Treasure Valley Communications Professional to Manage Marketing/Communications and Foundation at Oregon Hospital
Ontario, OR – Claudia Weathermon Tester has joined Saint Alphonsus Medical Center – Ontario as Director, Marketing, Communication & Foundation. She will manage internal and external communications and marketing initiatives for the Ontario, Oregon, market as well as serve as Executive Director of the Saint Alphonsus Foundation.
“Claudia's deep connection with our community coupled with her extensive marketing experience make her a wonderful addition to Saint Alphonsus Ontario’s leadership team,” said Ken Hart, President of Saint Alphonsus Medical Center - Ontario. “I am confident that she will hit the ground running and will build on the great work of our Foundation Board and our marketing team to get the word out about the outstanding quality and patient experience here at Saint Alphonsus.”
A graduate of Ontario High School and Treasure Valley Community College (AA in Journalism-Communications), she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science, American Government and Public Policy from Boise State University.
“I’m very excited to be joining the Saint Alphonsus team in the Western part of the Treasure Valley. Ontario is where I grew up, and I still have many friends there and dear people who helped me become the person I am today,” Weathermon Tester said. “Working in a faith-based organization is really important to me. I look forward to being part of the mission to improve wellness in Ontario and all of the surrounding communities Saint Alphonsus serves.”
She started her broadcast career in Ontario, working at KSRV Radio at age 15, then Cable 8 TV before moving to KIVI-TV and Fox-TV in Nampa.
After leaving broadcasting, Weathermon Tester has worked as a Communications and Recruitment Manager for the Elks Rehabilitation System in Boise. She currently is the co-owner of Jon Carson Consulting in Meridian, where she directs the public relations, media and community engagement practice for the business consulting firm.