<p>William P. Santulli, FACHE, is operating partner, Water Street Healthcare Partners, Chicago.</p> <p>He also serves as Chair of the American College of Healthcare Executives, an international professional society of more than 49,000 healthcare executives who lead hospitals, healthcare systems and other healthcare organizations. With comprehensive programs in credentialing, education, career counseling, publications and research, ACHE works toward its goal of being the preeminent professional society for leaders dedicated to advancing health.</p> <p>Board certified in healthcare management as an ACHE Fellow, Mr. Santulli served as an ACHE Governor from 2020 to 2023 and has served, and continues to serve on, several ACHE committees.</p> <p>A leader with an Advocate Health predecessor organization for 21 years, Mr. Santulli previously served as president, Advocate Health&#8211;Midwest Region, Downers Grove, Ill., from 2022 to 2024, COO of Advocate Aurora Health, Downers Grove, Ill., from 2018 to 2022; executive vice president and COO, Advocate Health Care, Oak Brook, Ill., from 2003 to 2018; and CEO, Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital, Downers Grove, Ill., from 2001 to 2003. Prior to joining Advocate Health, he was COO of the New England Medical Center&#8217;s Academic Medical Center, Boston, from 1999 to 2001; COO (1996 to 1999) and senior vice president (1992 to 1996), Central Iowa Health System, Des Moines; vice president, Valley Hospital Medical Center (UniHealth America), Van Nuys, Calif., from 1989 to 1992; and assistant vice president, Good Samaritan Community Healthcare, Puyallup, Wash., from 1985 to 1988. Earlier in his career he was an administrative fellow, Healthwest Foundation, Chatsworth, Calif., from 1984 to 1985; and an administrative resident, Metropolitan Medical Center, Minneapolis, from 1983 to 1984.</p> <p>In addition to his service to ACHE, Mr. Santulli serves on the boards of Moving Analytics and Renovo Solutions. Previously, he served as chair of the Illinois Hospital Association and on the boards of Chicago United, the Illinois Chamber of Commerce, the Des Moines and Los Angeles chapters of the American Red Cross and the YMCA of Boston, Des Moines and Los Angeles. In 2022, Mr. Santulli received the Service Award through ACHE&#8217;s Recognition Program.</p> <p>Mr. Santulli received a master&#8217;s degree in healthcare administration from the University of Minnesota and a master&#8217;s degree in sociology and health services research from the University of Florida. He also received a bachelor&#8217;s degree in sociology from the University of Notre Dame.</p>

Michele K. Sutton, FACHE, is president/CEO, North Oaks Health System, Hammond, La.<br /> <br /> She also serves as Chair-Elect of the American College of Healthcare Executives, an international professional society of more than 49,000 healthcare executives who lead hospitals, healthcare systems and other healthcare organizations. With comprehensive programs in credentialing, education, career counseling, publications and research, ACHE works toward its goal of being the preeminent professional society for leaders dedicated to advancing health.<br /> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>Board certified in healthcare management as an ACHE Fellow, Ms. Sutton served as an ACHE Governor from 2020 to 2023 and as the ACHE Regent for Louisiana from 2015 to 2018. She was also president of Louisiana Chapter of Healthcare Executives, an ACHE chapter, in 2014, in addition to serving on various chapter committees. &nbsp;</div> Ms. Sutton joined North Oaks Health System in 1988 as community resources officer. She served as executive vice president/COO from 2006 to 2016, before assuming her current title.<br /> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>In addition to her service to ACHE, Ms. Sutton has been a member of the Louisiana Hospital Association since 1988. She is treasurer of its board of trustees and immediate past chair of its political action committee, HOSPPAC. She also is a member of the LHA Trust Funds board of directors and has participated on committees for the American Hospital Association and the Louisiana Department of Health. Furthermore, former Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards appointed Ms. Sutton to serve on the Louisiana Emergency Response Network State Commission, representing hospital service districts. </div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>Ms. Sutton is the recipient of numerous awards and commendations. She received the Distinguished Service Award (2018 and 2022) through ACHE&#8217;s Recognition Program, the American Hospital Association Grassroots Champion Award (2022), the AHA PAC Most Valuable Player Award (2019 and 2021), Alumna of the Year Award, presented by the Southeastern Louisiana University Alumni Association (2019), the Chancellor&#8217;s Award for College Advancement (2020) and the Distinguished Alumni Award (2023) from Northshore Technical and Community College.</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>Ms. Sutton earned a master&#8217;s degree in business administration and a bachelor&#8217;s degree in marketing from Southeastern Louisiana University in Hammond, La. </div> <p> </p>

