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Valerie Mangrum is Marketing Coordinator for Urology Associates. As a Nashville native, she leverages her deep knowledge and connection with the community and helps elevate practice communication and patient experiences. In her more than 20 years of experience in marketing and healthcare, Valerie has developed a deep understanding of the depth and complexities of brand storytelling. She has led the strategic direction and execution of advertising efforts, sponsorship relationships, promotional and event marketing campaigns, customer experience programs, crisis communication initiatives, and social media experiences.

Prior to joining Urology Associates in 2021, Valerie held various leadership positions at agencies dye, van mol & lawrence and The Designory and on the client-side at LifeWay, Franklin Road Academy and The Heritage at Brentwood.

Valerie earned her bachelor’s degree in business communication from the University of Memphis. She currently serves on the Board of Directors for the City of Brentwood Historic Commission.

Valerie and her husband, Jason, have one daughter.

Ryn was born in Alabama, grew up in Franklin, and now lives in Hermitage, TN. She joined Urology Associates in 2020 as a patient navigator, then took on additional roles involving staff training and credentialing. Today, as Training Coordinator and Credentialing Specialist, Ryn oversees the onboarding of new employees and the continuing training of existing staff and maintains licensure and credentials for the practice and its providers. Ryn says, "It is always a new day at UA and I am so grateful to be a part of the team. I can’t wait to see what my next assignment will be!"

Ryn and her husband, David, have one son, U.S. Army Captain Jeremy Sledge, and three grandchildren. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with family, playing cards and board games, crafting, and reading.

Keron hails from Dover, TN, and currently lives in Mount Juliet. As Urology Associates' accounts payable coordinator, she is responsible for maintaining the policies and procedures of the payment process, and helps create and implement process efficiencies. Keron works with our vendors to ensure timely payments, provides accounting support to administration and the providers, and manages insurance credentialing.

Keron says the dedication of her co-workers enriches her work experience. "I love the group I work with...we're a great team! There's nothing better than being a part of such an outstanding group of people that care so much about the company, the employees, and the patients."

Keron and her husband, Albert, have three children and eight grandchildren. In her spare time, she enjoys sewing, quilting and playing with her grandbabies.