Association Of Operating Room Nurses

Denver, CO · Founded 1971

Professional association providing education, clinical guidelines, and practice support to perioperative nurses nationwide

Primary audience

Healthcare Professionals

Work area

Professional Development

Topic

Nursing Education

Contact

Linda Groah

Website Contact

About Organization

The Association of periOperative Registered Nurses supports perioperative nurses through professional development, clinical resources, and safety guidelines to improve patient outcomes during surgical procedures. Based in Denver, CO, the organization operates with 181 employees and generates $35.3 million in annual revenue. Founded in 1971, it serves as the leading professional organization for nurses working in operating rooms and invasive procedure settings.

What They Focus On

Patient Safety

Promoting optimal surgical outcomes through evidence-based perioperative nursing practices and clinical guidelines for operative procedures

Professional Development

Advancing perioperative nursing careers through continuing education, certifications, scholarships, and specialized training programs

Clinical Standards

Establishing and maintaining evidence-based practice guidelines and standards for perioperative nursing care nationwide

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2024)

$35.3M

-16.2% vs 2023

Expenses (2024)

$36.9M

+1.5% vs 2023

Assets (2024)

$49.2M

-4.4% vs 2023

Employees (2024)

181

-0.5% vs 2023

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Employees
2024	$35,255,349	$36,871,806	$49,169,630	181
2023	$42,055,047	$36,335,327	$51,417,842	182
2022	$42,043,600	$34,905,114	$45,285,573	180
2020	$27,174,475	$26,744,983	$31,296,943	180
2019	$32,230,455	$30,760,283	$31,209,283	185
2018	$28,711,977	$27,334,577	$29,527,018	186

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

01

Develop Guidelines

Create evidence-based clinical practice standards for perioperative nursing care and patient safety protocols
02

Provide Education

Deliver continuing education courses, certifications, and professional development programs to members nationwide
03

Support Practice

Offer clinical resources, research publications, and expert consultation to assist nurses in daily practice
04

Award Scholarships

Provide financial support to perioperative nurses pursuing advanced education and career development

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by Association Of Operating Room Nurses

Clinical Practice Guidelines

Evidence-based guidelines and standards for perioperative nursing practice to ensure patient safety during surgical procedures

Continuing Education

Professional development courses, certifications, and training programs to advance perioperative nursing knowledge and skills

Scholarship Programs

Financial support for perioperative nurses pursuing advanced education and professional development opportunities

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind Association Of Operating Room Nurses.

Linda Groah

CEO/Executive Director

Full-time

Compensation: $553,022

James Cousin

CFO And Chief Diversity Office

Full-time

Compensation: $500,455

Renae Battie

Vice President Nursing

Full-time

Compensation: $282,561

Janice Kelly

President, Aorn Syntegrity Inc

Full-time

Compensation: $260,843

James Sondrup

Director Of Industry Sales

Full-time

Compensation: $257,706

Michelle Kinnison

Director, Health Care Organizations

Full-time

Compensation: $240,281

Beatrice Ebeling

Sr. Director, Outpatient Surgery Publications

Full-time

Compensation: $229,811

Nakeisha Archer Begin 42024

President

1 hrs/week

Compensation: $72,800

Darlene Murdock Begin 42024

President -Elect

1 hrs/week

Compensation: $43,300

Elizabeth Pincus End 42024

President

1 hrs/week

Jamie Ridout Begin 42024

Vice President

1 hrs/week

Theresa Avitable

VP, Industry Education/Solutions & Sales

Full-time

Compensation: $453,390

Sean Koon

Account Executive

Full-time

Compensation: $223,051

David Reinhart Begin

Director

Laura A Gayton

Director

Lisa Bailey

Director

Rebecca Vortman

Director

Tracey H Penaloza

Director

Milestones

1969

Tax-Exempt Status Granted

1969

Received IRS recognition as tax-exempt professional organization for perioperative nurses

1971

Organization Founded

1971

Association of Operating Room Nurses established to support perioperative nursing profession

2022

Revenue Peak

2022

Reached highest annual revenue of $42 million serving perioperative nursing community