<p>Delvecchio S. Finley, FACHE, is president, Atrium Health Navicent, Macon, Ga.</p> <p>He also serves as Immediate Past Chair of the of the American College of Healthcare Executives, an international professional society of more than 49,000 healthcare executives who lead hospitals, healthcare systems and other healthcare organizations. With comprehensive programs in credentialing, education, career counseling, publications and research, ACHE works toward its goal of being the preeminent professional society for leaders dedicated to advancing health.</p> <p>Board certified in healthcare management as an ACHE Fellow, Mr. Finley served as an ACHE Governor from 2018 to 2021, as an ACHE Regent for California&#8212;Northern &amp; Central from 2007 to 2010, and on many ACHE committees. In 2014, he received the Robert S. Hudgens Memorial Award for Young Healthcare Executive of the Year.</p> <p>Before Mr. Finley assumed his current role in 2021, he was CEO, Alameda Health System, Oakland, Calif., from 2015 to 2021; CEO, LA County/Harbor&#8211;UCLA Medical Center, Torrance, Calif., from 2011 to 2015; vice president, Operations&#8211;Support and Professional Services, California Pacific Medical Center, from 2010 to 2011; interim COO, Laguna Honda Hospital and Rehabilitation Center, San Francisco, in 2009; and hospital associate administrator, Diagnostic and Support Services, Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center, from 2006 to 2009. From 2003 to 2006, he worked for the University of California, San Francisco, in various positions: administrative director, HIV/AIDS Division (2005 to 2006); division administrator, Occupational and Environmental Medicine (2004 to 2005); and division administrator, Hematology/Oncology Division (2003 to 2005).</p> <p>In addition to his service to ACHE, Mr. Finley serves as a board member for the Central Georgia Health Network, Georgia Chamber of Commerce, Georgia Hospital Association, Georgia Research Alliance, Navicent Health Foundation, NewTown Macon, Secure Health, Vizient Southern States and on the Executive Committee of the Georgia Alliance of Community Hospitals. He also serves as a member of the Council on Healthcare Spending and Value for <em>Health Affairs</em>. His prior board experience includes the American Hospital Association, California Hospital Association, the California Association of Public Hospitals and the Essential Hospitals Institute.</p> <p>He is the recipient of numerous awards and commendations. In 2015, <em>Modern Healthcare</em> recognized him through its &#8220;Up and Comers&#8221; program, and in 2016, named him one if its &#8220;Diversity Leaders to Watch.&#8221; He was also named in 2015 to <em>Becker&#8217;s Hospital Review</em>&#8217;s &#8220;Top 25 Healthcare Leaders Under 40&#8221; list, and in 2021, <em>Modern Healthcare</em> recognized him again, naming Mr. Finley one of the &#8220;Top 25 Diversity Leaders in Healthcare.&#8221; In 2022, he was included on <em>Georgia Trend</em> magazine&#8217;s &#8220;GEORGIA 500&#8221; list of the state&#8217;s most influential leaders. Additionally, Mr. Finley has received ACHE&#8217;s Service Award (2008), Distinguished Service Award (2011) and Exemplary Service Award (2014) through ACHE&#8217;s Recognition Program, and a Senior-Level Healthcare Executive Regent Award from ACHE in 2007.</p> <p>Mr. Finley earned a Master of Public Policy from Duke University&#8217;s Sanford Institute of Public Policy, Durham, N.C., a bachelor&#8217;s degree in chemistry from Emory University, Atlanta, and a graduate certificate in health policy, law and management from Duke University. In 2008, he was a fellow of the National Association of Public Hospitals and Health Systems, and from 2009 to 2012, Mr. Finley was a fellow of the Change Agent Program for the UCSF Center for Health Professions.</p>

