Our Leadership

Teresa Perry

Chief Financial Officer

Teresa Perry is the Chief Financial Officer and has worked at UP Health System for more than 17 years.

 Teresa holds a Bachelor of Science in Business from Michigan Technological University and a Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) from Capella University. Teresa is a Certified Professional in Patient Safety and a Certified Healthcare Finance Professional. She is a member of the Chief Financial Officer Council (MHA), Small Rural Hospital Council (MHA), Behavioral Health Council (MHA), Membership Committee (ACHE) and Education Committee (ACHE).

Lisa Long, MD

Chief Medical Officer

Board-certified in family medicine and integrative medicine, Dr. Long is a longtime UP Health System physician, where she has been practicing for more than 23 years. She brings extensive medical expertise and clinical leadership experience, having held roles such as chief of staff, section chair for the Department of Family Medicine, and faculty physician for the UPHS – Marquette Family Medicine Residency Program through Michigan State University.

Dr. Long earned a Bachelor of Science in biology from Michigan State University (Lyman Briggs), a Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Michigan Medical School, and completed her residency in family medicine at Marquette General Hospital (now UP Health System – Marquette), where she served as chief resident for two years. She later completed a fellowship in integrative medicine at the Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine. Her professional memberships include the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society, the American Academy of Family Physicians, the American Medical Association, and the Michigan State Medical Society.

As chief medical officer, Dr. Long oversees the medical operations of the hospital and ensures patients and staff are cared for with the utmost quality and safety. She also serves as the primary liaison between medical staff and administrators and supports medical staff recruitment, retention and professional growth.

Outside of work, Dr. Long is an active member of the greater Marquette community and enjoys hiking, gardening, kayaking, beekeeping, camping and spending quality time with her family.

Meg McConnell, DNP, MSN, RN

Chief Nursing Officer

Meg McConnell, DNP, MSN, RN, joined UP Health System – Marquette in early 2023 as assistant chief nursing officer. She earned a Bachelor of Science in nursing from the University of Cincinnati and a Doctor of Nursing Practice from Chamberlain University.

Previously, Meg served as director of the intensive care unit, respiratory therapy, cardiac rehabilitation and inpatient hemodialysis at Haywood Regional Medical Center in Clyde, North Carolina. In that role, she led efforts to deliver high-quality care and foster a growth-oriented environment. She also held nursing leadership positions at hospitals in Ohio, with a focus on emergency and critical care.

Throughout her career, Meg has championed initiatives to improve patient safety, staff engagement and clinical outcomes in high-acuity rural and community hospital settings. Her leadership emphasizes evidence-based practice, operational efficiency and a commitment to transparency, professional development and compassionate care.

Michael J. Phillips, RN, MHA

Executive Director of Nursing

Mike brings more than 30 years of progressive nursing leadership experience to his role as executive director of nursing at UP Health System – Marquette. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Northern Michigan University and a Master of Healthcare Administration and Management from Colorado State University.

Throughout his career, Phillips has held nursing leadership positions spanning emergency services, acute care, inpatient operations and outpatient services, with experience overseeing cardiac, neurosurgical, orthopedic and pediatric services. Prior to his current role, he served as clinical director of Emergency Services and the Clinical Decision Unit at UP Health System – Marquette, where he provided leadership for 24/7 clinical operations, patient flow and staffing and helped lead the successful opening of the Clinical Decision Unit.

Phillips has played a key role in advancing quality, safety and regulatory readiness throughout his career. His experience includes physician collaboration, workforce development, patient flow and quality improvement, as well as securing Chest Pain Center of Excellence, Primary Stroke Center accreditation and Level II Trauma designation.

Dedicated to patient-centered care and clinical excellence, Phillips is passionate about supporting teams, strengthening nursing operations and creating an environment where patients receive safe, high-quality care and employees are empowered to succeed.

Outside of his professional responsibilities, Mike enjoys outdoor activities, fitness, and spending quality time with his family.

Polly Hockberger, MS, MLS (ASCP)CM

Vice President of Operations

Polly brings more than 25 years of progressive leadership and laboratory operations experience to the role. A proud native of the Marquette area, Polly began her career at Marquette General Hospital in 1995 as a phlebotomist. After gaining valuable experience elsewhere, she returned to Marquette in 2005 and has been instrumental in advancing health care services in the region ever since.

Throughout her career, Polly has held several key leadership positions, including director of laboratory services and laboratory manager for quality and compliance. She has successfully led multiple laboratory accreditations, including Joint Commission, AABB, CAP and FDA inspections, and has been at the forefront of implementing strategic initiatives to improve laboratory efficiency, patient outcomes and operational excellence.

Polly holds a Master of Science degree in clinical molecular genetics and a Bachelor of Science degree in clinical laboratory science from Northern Michigan University, where she also served as a laboratory instructor. She is certified as a medical laboratory scientist (ASCP) and medical technologist (AMT), among other professional credentials.

Dedicated to high-quality patient care and continuous improvement, Polly is passionate about driving operational success while maintaining strong partnerships with health care providers, employees and community stakeholders.

Peter Camilli, MHA, MA, CMPE

Regional Vice President, Medical Group Practices

Peter Camilli joined UP Health System in June 2020 and is the regional vice president of physician services. In this role, he oversees strategic operations for the clinics and physician practices of UP Health System’s three hospitals.

A servant leader with extensive experience in physician practice administration, Camilli has held roles across the Midwest, including director of clinic operations at Wheaton Franciscan Medical Group in Waterloo, Iowa, and administrative director of medical and surgical specialties at Ascension Medical Group in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He is an active member of the Medical Group Management Association and serves as president of the board of directors for the Michigan State University College of Human Medicine Upper Peninsula Education Corporation.

Camilli holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Notre Dame, a Master of Healthcare Administration from the University of Minnesota’s Carlson School of Management, and a Master of Arts in geography and geographic information systems from the University of Oklahoma.