Meet the Executive Board

The AOTR Executive Board is comprised of experience trauma data professionals elected by their peers across the State of Ohio. The Executive Board provides leadership in strategic goals, data continuity, research, special collaborative projects, professional development, and education to trauma data professionals.

  • Maria has 30 years of clinical and non-clinical trauma system experience working with adult and pediatric Level 1 facilities and an adult Level 3 facility. She is a certified paramedic in the state of Ohio, is a certified specialist in trauma registries (CSTR) as well as a certified abbreviated injury scoring specialist (CAISS). She currently is a Trauma Data Coordinator at Nationwide Children's Hospital an ACS verified level 1 trauma and ABA certified burn pediatric center in Columbus, Ohio. Maria has served previously in AOTR leadership roles as vice president, treasurer and education committee chair. She is a co-author and editor for the OTRC (Ohio Trauma Registrars Course), a co- author of the AOTR’s abstract “Setting a Course for Ohio Trauma Registrars” submitted to TQIP in 2016. She is also a current member of the TCAA (Trauma Centers Association of America) education committee. She resides in Heath Ohio with her husband Jeff and their fur baby Leo. She and her husband have 4 children, 13 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.

  • I have been an employee at Cincinnati Children’s hospital for 35 years. We are a level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center. I worked in HIM for 13 years. I then went to work in the Trauma department as a Trauma Registrar. I have been there for almost 21 years. I am a CSTR, and I recently passed my CAISS. I have served as Secretary and Vice President of AOTR in the past.

    I have been married for 31 years and have 3 adult sons, one grandson and one granddaughter. I also have one dog. We are big Bengals fans. We love to travel to away games and never miss a home game.

  • I have been the Trauma Registrar at University Hospitals Parma Medical Center (Level III trauma) since 2019. I started at UH Parma as a volunteer about 13 years ago. I have worked in different roles for the past 11 years. In 2019 I got my RHIT and in 2023 I received my CAISS.

    I’ve been married for 25 years, and we have two daughters. In my free time I love to travel and spend time with family and friends.

  • Annie Douglas has worked for Summa Health (Level 1 Adult Trauma Center) in Akron for 4 years as a Trauma Registrar. She has also worked as a ProFee coder for US Acute Care emergency clinicians. Annie has a Bachelor of Science from The Ohio State University and a medical billing coding certificate from The University of Cincinnati where she a guest speaker in coding classes promoting trauma registry professionals. Annie recently earned the CAISS and CSTR trauma registry credentials.

    Annie lives in a small rural town about an hour south of Akron in the heart of Amish country. She’s been married for 36 years and has 3 grown children. Annie enjoys all animals especially her golden retriever, cats and backyard chickens.

  • My name is Victoria Kreckman, I prefer to go by Tory. I have worked in nursing homes and hospitals for almost 18 years, with the last 5 years as a trauma registrar for a Level III Trauma Center. I received my CSTR in 2021 and my CAISS in 2022. I enjoy learning about the trauma registry world as it is always changing. I am currently in college working towards my RHIT and associate degree in Health Information Management. When I am not working or studying, I enjoy running with or without one of my 4 dogs, and spending time with family. I look forward to serving AOTR.

  • My name is Lita Holdeman, and I have worked in Trauma Registry for 15 years. I have been a Certified Specialist in Trauma Registry (CSTR) since 2013. I began my career in Trauma Registry at Premier’s Health Miami Valley Hospital Level 1 as a Trauma Data Analyst. I am a Trauma Information Coordinator for UC Health, including the University of Cincinnati Medical Center Level 1 Trauma Center and West Chester Hospital Level 3 Trauma Center. I have a Bachelor’s Degree in Business and have worked in the medical field in different capacities for nearly 30 years. I recently served as President of AOTR (2022-2023), I have been the President of the Southwest Ohio Regional System (SORTS) for Trauma Registry, Education Chair for AOTR, and instructor and co-developer for the Ohio Trauma Registry Course.

    I have been married for 32 years to a man I met on a blind date. I have two kids, one son who served in the Army, a daughter who has Epilepsy, and a daughter-in-law who is a vet tech and loves animals. I enjoy reading, watching true crime, and studying my Bible in my spare time.