<p>Deborah J. Bowen, FACHE, CAE, is president and CEO of the American College of Healthcare Executives, an international professional society of more than 49,000 healthcare executives who lead hospitals, healthcare systems and other healthcare organizations. With comprehensive programs in credentialing, education, career counseling, publications and research, ACHE works toward its goal of being the preeminent professional society for leaders dedicated to improving health.</p> <p>Before her appointment as president and CEO of ACHE, Ms. Bowen served as executive vice president and COO from 2003 to 2013, as vice president of administration from 1994 to 2000 and as director of government relations from 1992 to 1994.</p> <p>Outside her service to ACHE, from 2000 to 2003 Ms. Bowen served as deputy executive director at the Society of Actuaries in Schaumburg, Ill. She served as director of the division of communications from 1987 to 1992 and deputy director in the division of public affairs from 1986 to 1987 at the State Medical Society of Wisconsin in Madison. Her nonprofit healthcare experience also includes posts at the Medical College of Wisconsin and the Wisconsin Department of Health and Social Services, Bureau of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Services.</p> <p>Ms. Bowen serves on the board of the Institute for Diversity and Health Equity, an affiliate of the American Hospital Association, and she is president-designate of the International Hospital Federation Governing Council. Previously, she has served as chair of the boards of the Association Forum of Chicagoland and the Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education. </p> <p>Since becoming president and CEO of ACHE, Ms. Bowen has been recognized by <em>Modern Healthcare</em> as one of the Top 100 Most Influential People in Healthcare and one of the Top 25 Women in Healthcare. </p> <p>She is board certified in healthcare management and a Fellow of both ACHE and the American Society of Association Executives. She is also a Baldrige Executive Fellow and a Certified Association Executive.</p> <p>Ms. Bowen received a master&#8217;s degree in business administration from Loyola University Chicago and a master&#8217;s degree in science from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She holds a bachelor&#8217;s degree in psychology from Illinois State University, Normal, and completed the Executive Program in Healthcare Management at the Ohio State University.</p>

<p>Noel J. Cardenas, FACHE, is senior vice president/CEO, Memorial Hermann Southeast and Pearland Hospitals, Houston.</p> <p>He also serves on the Board of Governors of the American College of Healthcare Executives, an international professional society of more than 49,000 healthcare executives who lead hospitals, healthcare systems and other healthcare organizations. With comprehensive programs in credentialing, education, career counseling, publications and research, ACHE works toward its goal of being the preeminent professional society for leaders dedicated to advancing health.</p> <p>Board certified in healthcare management as an ACHE Fellow, Mr. Cardenas served as the ACHE Regent for Army from 2013 to 2015, and as president of the ACHE-SouthEast Texas Chapter from 2020 to 2021. He also served on several ACHE committees.</p> <p>Before assuming his current role in 2020, he was vice president, Operations/COO, Memorial Hermann Northeast Hospital, Humble, Texas, from 2015 to 2020. Prior to that, Mr. Cardenas served in the U.S. Army and Texas National Guard in the following roles: CEO/hospital commander, Reynolds Army Community Hospital, Fort Sill, Okla., from 2013 to 2015; COO, Brooke Army Medical Center/Healthcare System, Fort Sam Houston, Texas, from 2010 to 2013; CEO/commander, 421st Multifunctional Medical Battalion, Wiesbaden, Germany, from 2008 to 2010; CEO/commander, Medical Task Force 421st Multifunctional Medical Balad, Iraq, from 2008 to 2009; COO, Evans Army Community Hospital, Fort Carson, Colo., from 2006 to 2008; and COO, Raymond W. Bliss Army Health Center, Fort Huachuca, Ariz., from 2004 to 2006.</p> <p>In addition to his service to ACHE, Mr. Cardenas is a board member of the Pearland Chamber of Commerce, the Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership and Texas A&amp;M University School of Public Health External Advisory Council.</p> <p>He received the Senior-Level Healthcare Executive Regent Award from ACHE in 2008 as well as the Distinguished Service Award (2014) and the Exemplary Service Award (2016) through the ACHE Recognition Program, and an ACHE Governors Award in 2016.</p> <p>Mr. Cardenas earned a Master of Healthcare Administration degree from Baylor University, Waco, Texas, and a bachelor&#8217;s degree in biology from the University of Texas, Austin. In 2017, he participated in the Memorial Hermann Physician Network and Rice University Executive Education Program.</p>

