Julie Norris

Chief Executive Officer

Julie Norris is the Chief Executive Officer and owner of M. Joseph Medical, LLC. Dedicating more than 30 years to the company, she has extensive experience in the workers’ compensation industry, specializing in Prescription Benefit Management and Ancillary products and services. In January 2014, Julie succeeded Michael J. Bartlett as CEO and has since led the company through continued growth while maintaining its reputation for exceptional customer service, competitive pricing, and quality products.

As CEO, Julie fosters a collaborative and results-oriented culture, building a dedicated team committed to delivering innovative solutions and outstanding service to clients nationwide. Her leadership is rooted in developing lasting partnerships, driving operational excellence, and creating long-term value for customers, employees, and stakeholders.

Throughout her career, Julie has been involved in numerous professional and industry organizations, including the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO), Greater Louisville Inc., Women Leaders in Insurance, the Mississippi Self-Insurers Association, South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Educational Association, Kentucky Self-Insurers Association, Virginia Self-Insurers Association, and several regional chapters of the Risk and Insurance Management Society (RIMS). Most recently, she achieved certification as a Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE) through the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC), reflecting the company’s commitment to excellence, innovation, and diversity.

Julie earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Louisville. She and her husband, Matt, are the proud parents of two daughters.

Matt Norris

Managing Director

Matt brings more than 23 years of experience in the insurance industry, having built a successful career with Progressive Insurance. Throughout his tenure, he held a variety of leadership roles and was promoted to Claims Manager for Kentucky in 2016, where he oversaw claims operations and helped drive organizational performance, customer satisfaction, and team development.

After more than two decades on the carrier side, Matt chose to pursue a new opportunity with M. Joseph Medical. Leveraging his extensive insurance expertise and leadership experience, he supports the company’s growth and success, bridging the gap between healthcare services and insurance processes. His deep understanding of claims management, operational efficiency, and client relations provides valuable insight which benefits both the organization and the patients it serves.

Outside of his professional accomplishments, Matt is a proud father of two daughters. He values family, leadership, and community, bringing the same dedication and commitment to his personal life that has defined his career. Matt is committed to delivering exceptional service, fostering strong partnerships, and contributing to the continued expansion of M. Joseph Medical through his industry knowledge and dedication to excellence.

Katie Lee

Vice President

In recognition of her leadership and contributions to the organization, Katie was promoted to Vice President in January 2026. In this role, she continues to drive growth initiatives, strengthen client engagement, and support the company’s strategic objectives across the workers’ compensation marketplace.

Katie is responsible for managing client relationships for pharmacy and ancillary services and is instrumental in fostering long-term client partnerships. Katie’s experience and attention to detail add value to trusted relationships and ensure the effective delivery of cost-containment solutions. She oversees the implementation of new client accounts, promotes ongoing process improvement initiatives, and manages the sales team.

Katie serves on the Board of the Kentucky Self-Insurers Association.  She is an active member in the Ohio Self-Insurers Association, West Virginia Self-Insurers Association, Indiana Workers’ Compensation Institute, Tennessee Self-Insurers Association, and South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Association. She also participates in regional RIMS chapters and the Southern Association of Workers’ Comp Administrators events.

Prior to joining M. Joseph in 2007, Katie was a Sales Leader and Manager at BB&T. Katie holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from the University of Kentucky.

Kimberley Sparks

Controller

Kimberley serves as the Financial Controller of M. Joseph Medical and oversees the Human Resources departments for both M. Joseph Medical and M. Joseph Respiratory. Since joining M. Joseph Medical in 2006, she has played a key role in the company’s organizational growth and financial stability. Drawing on 15 years of bank management experience, Kimberley brings strong leadership, financial expertise, and operational insight to her role.

Dedicated to fostering a positive workplace culture, Kimberley is committed to supporting employees and creating an environment that contributes to exceptional client service and overall organizational success.

Kimberley is a member of the East Louisville Chamber as well as a member of SHRM. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Spalding University.

Russell Williams

Director of Operations

Russ is the acting Director of Operations for M. Joseph Medical since February 2025. Beginning with the company in 2009, he previously served in Customer Service, Audit, Sales and Supervisory roles and continues to manage the Ancillary Department to date.

Russ is responsible for collaborating with leadership to assess and improve internal systems and efficiencies, identify and implement risk management and compliance practices, elevate service standards, review and leverage vendor partnerships and volumes, facilitate team member development, scale sound departmental procedures and forecast, in support of long-term company objectives. To deliver best in class service and competitive cost containment, his cooperative strategy blends the objective with the subjective to create greater value for our injured workers and partners.

Russ earned his undergraduate degree with the University of Kentucky and a Master’s of Science from the University of Louisville, School of Medicine. He enjoys spending time with his young family and being outdoors.