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The inaugural winners of the ICE Diamond Awards exemplify imaging leadership. These exceptional imaging directors and managers, representing eight regions across the United States, were nominated and selected by the ICE community in recognition of their outstanding leadership and contributions to the imaging field.
“We’re thrilled to announce that included in our December issue of ICE Magazine and at the 2026 ICE Conference we will shine a special spotlight on our Inaugural 2025 ICE Diamond Award winners!,” ICE Magazine’s Megan Cabot shared.
Keep reading to find out more about each winner and attend the 2026 ICE Conference as the ICE community celebrates their achievements and they are presented with their ICE Diamond Award trophy.
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NEW ENGLAND REGION
Kevin Ordway
Executive Director at Radiologic Associates of Middletown
I have been in the radiology field for over 25 years including a solid track record of operations management, practice development and growth strategy.
What do you love about your job?
As an executive director of a private radiology practice, I get to work in all phases of radiology. Running the practice allows me a daily variety and keeps the work fun and enjoyable.
Fun Fact About You:
I love home projects. I take great pleasure and pride in seeing a project from start to finish. If I could go back to any job I have had in my life … I would be a bartender. Ask me to make you a drink, you will see why!
MID EAST REGION
Kelly Kenealy
Radiology Operations Manager at Children’s National Hospital
I have been in radiology and worked at Children’s National Hospital for my entire career, which has been just over 18 years. Starting my career as a radiologic technologist, then becoming a lead radiologic technologist and now an operations manager for several of our outpatient sites for the past 4 years.
What do you love about your job?
I love my job for so many different reasons. Working and helping children has always been so amazing and seeing their resilience and strength is truly incredible. I also love the people that I work with. We get the opportunity to work with such amazing and unique people every day. Working with other technologists, doctors, nurses and other practitioners to pursue great work, incredible advances and a great work environment.
Fun Fact About You:
Something that not many people know about me is that I played the tenor saxophone in my high school jazz band and I absolutely loved it. Unfortunately, I do not play anymore but it was definitely a highlight in high school.
GREAT LAKES REGION
Michelle Nocera
Radiology Director at University Hospitals
I serve as the director of radiology for University Hospitals Academic Market and ambulatory locations, overseeing imaging operations across Cleveland Medical Center and multiple health centers. With over 20 years of experience in medical imaging, I specialize in operational leadership, capital planning and process.
What do you love about your job?
I love that my role challenges me to think strategically while staying connected to patient care. Whether it’s driving process improvement, planning for new technology, or mentoring future leaders, every initiative helps move our imaging program forward. Building strong, connected teams that deliver excellent imaging care is both inspiring and fulfilling.
Fun Fact About You:
I serve as the secretary for my daughter’s gymnastics booster club, organizing fundraisers, community events and meets has become one of my favorite creative outlets outside of work. I love staying involved in my kids’ sports and community activities, and volunteering in these ways keeps me grounded, balanced and connected beyond the hospital.
PLAINS REGION
Jessica Chambers
Regional Service Line Director of Imaging at SSM Health
I serve as the regional service line director of imaging at SSM Health, where I lead strategic growth and operational excellence across seven hospitals, including an academic medical center and a dedicated children’s hospital. I began my imaging career in 2002 with the U.S. Air Force.
What do you love about your job?
I love that I’m given the autonomy to find creative ways to remove barriers for my team. Whether that’s through introducing new technologies or implementing innovative ideas. Healthcare is constantly evolving and becoming more complex each year, and I thrive in that dynamic environment. This career continuously challenges me, and I truly appreciate that I’m always learning, growing and never stagnant.
Fun Fact About You:
We’re die-hard Dodgers fans – in fact, all three of my children are named after Dodgers! I also hold a brown belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, which has taught me discipline and resilience both on and off the mat. I’m a huge travel buff, and cruising is our favorite way to explore the world. When I’m on PTO, you can usually find me somewhere out on the seas.
SOUTHEAST REGION
Jason Theadore
Vice President, Radiology Operations, AdventHealth Florida Specialty Network, & Chief Operating Officer, Ambulatory Services, AdventHealth Central Florida Division
I have worked in radiology since the early 1990s and have served in enterprise-level leadership roles overseeing imaging services across several large health systems. My career has centered on advancing operational excellence, technology integration and clinical quality across diverse markets.
What do you love about your job?
What I value most about my role is the ability to influence both people and performance at scale. I find it deeply meaningful to align strategy, technology and culture in ways that elevate care quality, service and operational excellence. Seeing teams thrive, delivering outstanding results while growing professionally, is the most rewarding aspect of the work.
Fun Fact About You:
I spent many years umpiring high school and college baseball. The experience taught me valuable leadership lessons about composure, fairness and decision-making under pressure. Those are skills that have been translated directly into my daily work.
SOUTHWEST REGION
Tricia Trammell
Imaging Operations Manager at UT Southwestern Medical Center at Moncrief Cancer Institute
I am an imaging operations manager for UT Southwestern at Moncrief Cancer Institute. I am multi-modality imaging technologist with 28 years of experience with more than half that time spent in leadership roles.
What do you love about your job?
I work for an academic organization that values education and research. UT Southwestern saved my own mother’s life through innovation, research and clinical trials. That is when I knew I wanted to be part of this organization too. I feel honored to work at such an amazing place. I love solving problems, putting out fires and helping people succeed. My current role is the perfect blend of holding people up while operating a fire extinguisher!
Fun Fact About You:
I love to travel, play board games and go to the movies. A fun fact about me is that about 14 years ago, my husband and I learned to ballroom dance specifically for an amateur competition that we won! We had zero dance experience at that time, but I fell in love with ballroom dance! I have been dancing in my kitchen ever since!
ROCKY MOUNTAINS REGION
Casey Dye
Director of Diagnostic Service at Madison Health
I started in the radiology field in 2000 and entered a director position in 2016 with Madison Health in Rexburg, Idaho as the director of radiology. Over the years, my leadership responsibilities have grown within Madison Health.
What do you love about your job?
As a leader in the radiology profession, I enjoy being proactive to what the radiology market needs are. This allows my team to have equipment and supplies they need to help providers get answers for their patients in a timely manner. I also enjoy mentoring others to be the best version of themselves as a technologists and as a leader. I also love the challenges of healthcare and working towards solutions as well as preventing challenges from arising.
Fun Fact About You:
I love airplanes. I love the aviation industry. I love the business side of it and the challenges they encounter daily. All airplanes are amazing to me however, the larger the airplane, the more amazing it is. I will look to the sky every time I hear the sound of an airplane and then look up where it is coming from and where it is heading.
FAR WEST REGION
Mario Pistilli
Executive Director of Imaging at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles
I currently am privileged to lead the imaging department at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, the top pediatric hospital in the Western U.S. I oversee all clinical modalities, imaging research and education. I have been in imaging for 34 years, starting first as a nuclear medicine technologist and slowly growing in responsibility to my current role.
What do you love about your job?
I love that I can have big impacts on the care of so many patients not only the care they receive in imaging but every service in the hospital that relies on imaging. I love getting the gift to be part of a team of caring imaging technologists, nurses, doctors and essential support team members and watch them support each other and care for patients and families every day.
Fun Fact About You:
I am an addicted video gamer and have been since I got the very first PONG game as a kid. I wake up early on the weekends just to get some gaming in. I also love tabletop games and Dungeons & Dragons. I love to read anything and everything I can and typically read a couple books a week.
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