Ajani N. Dunn, FACHE, is chief administrative officer, Mayo Clinic in Florida, Jacksonville, Fla. <br /> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>He also serves on the Board of Governors of the American College of Healthcare Executives, an international professional society of more than 49,000 healthcare executives who lead hospitals, healthcare systems and other healthcare organizations. With comprehensive programs in credentialing, education, career counseling, publications and research, ACHE works toward its goal of being the preeminent professional society for leaders dedicated to advancing health. </div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>Board certified in healthcare management as an ACHE Fellow, Mr. Dunn served as the ACHE Regent-at-Large for District 2 from 2019 to 2024 and on various ACHE committees. He was also president of ACHE&#8212;North Florida Chapter from 2010 to 2012, in addition to serving as the chair of various chapter committees.</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>Mr. Dunn joined Mayo Clinic in 2002 as an administrative fellow before moving into the role of operations manager in 2004. From 2006 to 2014, he served as operations administrator and as associate administrator from 2014 to 2021. Then, he was promoted to his current title of chief administrative officer. He also serves as Mayo Clinic&#8217;s interim chief digital officer.</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>In addition to his service to ACHE, Mr. Dunn serves on the board of the Nonprofit Center of Northeast Florida, the board of governors for Jacksonville (Fla.) Chamber of Commerce, and the board of directors for the World Affairs Council of Jacksonville (Fla.). He is also a member of Mayo Clinic&#8217;s board of trustees.</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>Mr. Dunn received the Service Award (2009), the Distinguished Service Award (2013) and the Exemplary Service Award (2018) through ACHE&#8217;s Recognition Program, as well as an Early Careerist Healthcare Executive Regent Award in 2005 and the Regent Award in 2012 from ACHE.</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>Mr. Dunn earned his master&#8217;s degree in healthcare administration and bachelor&#8217;s degree in physical therapy at the University of Florida. </div>

<p>Michael K. Givens, FACHE, COO/administrator, St. Bernards Medical Center, Jonesboro, Ark.</p> <p>He also serves on the Board of Governors of the American College of Healthcare Executives, an international professional society of more than 49,000 healthcare executives who lead hospitals, healthcare systems and other healthcare organizations. With comprehensive programs in credentialing, education, career counseling, publications and research, ACHE works toward its goal of being the preeminent professional society for leaders dedicated to advancing health.</p> <p>Board certified in healthcare management as an ACHE Fellow, Mr. Givens served as the ACHE Regent for Arkansas from 2019 to 2022 and on various ACHE committees. He was also president of the Arkansas Health Executives Forum, an ACHE chapter, from 2014 to 2016, in addition to serving as the chair of various chapter committees.</p> <p>Mr. Givens joined St. Bernards Medical Center in 2001 as director, patient care financial operations, before moving into the role of assistant vice president of patient care services that same year. In 2006, he was promoted to the position of vice president of patient care services&#8212;a role he held until 2010 before assuming his current title. Previously, he was a graduate teaching assistant at Harding University, Searcy, Ark., from 1999 to 2001, and an administrator with HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospitals in Arkansas from 1995 to 1999.</p> <p>In addition to his service to ACHE, Mr. Givens is a member of the Arkansas Health Executives Forum and a Northeast Arkansas district member of the Arkansas Hospital Association. He is also a volunteer with El Centro Hispano, the Hispanic Center of Jonesboro; a member of the Jonesboro Regional Chamber of Commerce; a preceptor for MHA Administrative Fellows at the University of Alabama, Birmingham; and an International Missions team leader.