role on the Benchmarking and Strategic Planning Committees.

Stephen Maxwell, MSM

President-Elect

University of Michigan

Stephen Maxwell serves as the chief department administrator for the Department of Emergency Medicine at the University of Michigan. He earned a Bachelor of Arts from Michigan State University and a Master of Science in Management from Troy University.

Maxwell has extensive experience in healthcare administration, including roles as administrator for general surgery and director of finance for the Cardiovascular Center at the University of Michigan. Before joining the university, he held finance positions at integrated systems in southeastern Michigan and hospitals in San Antonio, Texas, and Panama City, Florida. His career began in banking in Washington, D.C., in the early 1990s.

An active member of the AAAEM for the past several years, Maxwell has contributed significantly through his participation on the Benchmark Committee, focusing on research initiatives and presenting findings at AAAEM and SAEM conferences. He has also served on the Strategic Planning Committee, assisting in the development and analysis of membership surveys, and has been a member-at-large on the AAAEM executive committee. Additionally, Maxwell has delivered lectures for the SAEM Chair Development Program.

Frank Jurkiewicz, MBA

Secretary

University of Florida, College of Medicine - Gainesville

​Frank Jurkiewicz serves as the vice chair of administrative affairs for the Department of Emergency Medicine at the University of Florida College of Medicine in Gainesville. In this role, he functions as the chief non-faculty executive, ensuring faculty have the resources and infrastructure necessary to optimize productivity across clinical, educational, and research missions while maintaining a sustainable financial model. ​

Jurkiewicz earned a Master of Business Administration from Purdue University's Krannert School of Management in 2012. Over his career, he has held leadership positions in both academic health centers and private practice groups, including roles at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center and Indiana University Health–Indiana University School of Medicine. ​

Actively involved in professional organizations, Jurkiewicz serves as chair of the Education and Professional Development Committee for the Academy of Administrators in Academic Emergency Medicine (AAAEM). In this capacity, he focuses on promoting knowledge-sharing through sessions that address current challenges and opportunities in emergency medicine administration. Additionally, he has served on the Benchmark Committee and previously chaired the Communication Committee within AAAEM. ​

Beyond his professional commitments, Jurkiewicz is dedicated to mentoring future healthcare leaders. He played a key role in creating a two-year Healthcare Administrative Fellowship at the University of Florida, designed to cultivate the next generation of healthcare administrators.

Becky McGowan, MBA

Immediate Past President

University of Colorado School of Medicine

​Becky McGowan serves as the vice chair of finance and administration for the Department of Emergency Medicine at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. She earned a bachelor's degree in biology and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Colorado Denver. With over 25 years in higher education, Becky has held various administrative roles, including administrator for several basic science departments and division administrator in the Department of Medicine. She has been in her current role for the past 10 years.​

An active member of the Academy of Administrators in Academic Emergency Medicine (AAAEM) since 2012, McGowan has contributed to multiple committees, such as benchmark, strategic, education, and nominating. She held the position of AAAEM president for the 2024-2025 term, having previously served as treasurer for two years, during which she streamlined the budgeting process and strengthened relationships with SAEM staff. McGowan also serves as a presenter for the SAEM Certified Administrator in Emergency Medicine Administration (CAEMA) program. 

Cali Myers, MHA

Member-at-Large

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Cali Myers is the executive administrator for the Department of Emergency Medicine at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. She earned a Master of Health Administration from the University of Florida and a graduate certificate in clinical informatics from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. In 2024, Myers graduated from the university’s Healthcare Leadership Academy, further strengthening her leadership skills.

Before joining the university, Myers was a medical group manager for a large hospice organization in north central Florida. She is actively involved in professional organizations and currently serves as a member-at-large on the executive committee of the Society for Academic Emergency Medicine’s Academy of Administrators in Academic Emergency Medicine for the 2025-26 term. Myers also leads the academy’s communications committee.

Kashwayne Williams, MBA, MHA

Member-at-Large

Washington University

​Kashwayne Williams serves as the executive director for business affairs and strategic planning in the Department of Emergency Medicine at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. He earned his Master of Business Administration from Troy University and his Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Williams is a fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives. ​

With nearly two decades in academic medicine, Williams began his career at Morehouse School of Medicine, where he held various roles across clinical operations, education, and research. In 2014, he joined Washington University School of Medicine as an executive management fellow in the Dean’s Office, subsequently advancing to positions that led to his current role in emergency medicine. ​

Beyond his professional responsibilities, Williams contributes to community health initiatives as a board member of the National Association of Healthcare Services Executives' St. Louis Chapter and as a fund allocations committee member for the United Way of St. Louis. He also serves as an adjunct professor at Saint Louis University, teaching courses in healthcare economics and analytical methods. ​

Since joining AAAEM, Williams has been an active contributor across multiple committees. He served as chair of the Strategic Planning Committee, where he played a key role in shaping both short-term and long-term strategies to advance the academy's operations. In addition, Williams has made valuable contributions to the Education and Professional Development Committee, helping to enhance the academy's educational initiatives within the field.