Our team

Meet the people on a mission to eradicate uncertainty.

Leadership

TriCore has emerged as New Mexico’s leader in clinical laboratory services under the direction of more than 30 pathologists and scientific directors. Through our unparalleled testing expertise, we find the right signs to shine a light on progress and guide those who heal our communities in the right direction.

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Robin Divine

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Robin Divine is experienced in integrated health systems, she provides insight about critical interdependencies leading to successful collaborations. Robin earned an Executive MBA with a healthcare concentration from the University of New Mexico and a bachelor’s degree from Colorado College. She is an Executive Fellow of Advisory Board.

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Eric Carbonneau

Chief Operating Officer

Eric Carbonneau leads all of TriCore’s Laboratories, the Research Institute, Patient Care Centers, Client Relations, and Information Technology divisions. Affiliated with TriCore for over 25 years, Eric inspires and facilitates excellence by providing the vision, leadership, and innovation necessary to ensure operational controls, administrative procedures, and personnel are in place to effectively grow the enterprise. Eric received his Medical Lab Scientist degree from the University of New Mexico and holds a Master's Degree in Health Systems from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey.

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David G. Grenache, PhD

Chief Scientific Officer

Dr. Grenache works cooperatively to develop and implement TriCore’s scientific research strategy. He is also the laboratory director of TriCore’s flagship Core Laboratory, the medical director of immunology and point-of-care testing, and a clinical professor of pathology at the University of New Mexico. A board-certified clinical chemist with 30+ years of experience in laboratory diagnostics, his clinical interests are focused on the use of laboratory data to gain insights into population health and reproductive biochemistry.

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Chris Michalski

CHIEF PEOPLE OFFICER

Chris Michalski oversees the strategic direction of human resources functions for TriCore. With over 20 years’ leadership experience, Chris is dedicated to fostering a positive workplace culture and aligning people practices with organizational objectives. Chris holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Wayne State University. His commitment to excellence, coupled with certifications such as SHRM-SCP, PMP, and Six Sigma Green Belt, reflects his intellectual curiosity and disciplined project management.

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Ella Watt

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

Ella Watt leads TriCore’s Accounting and Finance teams. She brings more than 30 years of financial expertise and has worked in the healthcare field for more than 22 years, bringing varied experiences with health systems and hospital settings. Ella is a proven leader with streamlining processes, ensuring internal controls, and strengthening fiscal management. She is licensed as a Certified Public Accountant.

Medical Directors

The experts behind the experts.

Putting the right answers in the hands of our community’s providers requires unmatched expertise. TriCore is proud to work with the finest MD pathologists and PhDs, both in-house and from New Mexico’s premier pathology organizations.

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Hospital Laboratory Directors