Tonya Darner

Tonya Darner, MBA has a diverse and extensive work experience. Tonya currently serves as the Chief Operating Officer at UP Health System - Marquette since October 2021. Prior to that, they worked at Aspirus Health as the Chief Operating Officer from January 2019 to October 2021 and as the Vice President of Operational and Clinical Services from October 2017 to January 2019.

Before joining Aspirus Health, Tonya held various roles at UP Health System - Marquette, including Sr. Director from June 2016 to October 2017 and Regional Director of Operations from December 2015 to June 2016. In these positions, they oversaw outpatient clinics and departments, focused on business development, operations, financial and clinical forecasting, and worked with healthcare providers to improve workflow, communication, and quality of healthcare delivery.

Tonya also has experience as a Practice Manager at Superior Vascular and Interventional Specialists/The Vein Clinic from February 2013 to December 2015, and as an Office Manager at Integrated Wellness Chiropractic from August 2011 to February 2013, where they played a key role in the establishment and management of a new family wellness chiropractic clinic.

Additionally, Tonya served in the United States Air Force from April 1991 to September 2011, holding various roles including Retired, Career Assistance/Human Resource Advisor, Medical Operations Squadron Superintendent, Health Professions Recruiter, and Enlisted Accessions Recruiter. In these roles, they provided leadership, advised on staffing requirements, managed recruiting efforts, and developed relationships with schools and service organizations.

Overall, Tonya Darner, MBA brings a wealth of experience in healthcare operations, leadership, management, and strategic planning to their current role as Chief Operating Officer at UP Health System - Marquette.

Tonya Darner completed their Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) degree in Human Resource Management from the University of Mount Olive between 2009 and 2011. Tonya later pursued their Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in Business Administration, Management, and Operations from Liberty University from 2013 to 2015.