Research, Development & Outcomes Management Team

Edward Framer, Ph.D., Director, Health and Behavioral Sciences
Dr. Framer brings expertise in behavioral medicine, health assessment, behavior analysis, preventive health services, organizational psychology, and health promotion/disease prevention interventions. A behavioral psychologist with a doctorate in clinical psychology from the University of North Texas, he has been involved in the development of health assessments for more than 20 years. Prior to joining HealthFitness, he served as vice president of health sciences for HealthCalc Network, an industry-leading science-based firm which HealthFitness acquired in 2005. A past-president of the Society of Perspective Medicine, Dr. Framer’s professional background also includes serving as the southwest director of behavioral medicine for Health Management Resources, a Boston-based company specializing in the treatment of high-risk obesity. He also holds a bachelor’s degree from Southern Methodist University and a master’s degree in clinical psychology from the University of North Texas.

Tanja Madsen, CHES, Director, Program Development
Ms. Madsen serves as director of program development, and was a key contributor to the development of the company’s EMPOWERED™ Health Coaching program, which integrates individual coaching with remote Web and telephonic coaching. Madsen brings more than 20 years of account services experience to her position, including the management and delivery of health and wellness programs, health assessments, screenings, interventions, and consulting. She was also responsible for launching and managing a portfolio of health improvement program partnerships for HealthFitness. She is a certified health education specialist and a Totally Coached® Program graduate, with a bachelor of science in health education and a business minor from Pennsylvania State University.

Earl Thompson, MS, Director, Program Outcomes
Mr. Thompson serves as director of outcomes reporting and has more than 21 years’ experience in the Blue Cross Blue Shield network holding positions in corporate and marketing research, and management over actuarial and information systems. He spent seven years at Harris Health Trends as an outcomes consultant for major corporations.  He holds a master’s degree and has completed studies towards a doctorate in educational research and measurement from the University of Toledo. Mr. Thompson is a member of the Health Enhancement Research Organization (HERO) consortium for the advancement of the science of measurement in the wellness field. He also serves on a committee of the Disease Management Association of America for the development of wellness programming standards.  He has developed new methodologies for the assessment of health management program effects. He has presented his work for many large organizations including General Motors, Ford, Union Pacific Railroad, Xerox, PepsiCo, Johnson & Johnson, Dell, State of Tennessee, Yankee Candle, Kellogg, Experian, Morgan-Stanley, and several of the Blue Cross Blue Shield plans.

Sharon Kordik, MS, Manager, Program Development
Ms. Kordik has managed accounts for HealthFitness for almost 20 years, most recently at the Allstate headquarters where she implemented national initiatives for 35,000 employees. During this time, she contributed to the development of the HealthFitness group weight management program and also piloted these programs at her client site. In her current position, she continues to train new leaders, update materials/protocols and assist new leaders in implementing these programs successfully. Ms. Kordik has been certified by the American College of Sports Medicine, American Council on Exercise, Aerobics and Fitness Association of America, and American Institute for Preventive Medicine. Sharon received her master of science in exercise physiology and her bachelor of science in physical education with a minor in kinesiotherapy from the University of Illinois at Chicago.