</p> <p>He has received various accolades during his career, including the Arkansas Hospital Association C.E. Melville Young Administrator of the Year in 2011. <em>Arkansas Business</em> recognized Mr. Givens as an &#8220;Outstanding Young Executive&#8221; in 2007 and named him to its &#8220;40 Under 40&#8221; list in 2009. Additionally, he received the Service Award (2011), the Distinguished Service Award (2015) and the Exemplary Service Award (2021) through ACHE&#8217;s Recognition Program, as well as an Early Careerist Healthcare Executive Regent Award from ACHE in 2006.</p> <p>Mr. Givens earned his MBA from Harding University, Searcy, Ark., and his bachelor&#8217;s degree from the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville.</p>

Wendy M. Horton, PharmD, FACHE, is CEO, UVA Health University Medical Center, Charlottesville, Va.<br /> <br /> She also serves on the Board of Governors of the American College of Healthcare Executives, an international professional society of more than 49,000 healthcare executives who lead hospitals, healthcare systems and other healthcare organizations. With comprehensive programs in credentialing, education, career counseling, publications and research, ACHE works toward its goal of being the preeminent professional society for leaders dedicated to advancing health. <br /> <br /> Board certified in healthcare management as an ACHE Fellow, Dr. Horton has served on various ACHE committees.<br /> <br /> Prior to her current role, she served as COO, UVA Medical Center, from 2020 to 2021. Previously, she served as chief administrative officer, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio, from 2017 to 2020. She also served the University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics, Madison, Wis., in a variety of roles, including vice president, operations, from 2014 to 2017; surgery program director, from 2009 to 2014; and senior clinical pharmacist/technology assessment analyst, from 2008 to 2009. <br /> <br /> In addition to her service to ACHE, Dr. Horton has held several volunteer leadership positions, including serving on the Vizient AMC CEO Executive Advisory Council and on the board of directors for Habitat for Humanity of Greater Charlottesville and the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists Foundation. She has also served as an at-large delegate for the American Hospital Association RPB Region 3.<br /> <br /> In 2023, Dr. Horton was honored as one of the Top Women Leaders in Healthcare by Modern Healthcare. Additionally, she received the Service Award (2018) through ACHE&#8217;s Recognition Program, as well as an Early Careerist Healthcare Executive Regent Award from ACHE in 2013.<br /> <br /> Dr. Horton earned a Doctor of Pharmacy from the University of Utah, a master&#8217;s degree in business administration from the University of Wisconsin&#8211;Madison and a Bachelor of Science in pharmacy from Oregon State University. <br /> <p> </p>

<p>Thomas B. Lanni Jr., FACHE, is principal, Kada Health, Troy, Mich.</p> <p>He also serves on the Board of Governors of the American College of Healthcare Executives, an international professional society of more than 49,000 healthcare executives who lead hospitals, healthcare systems and other healthcare organizations. With comprehensive programs in credentialing, education, career counseling, publications and research, ACHE works toward its goal of being the preeminent professional society for leaders dedicated to advancing health.</p> <p>Board certified in healthcare management as an ACHE Fellow, Mr. Lanni served as the ACHE Regent for Michigan &amp; Northwest Ohio from 2020 to 2023 and on numerous committees.</p> <p>He previously served as president, Corewell Health Beaumont Hospital, Troy (Mich.), from 2022 to 2023. He also served as COO, Beaumont Hospital, Dearborn (Mich.), from 2018 to 2022. Earlier, Mr. Lanni was vice president of oncology, medicine, imaging, physical medicine and rehabilitation, and respiratory therapy (2012 to 2018); administrative director (2010 to 2012); and business manager for the radiation oncology department (2007 to 2010) at Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak (Mich.) and Beaumont Health, Troy (Mich.).</p> <p>In addition to his service to ACHE, Mr. Lanni serves on the board of directors for the Leaders Advancing and Helping Communities, Macomb Community County Foundation Board and on the finance committee of Leadership Oakland. He also is an adjunct professor at the Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine.</p> <p>In 2012, Mr. Lanni received Beaumont's "Rising Star Leader Award," and in 2014, he was recognized as an "L. Brooks Patterson Elite 40 Under 40" awardee. He also received a Service Award through ACHE's Recognition Program in 2021.</p> <p>Mr. Lanni earned a Master of Business Administration from Walsh College and a bachelor's in chemistry from the University of Michigan.</p>

