Bigrigg excited to grow with Leadership Coshocton
Brooke Bigrigg grew up in New Concord and attended John Glenn High School, where she played volleyball, basketball and track. She also was in National Honor Society and Key Club.Following her graduation in 2017, Bigrigg attended Muskingum University, majoring in health administration. She was an All-American volleyball player at Muskingum who received numerous accomplishments including two Ohio Athletic Conference titles, OAC Player of the Year, many All-OAC awards, and is in the record books for career kills, career digs and most kills in a match.
While attending Muskingum, Bigrigg interned at Coshocton Regional Medical Center, where she worked with Melissa Snider and the senior leadership team. She said she loves the family atmosphere the hospital brings and felt welcomed and appreciated in the organization as an intern.
Bigrigg received her Bachelor of Arts in 2021 and soon after married her husband Josh, whom she met at Muskingum University. While they had similar career paths, it was sports that brought them together as Bigrigg enjoyed watching men’s baseball, in which Josh was a player. She then went on at Muskingum to earn her Master of Arts in Adult Education.
Bigrigg considered teaching at the college level, but it was her experience as an intern at CRMC that solidified her desire to work in the medical field. Her husband has been employed at CRMC since 2019, and in 2022 they bought their first home in Coshocton.
Bigrigg began working for CRMC in April 2023 as a practice manager for outpatient clinics. In this position she was responsible for the management of daily operations of both outpatient and specialty clinics including staff management, billing and ensuring quality patient care. Recently, her work responsibilities have pivoted to a focus on the revenue cycle. In this role she is responsible for billing, coding and insurance reimbursement. She said she works hard to ensure whatever comes out of the patient’s pocket is as little as possible.
When describing working for CRMC, Bigrigg said, “This place is like no other. The senior leadership team instills trust in their managers and encourages us to lead in the way we see fit. I am a person rather than a number.”
Bigrigg, as a new mom, tries to be involved as much as she can. She is a member of the Kiwanis Club of Coshocton. She also serves on the CRMC Employee Engagement Team, helping plan activities and events for employees. She also appreciates being part of the Employee WOW! Recognition Program, which recognizes employees who have gone above and beyond.
She also is a volunteer volleyball coach at Muskingum University alongside her sister, who is the head coach. Bigrigg’s love for volleyball is strong. She has been approached to coach in many paid positions, but she appreciates the flexibility being a volunteer brings.
When asked why she decided to participate in Leadership Coshocton County, Bigrigg said, “I was introduced to Leadership Coshocton through Melissa Snider, who encouraged me to participate. She expressed how beneficial it was to be a part of. I wanted to do something that would push me outside my comfort zone, and having Melissa’s guidance was helpful. I want to learn more about Coshocton since this is my home and learn more about my leadership style and potential.”
Bigrigg’s view of the community has changed since she first met her husband Josh and heard about Coshocton.
“I knew Josh lived in Coshocton; it was a small town. I knew the difficulties of getting levies to pass. My overall knowledge was limited, but I knew it would be a safe community to raise a family. My view has changed dramatically after living here two years. I can see the economic growth and potential that we have. I am constantly learning something new and seeing new projects and growth,” she said.
When asked what would make the county stronger, Bigrigg tied it all into economic growth, tourism and community engagement.
“The engagement of the community has been outstanding. The summer concert series, Cruise on Main, courthouse lighting, 5k runs, completion of the Coshocton Collaborative and the theater have been such exciting points of the community. Coshocton is welcoming to new businesses and entrepreneurs, with the guidance and help provided by the Port Authority, Chamber of Commerce and Small Business Development Center. Coshocton is a growing community with so many places downtown for growth and new business,” Bigrigg said.
Bigrigg said she would recommend LCC for others. “I’ve been in it for four months and have learned so much about Coshocton and my leadership potential that no book or conference could do. Betsy’s enthusiasm drives the program. Her willingness to change and the ability to see long-term benefits of educating the evolving leaders in the community is admirable.”
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