Troy Connell

Troy Connell, CAPM, CAHIMS, has a diverse work experience spanning over two decades. Troy has held various roles in the fields of IT, project management, and technology. Troy'smost recent position was as the Director of IT Business Systems at Monarch, where they were responsible for overseeing the company's IT infrastructure and operations. Prior to that, they worked as an IT Project Manager and Information Technology Architect at the same company. Troy also has experience in project management for EHR and HR systems, as well as finance information technology support. Outside of their IT career, Troy has worked as a Zumba instructor and owner at Just Dance Fitness, providing fitness classes to the community. Overall, Troy has a strong background in IT and project management, with a passion for technology and fitness.

Troy Connell, CAPM, CAHIMS, has a diverse education history. Troy graduated from East Carolina University in 2012 with a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Information Technology. Before that, from 1987 to 2007, they attended Stanly Community College and earned an Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS) degree in Computer Programming.

Additionally, Troy has obtained several certifications throughout their career. In June 2019, they became a Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® from the Project Management Institute. In March 2018, they achieved the Certified Associate of Healthcare Information Management Systems certification from HIMSS. Troy also holds the Universal Contract Management Administrator certification from iContracts, Inc., obtained in May 2018.

Furthermore, Troy has pursued their passion for fitness. In 2013, they attended the EDI Academy to gain expertise in EDI Fundamentals and Best Practices. In 2010, they received the Zumba Basic, Zumba Gold, and Zumba Toning certifications from Zumba Fitness, LLC, where they also became a licensed Zumba Instructor.

To expand their fitness certifications, Troy obtained the Zumba certification in December 2010, Zumba GOLD certification in July 2010, and Zumba Toning certification in May 2011. In April 2019, they became a Silver Sneakers Flex Instructor certified by Tivity Health.