<p>Karin Larson-Pollock, MD, FACHE, is chief quality officer, North Division (Western Washington and Alaska), Providence, Seattle.</p> <p>She also serves on the Board of Governors of the American College of Healthcare Executives, an international professional society of more than 49,000 healthcare executives who lead hospitals, healthcare systems and other healthcare organizations. With comprehensive programs in credentialing, education, career counseling, publications and research, ACHE works toward its goal of being the preeminent professional society for leaders dedicated to advancing health.</p> <p>Board certified in healthcare management as an ACHE Fellow, Dr. Larson-Pollock served as the ACHE Regent for Washington from 2020 to 2023 and on various committees.</p> <p>Previously, Dr. Larson-Pollock served as chief quality officer, Providence&#8211;Puget Sound Region, Seattle, from 2022 to 2023; and chief quality and analytics officer (2017 to 2022), senior director of value analytics and care systems (2015 to 2017) and as an independent consultant (2012 to 2015) for Providence Regional Medical Center Everett (Wash.). Earlier, she held various leadership roles with Houston Methodist Hospital, including vice president, operations (2007 to 2011), executive director, Strategic Planning and Women&#8217;s Services (2006 to 2007), project director for the executive vice president (2006), vice president, operations (2004 to 2007) and administrative fellow (2004 to 2005).</p> <p>She has received several awards over the years, including the Exemplary Service Award (2022), the Distinguished Service Award (2018) and the Service Award (2013) through the ACHE Recognition Program, and the ACHE Senior-Level Regent Award (2015).</p> <p>Dr. Larson-Pollock earned a medical degree from Northwestern University Medical School, a Master of Business Administration from Northwestern&#8217;s Kellogg School of Management and a bachelor&#8217;s degree in business administration/marketing with a minor in German from the University of Montana. Between pursuing her graduate and undergraduate studies, Dr. Larson-Pollock served as a small business adviser with the U.S. Peace Corps in Kenya. In 2020, she received a certificate in business analytics from Harvard University&#8217;s Business Analytics Program, graduating with distinction. She is also an alumna of the Institute for Healthcare Improvement Chief Quality Officer Forum.</p>

<p>Michele R. Martz, CPA, FACHE, is president, UPMC Western Maryland, Cumberland.</p> <p>She also serves on the Board of Governors of the American College of Healthcare Executives, an international professional society of more than 49,000 healthcare executives who lead hospitals, healthcare systems and other healthcare organizations. With comprehensive programs in credentialing, education, career counseling, publications and research, ACHE works toward its goal of being the preeminent professional society for leaders dedicated to advancing health.</p> <p>Board certified in healthcare management as an ACHE Fellow, Ms. Martz has served on various ACHE committees.</p> <p>Prior to assuming her current role in 2021, Ms. Martz was senior vice president/CFO, UPMC Western Maryland and Western Maryland Health System, from 2019 to 2020, and before that, she worked at Western Maryland Health System in various capacities: vice president, Physician Enterprise (2012 to 2019); vice president, Financial Services (2002 to 2012); and director, budget and reimbursement (1992 to 2002). Earlier, she was budget and reimbursement specialist, Western Maryland Health System/Memorial Hospital from 1989 to 1992, and adjunct faculty, Business Administration, Allegany College, both in Cumberland, Md., as well as an accountant with Deloitte, Haskins &amp; Sells, Pittsburgh, from 1987 to 1989.</p> <p>In addition to her service to ACHE, Ms. Martz is a member of the board of directors for Maryland Physician Care, the Allegany College of Maryland and the Cumberland Economic Development Corp. She is also a member of the Maryland Hospital Association Council on Financial Policy and the West Virginia Society of CPAs, and she serves as treasurer for the United Way of the Potomac Highlands.</p> <p>Ms. Martz is also a Fellow of the Healthcare Financial Management Association. She earned her master&#8217;s degree in professional accountancy and her bachelor&#8217;s degree in business administration, with honors, from West Virginia University, Morgantown. In addition, she completed the Baldrige Executive Fellows Program with the National Institute of Standards and Technology, U.S. Department of Commerce, from 2018 to 2019, and ACHE&#8217;s Senior Executive Program in 2014.</p>