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

Brenda Larkin Begin 42024 Secretary 1.00 hrs/week

David Reinhart Begin Director 1.00 hrs/week

Deborah Marie Ebert End 42024 Director 1.00 hrs/week

Debra C Callender Begin 42024 Director 1.00 hrs/week

Heidi Nanavati Begin 42023 Treasurer 1.00 hrs/week

Jamie Ridout End 42024 Secretary 1.00 hrs/week

JD Buchert Begin 42024 Director 1.00 hrs/week

Laura A Gayton Director 1.00 hrs/week

Lisa Bailey Director 1.00 hrs/week

Megan Nolan End 42024 Director 1.00 hrs/week

Rebecca Vortman Director 1.00 hrs/week

Tracey H Penaloza Director 1.00 hrs/week

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2024)

$3.2M

Highest Paid

$563K

Linda Groah

Compensated Officers

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Linda Groah	CEO/Executive Director	$553,022	$10,021	$563,043	40
James Cousin	CFO And Chief Diversity Office	$500,455	$17,455	$517,910	40
Theresa Avitable	VP, Industry Education/Solutions & Sales	$453,390	$11,136	$464,526	40
Renae Battie	Vice President Nursing	$282,561	$24,207	$306,768	40
James Sondrup	Director Of Industry Sales	$257,706	$16,314	$274,020	40
Janice Kelly	President, Aorn Syntegrity Inc	$260,843	$11,146	$271,989	40
Michelle Kinnison	Director, Health Care Organizations	$240,281	$7,305	$247,586	40
Beatrice Ebeling	SR. Director, Outpatient Surgery Publications	$229,811	$9,548	$239,359	40
Sean Koon	Account Executive	$223,051	$14,913	$237,964	40
Nakeisha Archer Begin 42024	President	$72,800	—	$72,800	1
Darlene Murdock Begin 42024	President -Elect	$43,300	—	$43,300	1

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Linda Groah	CEO/Executive Director	$544,475	$13,174	$557,649	40
James Cousin	Chief Financial Officer An	$460,349	$21,597	$481,946	40
Theresa Avitable	VP, Industry Education/Solutions & Sales	$297,423	$14,606	$312,029	40
Renae Battie	Vice President Nursing	$281,449	$18,024	$299,473	40
Michelle Kinnison	Director, Hco	$236,810	$8,253	$245,063	40
Maureen Girard	Vice President Sales, Medical Products & Solutions	$231,158	$12,972	$244,130	40
Beatrice Ebeling	SR. Director, Outpatient Surgery Publications	$227,180	$11,937	$239,117	40
Janice Kelly	President, Aorn Syntegrity	$225,899	$12,620	$238,519	1
Chad Kemplin	Senior Account Executive	$212,247	$19,359	$231,606	40
Michele L Grove	Senior Account Executive, Customer Success Manager	$214,265	$14,372	$228,637	40
Elizabeth Pincus Begin 42023	President	$72,800	—	$72,800	1
Nakeisha Archer Begin 42023	President-Elect	$43,300	—	$43,300	1

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Linda Groah	CEO/Executive Director	$518,962	$12,282	$531,244	40
James Cousin	Chief Financial Officer And Chief Diversity Office	$411,212	$28,737	$439,949	40
Maureen Girard	Vice President Sales, Medical Products & Solutions	$315,733	$22,216	$337,949	40
Renae Battie	Vice President Nursing	$270,652	$22,606	$293,258	40
James Sondrup	Senior Account Executive, Industry	$252,481	$26,804	$279,285	40
Janice Kelly	President, Aorn Syntegrity Inc	$239,302	$15,543	$254,845	1
Theresa Avitable	Vice President, Pfiedler Division	$239,610	$13,928	$253,538	40
Michelle Kinnison	Director, Hco	$238,009	$8,284	$246,293	40
Andrea Dewes	Senior Account Executive, Industry	$217,368	$14,719	$232,087	40
Beatrice Ebeling	Osd Director	$213,838	$13,654	$227,492	40
Vangie Dennis Begin 42022	President	$58,300	—	$58,300	1
Elizabeth Pincus Begin 42022	President -Elect	$34,650	—	$34,650	1

