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The Story Behind the “e” in Revenue Enterprises: A Journey Back to the Green

Mar 12, 2025

At Revenue Enterprises, our mission extends far beyond financial transactions—we are driven by compassion, clarity, and results to support people on their journey through life’s unexpected challenges. Guided by our commitment to resolving accounts receivable with care and understanding, we strive to ease the burden of medical debt, helping patients find sustainable solutions that restore financial peace of mind.  

Our emblem, the distinct “e” woven in shades of green and blue, represents more than just a letter; it’s a reflection of the human experience, the highs and lows we all face, and the path toward healing. 

The Green: A Fresh Start

Life begins in the green. This vibrant color symbolizes prosperity, hope, and new beginnings. Maybe you’re graduating from school, launching your career, starting a family, or buying your first home. Everything feels possible, and the future is full of light. Green represents this phase of life when things are going well. When health, stability, and opportunity are abundant. 

The Shift to Blue: Life’s Unexpected Turns

Then, one day, something shifts. Maybe it’s a small change at first—something just feels off. Or maybe it’s sudden; an accident, an injury, or an unexpected diagnosis. You need medical attention, and uncertainty starts to creep in. The bright green begins to transition into blue, as challenges arise. You may face a need for surgery, an autoimmune disease, or a chronic illness. The blue deepens as you navigate treatments, physical therapy, medications, and the long road to recovery. 

Still, there’s hope. The lighter blue reminds us that healing is possible. But just as you begin to regain your strength, the weight of medical bills hits—unexpected, overwhelming, and often debilitating. 

The Burden of Medical Debt

Financial stress is a burden that no one should carry alone. It lingers in the background, slowing recovery and clouding the future. The weight of medical debt isn’t just a financial challenge—it’s an emotional one, a barrier to true healing. 

This is where Revenue Enterprises steps in. 

Returning to the Green: A Path Forward

Our mission is to help guide patients back to the green. We know that healing isn’t just about medicine; it’s about financial peace of mind. Whether it’s setting up a sustainable payment plan, exploring financial assistance options, or offering zero-interest healthcare loans, we’re here to provide solutions to our patients. 

The journey through healthcare is deeply personal, but no one should have to go through it alone. Our role is to support, advocate, and facilitate relief so that financial burdens don’t stand in the way of recovery. 

The “e” in Revenue Enterprises is more than just a symbol. It’s a story of the journey from green to blue and back again. It’s a reminder that no matter what challenges arise, there is always a way forward.  

Through professional advocacy, transparent communication, and a focus on real solutions, we ensure that patients and families can navigate their financial responsibilities associated with their medical debts with confidence and peace of mind, allowing them to focus on what truly matters: their health and well-being. 

At Revenue Enterprises, we’re here to help you get to the green. 

Karie Bostwick

VP of People and Compliance

As VP of People and Compliance at Revenue Enterprises, Karie Bostwick oversees People functions including recruiting, training, onboarding, engagement and satisfaction. Additionally, she is responsible for compliance training, oversight and monitoring.

Karie has a long history of working in the revenue cycle support industry. Her skills span leadership, operations start up, policies and procedures development, operations workflow, budgeting and client management.

She is passionate about the experience of our people, patients and the Healthcare clients we serve and believes that a team of diverse, talented and motivated individuals working together toward a common goal can make a difference.

Robert Sterett

VP of Information Technology

As a transformational leader Robert Sterett has leveraged his 20 years of experience to build effective service lines and exceptional teams. In his role as VP of Information Technology at Revenue Enterprises, Robert excels at taking a unique, balanced, and strategic approach to technology leadership with people first for the best possible outcome. Using his experience from engineering, project management and service line management he takes a multi-faceted approach to ensure the right people are in the correct position coupled with the best technology to meet or exceed all expectations from security to compliance and business continuity.

Robert’s leadership style lends itself to building long term relationships and has consistently been a relied upon strength in many organizations. Over Robert’s time as an IT operational and project leader, he has spent significant time in both hands-on technology facing roles and client centric management roles to bring the best solutions that strive to meet the business and client needs.

Focusing heavily on his personal development skills and opportunities, Robert continues to foster coaching and mentorship relationships everywhere in his life, and the lives around him.

Douglas Dunbar

VP of Sales & Marketing

As VP of Sales and Marketing for Revenue Enterprises, Douglas Dunbar leads with a passion for building strategic partnerships, nurturing relationships, and upholding customer service excellence. In his role, Doug focuses on marketing and brand strategy, sales team leadership, and working closely with members of the management team to best serve company goals.

Doug has over 28 years of National sales and marketing call/contact center leadership, with 10 years of service specifically at Revenue Enterprises. Currently, Doug serves as part of Wyoming HFMA Chapter leadership and has held various roles in Colorado HFMA Chapter leadership for over 9 years.

In his spare time, Doug is very family oriented. Additionally, he loves traveling, cycling, golfing, fishing, hunting, and boating.

Kris Brumley, MBA

President & COO

As President & COO of Revenue Enterprises, Kris Brumley is a collaborative partner within the executive team and a leader for operational functions across the organization. Kris productively shares vision, drives innovation, and supports those around her in a way that elevates them and fosters continuous improvement and results. She has helped create a supportive environment for clients resulting in 98% client retention and a 65% NPS score for all clients and 75% for top clients by revenue.

Kris possesses an MBA in data analytics and has twenty-five years of experience in the healthcare industry, with 19 specifically in revenue cycle. She brings a wealth of customer service experience to her role and has worn many hats at Revenue Enterprises including Director of Business Development, EBO Division Director, and VP of Client Experience Management.

In her personal life, Kris is as busy outside of work as inside. She values spending time with her family, and enjoys fishing, hiking, traveling and interior decorating and design.

Timothy (Tim) Brainerd

CEO

As CEO of Revenue Enterprises for almost 20 years, Tim Brainerd leads by example. He promotes a shared vision and stewards a culture of Integrity, Passion, and Respect. He has assembled and empowered high-performing talent and teams to support customers, facilitate strategic planning and manage the capital of the company. Under his leadership, Revenue Enterprises has doubled in size three times over the past fifteen years while maintaining a culture of caring and gratefulness.

Tim has close to four decades of revenue cycle experience, including nineteen years with RSI
Enterprises. He has been a past president of Colorado Chapter of the HFMA and a presenting speaker on the topic of Leadership. He is a fifteen-year member of Vistage International, the world’s largest CEO coaching and peer advisory organization for small and midsize business leaders.

Raised in the Midwest, Tim values humble principles like being respectful, caring, passionate, self-reliant, and most importantly grateful. His most important lesson and the lesson he hopes to pass on in all relationships is living the Golden Rule–do unto others as you would have them do unto you. He is intentional in his choices and believes in making decisions, taking action, being accountable, and loving your neighbors.

Whenever possible, Tim spends his time with his wife of nearly forty years, his adult children, and his grandchildren. His hobbies include fishing, golfing, traveling as well as game nights and sharing great food with his family.