Hello to all reading this! If you did not laugh at my blog title well, you don’t need to read any further… I’m ALISON (with ONE “L”) also referred to as Ali, Vogel, AV, and what ever else is said when I’m not around. I know who you are. Hopefully you will pick up on my love for humor, but do not confuse my ability to GET DOWN TO BUSINESS. In 2004 I graduated from MTSU with a Bachelor in University Studies and a focus in Nursing. While going to school I worked the night shift at Baptist Hospital from 7p-7a. I truly learned a lot about myself and more about life in such a short period than I ever imagined. There I came to understand the importance of giving spiritual support and having a compassionate bed side manner. I have been with TLC Medical for 3 ½ years now. Some of you have only known me to work at the Corporate office, but I actually started as a Customer Service Rep. in the Franklin office. I worked side by side with Casey, Dana, Emilee, Hayley, and Nancy in the trenches, as I call it. Yes, you have to be tough to be a Customer Service Representative. A year and a half later I was chosen to head up formulating and implementing the now Insurance Verification/ Pre-certification Department which is focused on “patiently” working with insurance companies to obtain patient specific benefits and authorizations on equipment. Jenny now heads up this department and is doing great!! For the past 4 ½ months now I have moved to the billing side of side of the company, working as the Medicare Billing Specialist and have been recently promoted as the Billing Department Manager. I feel TRULY BLESSED to come daily to this home away from home as I call TLC Medical. If you have not already noticed, we are all surrounded by truly compassionate people who strive to live and speak the word of God while serving the needs of our patients. Hard TEAM work and willingness to go the extra mile is what I strive for on a day to day basis and if you work with me you know that to be true. I could be here all day, but I’ll move on to a few personal notes. 
Here is a picture of my older brother, Ross (29) , on the left and myself on the right hanging out in Scottsdale, AZ. He is also a MTSU alumni and has been living in Phoenix, AZ for 2 years now where he secured a small engine pilot’s license and is working in the airplane hangers of Mesa Airlines learning the ropes of the business (not flying em’ though).
These are my boys! :) Rufus is the Siamese on the left and Truce is the Tabby below. I recommend adoption if anyone wants to get a pet. Rufus was 13 months old and very sick when I adopted him and now is a fat & spoiled 4yr old. Truce is the brave & daring baby one who loves to fetch, yes fetch! He is also my 4:30a.m. alarm clock! I wouldn't trade them for any thing!!
Here is a picture of my older brother, Ross (29) , on the left and myself on the right hanging out in Scottsdale, AZ. He is also a MTSU alumni and has been living in Phoenix, AZ for 2 years now where he secured a small engine pilot’s license and is working in the airplane hangers of Mesa Airlines learning the ropes of the business (not flying em’ though).
These are my boys! :) Rufus is the Siamese on the left and Truce is the Tabby below. I recommend adoption if anyone wants to get a pet. Rufus was 13 months old and very sick when I adopted him and now is a fat & spoiled 4yr old. Truce is the brave & daring baby one who loves to fetch, yes fetch! He is also my 4:30a.m. alarm clock! I wouldn't trade them for any thing!!
Besides hanging out with these guys, I also love to watch and play any sport. I take that back. I do not have the attention span to watch Golf, but I don't mind getting out on the green and playing a round, or try to. Last weekend I cheered on the Titans at their first preseason game where we BEAT the Rams and loved every minute of it! I'm not one of those crazy face painting, flaming red hair, giant foam finger wearing fans, but I'll sport the "Young" Titans Jersey and yell at good AND bad calls! I also try to squeeze in a Sounds game here and there and oh yes, who is NOT watching the Olympics!!! GO USA!!!!!!!
For thou art my rock and my fortress; therefore for thy name's sake lead me, and guide me.
Psalm 31:3
Psalm 31:3
Thanks for reading!!
~ALISON
Several years later, another job transfer moved us here to Tennessee. We have lived in Franklin for more than 13 years now. We have a wonderful son, Steven. He is 27, a bartender, and an accomplished artist living in Nashville. He has had more than a dozen art shows featured in Nashville, Chicago, and Dallas.
One of my passions is graphic arts and design, which was a position I held for a group of Nashville Radio stations for three years prior to coming to TLC. In my spare time, I love to read stories and books about Angels.