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Linda Groah	CEO/Executive Director	$468,513	$7,298	$475,811	40
James Cousin	Chief Financial Officer And Chief Diversity Office	$376,498	$24,998	$401,496	40
Renae Battie	Vice President Nursing	$256,520	$16,884	$273,404	40
Janice Kelly	President, Aorn Syntegrity	$225,958	$10,964	$236,922	1
Beatrice L Ebeling	Senior Director Of Publications, Osm	$206,611	$10,662	$217,273	40
Maureen Girard	Vice President Sales, Medical Products & Solutions	$204,293	$11,402	$215,695	40
Michelle R Kinnison	Director, Hco	$203,530	$3,008	$206,538	40
Theresa Avitable	President, Pfiedler Enterprises, Inc	$180,111	$9,778	$189,889	1
Lisa R Spruce	Director Of Evidence Based Perioperative Practice	$175,177	$9,259	$184,436	40
David Wyatt Begin 42020	President	$58,300	—	$58,300	1
Holly S Ervine Begin 42020	President -Elect	$34,650	—	$34,650	1
Marisa Merlino End 42020	President	$20,300	—	$20,300	1

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Linda Groah	CEO/Executive Director	$455,908	$6,572	$462,480	40
James Cousin	CFO	$364,722	$23,967	$388,689	40
Judith Pins	President Pfiedler Inc	$259,974	$5,356	$265,330	40
Ann Thomas	Director/Controller	$201,388	$18,749	$220,137	40
Todd Mccague	Director, Industry	$196,000	$22,655	$218,655	40
Janice Kelly	President, Aorn Syntegrity	$203,544	$12,206	$215,750	40
Michelle Kinnison	Director, Health Care Organization	$205,464	$5,188	$210,652	40
Marisa Merlino Begin 42019	President	$38,000	—	$38,000	1
David Wyatt Begin 42019	President -Elect	$35,050	—	$35,050	1
Stephanie Davis End 42019	President	$29,150	—	$29,150	1

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.

COVID-19 PPP Loans

Paycheck Protection Program (2020-2021)

Fully Forgiven

Total Approved

$5.2M

Total Forgiven

$5.3M

101% forgiven

Jobs Retained

302

Loan Details 2 loans

$3,207,799

Forgiven

Forgiven: $3,245,238 100%

Approved Jan 21, 2021

Lender Zions Bank, A Division of

Jobs Reported 149

Forgiven On Mar 28, 2022

$2,000,000

Forgiven

Forgiven: $2,015,890 100%

Approved Apr 16, 2021

Lender Zions Bank, A Division of

Jobs Reported 153

Forgiven On Feb 4, 2022

Source: Small Business Administration • Paycheck Protection Program (2020-2021)

Partners & Funders

Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings

$55K Grants Given

2 Organizations

Top Grantees

2 total

Aorn Foundation DENVER, CO

$45K

Denver Scholarship Foundation DENVER, CO

$10K

Source: IRS Form 990 Schedule I filings. Amounts may span multiple tax years.

Contact

Get in touch with Association Of Operating Room Nurses

Phone

(303) 755-6300

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2170 South Parker Road Suite 300 Denver, CO 802315711

Association Of Operating Room Nurses

What They Focus On

Financial Information

How They Work

Develop Guidelines

Provide Education

Support Practice

Award Scholarships

Programs and Initiatives

Clinical Practice Guidelines

Continuing Education

Scholarship Programs

Team & Leadership

Linda Groah

James Cousin

Renae Battie

Janice Kelly

James Sondrup

Michelle Kinnison

Beatrice Ebeling

Nakeisha Archer Begin 42024

Darlene Murdock Begin 42024

Elizabeth Pincus End 42024

Jamie Ridout Begin 42024

Theresa Avitable

Sean Koon

David Reinhart Begin

Laura A Gayton

Lisa Bailey

Rebecca Vortman

Tracey H Penaloza

Milestones

Tax-Exempt Status Granted

Organization Founded

Revenue Peak

Associated People

Board of Directors

Executive Compensation

COVID-19 PPP Loans

Loan Details 2 loans

Partners & Funders

Top Grantees

Related Organizations

Tax-Exempt Affiliates

Taxable Corp Trust

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