Catapult Healthcare is made up of people who care about you. We are always wanting to send you on your next adventure. Learn more about our team here!
Patrick Burke is a Founder and the CEO of Catapult with 23 years of success in leading sales and operational efforts. Patrick is a dynamic leader and sets an admirable example by building trust, demonstrating commitment, and unwavering loyalty. As a founder of Catapult, his most distinguished accomplishments include opening 10 markets, hiring a leadership team, creating a national delivery center, and employing over 500 employees.
When asked how Catapult helps their customers, Mr. Burke said: “Finding great talent, hiring quality people, and above all, continued excellent customer service.” Moreover, he believes “if we win with happy employees, we win with great customer service, which results in the ultimate win of having happy customers.”
Joseph Turner is the Executive Vice President for Catapult Healthcare with 15 years of managerial and production experience in the healthcare recruitment and staffing industry with specialization in locum tenens physician and advanced practice provider services. His efforts are focused on formulating the company’s future direction and tactical initiatives, developing recruitment strategies, and the implementation of performance measures that support Catapult Healthcare’s strategic direction.
Joseph has served in a variety of roles over his career starting as a physician recruiter, and rising to division manager, regional account executive, and senior director for one of the top five largest healthcare staffing companies. In addition, he previously served as vice president for a physician-led practice management company focused on developing and managing hospital medicine and telemedicine programs, where he was responsible for the day-to-day operations and strategic direction of the locum tenens division. His experience involves recruitment to a wide spectrum of healthcare provider specialties.
Karolina Stefko has done recruiting and sales for over 5 years. Her background touches in logistics, healthcare, HR/Admin, IT and corporate. Karolina is responsible for building offices nationwide by hiring ambitious and competitive mindset recruiters and sales individuals.
Karolina is originally from Poland, she moved to Charlotte, NC when she was nine years old. She attended UNC Charlotte where she graduated with a Graphic Design degree and also did a minor in advanced communication and screenwriting. During her free time aside from writing and working, she enjoys spending time with her puppy named Louie. She also began training to become a fitness instructor at a Climb Studio. She always pushes herself to the next level and loves encouraging others to do so as well!
Alex Anderson is the Director of Finance and Accounting for Catapult with five years of managerial finance and accounting experience. His efforts are focused on formulating the company’s future direction and tactical initiatives, developing financial strategies, and the implementation of performance measures that support Catapult’s strategic direction.
Alex oversees the preparation and issuance of financial information and presents financial results to the Board of Directors, and monitors and mitigates key elements of Catapult’s risk profile.
When asked what differentiates Catapult from other companies, Alex said, “Our foundational focus on customer service and our ability to customize our service offerings to maximize Catapult’s value to our customers are our key differentiators.”
Sara Kate Lindley is the Human Resources Manager for Catapult Solutions Group and Catapult Healthcare. She has been an asset to our team handling everything HR for our company. Sara Kate is responsible for supporting all 13 offices with back office operations, payroll, benefits, employee relations, and onboarding of contractors and internal employees.
Sara Kate began her career in Human Resources with Amazon in Indiana then transferred to Dallas, Texas to take on a new role of launching Amazon’s largest fulfillment center. After time spent with Amazon, Sara Kate decided she wanted to go somewhere she could really make an impact on the culture and standards of operation. She found that at Catapult, and is thrilled to share her talents and expertise to help the company grow to new heights.
