SUMO’s Mission:
- To promote the highest professional standards of oncology practice in the state of Utah.
- To study, research and exchange information, leading to improvement in the practice of hematology.
- To support and further oncology education.
- To monitor and respond to appropriate legislative and regulatory concerns of the membership.
SUMO is committed to:
- Improving the quality of patient care.
- Acting as an advocate for Utah cancer patients and their families.
- Fostering access to quality cancer care for the citizens of Utah.
- Assisting cancer practitioners in providing the most cost-effective quality care for their patients.
- Providing an opportunity for oncologists, physicians, and other health professionals to network and exchange information on cancer care.
- Serving as a resource to other organizations and agencies seeking to interact with the Utah cancer care community.
- Serving as the advocate for Utah oncology providers to national oncology organizations.
- Providing up-to-date legislative information on issues directly affecting patient care, including: drug reimbursement and Medicare information.
- Acting as a resource for physicians and their staff who have questions on reimbursement.
- Providing educational opportunities for its members.
SUMO BOARD MEMBERS

President Marc Nuttall, MD Revere Health
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Treasurer Kyle Kitchen, PharmD Utah Cancer Specialists
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Immediate Past President Xylina Gregg, MD Utah Cancer Specialists
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Emeritus Council Howard Colman, MD, PhD Huntsman Cancer Institute
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Zeinab Afify, MD
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Randy Erickson, MBA Utah Cancer Specialists CEO
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Mark Lewis, MD Intermountain Health Care
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Brighton Loveday, APRN Huntsman Cancer Institute
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Nathan Rich, MD Utah Cancer Specialists
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Amy Pasmann, MSN, BS, RN Utah Cancer Specialists
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Douglas Sborov, MD Huntsman Cancer Institute
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Thomas Skidmore, MD Gamma West Cancer Services
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Christos Vaklavas, MD Huntsman Cancer Institute
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Jonathan Whisenant, MD Utah Cancer Specialists
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Robbi-Ann M. Cook, CAE Executive Director
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Kelly McAleer Lobbyist
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