<p>Dodie McElmurray, FACHE, is CEO, Community Hospitals, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson.</p> <p>She also serves on the Board of Governors of the American College of Healthcare Executives, an international professional society of more than 49,000 healthcare executives who lead hospitals, healthcare systems and other healthcare organizations. With comprehensive programs in credentialing, education, career counseling, publications and research, ACHE works toward its goal of being the preeminent professional society for leaders dedicated to advancing health. </p> <p>Board certified in healthcare management as an ACHE Fellow, Ms. McElmurray served as ACHE Regent for Mississippi from 2014 to 2017, on various ACHE committees and as president-elect for the Mississippi Healthcare Executives, an ACHE chapter, from 2013 to 2014.</p> <p>Before joining the University of Mississippi Medical Center in 2020, Ms. McElmurray was COO, West Jefferson Medical Center, Marrero, La., from 2017 to 2020, and COO, Greenwood (Miss.) Leflore Hospital from 2014 to 2017. Between 2003 and 2014, she worked at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, in various capacities: administrator, Clinical Support Services (2006 to 2014); assistant administrator (2005 to 2006); clinical director, Neurosciences and Orthopedics (2004 to 2005); and assistant director, Nursing (2003 to 2004). Earlier, she was a professional consultant, Beverly Enterprises, Fort Smith, Ark., from 2002 to 2003; director, Nursing, Beverly Healthcare, Searcy, Ark., from 2001 to 2002; director, Nursing/administrator-in-training, Walter B. Crook Nursing Facility, Ruleville, Miss., from 2000 to 2001; unit manager, Ruleville (Miss.) Healthcare, from 1998 to 2000; staff nurse, North Sunflower County Hospital, Ruleville, Miss., from 1999 to 2001; and staff nurse, Continue Care Home Health, Indianola, Miss., from 1997 to 1998.</p> <p>In addition to her service to ACHE, Ms. McElmurray is a member of the Grenada Rotary Club and the Mississippi Hospital Association Board of Governors. Additionally, she serves as chair of the Mississippi Hospital Association&#8217;s Delta Council and its Committee on Quality.</p> <p>She has received several awards during her career. In 2012, the <em>Mississippi Business Journal</em> named Ms. McElmurray as a finalist for &#8220;Business Woman of the Year,&#8221; and in 2011, included her on its &#8220;Top 50 Business Women&#8221; list. She also received the Service Award (2017) through ACHE&#8217;s Recognition Program and an Early Careerist Healthcare Executive Regent Award from ACHE in 2013.</p> <p>Ms. McElmurray earned her MBA and a master&#8217;s degree in nursing from the University of Phoenix and a bachelor&#8217;s degree in nursing from Delta State University, Cleveland, Miss.</p>

<div>Alfred A. Montoya Jr., FACHE, is acting assistant under secretary for health, support services/deputy assistant under secretary for health, operations, Veterans Health Administration/Department of Veterans Affairs, Washington, D.C.</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>He also serves on the Board of Governors of the American College of Healthcare Executives, an international professional society of more than 49,000 healthcare executives who lead hospitals, healthcare systems and other healthcare organizations. With comprehensive programs in credentialing, education, career counseling, publications and research, ACHE works toward its goal of being the preeminent professional society for leaders dedicated to advancing health.</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>Board certified in healthcare management as an ACHE Fellow, Mr. Montoya served as the ACHE Regent for Veterans Affairs from 2022 to 2024 and on various ACHE committees.</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div> </div><div>Mr. Montoya was appointed to his current role in February 2023. Prior to that, he served as senior advisor to the U.S. deputy under secretary for health, Department of Veterans Affairs, from 2022 to 2023. He served as medical center director, VA Connecticut Healthcare System, from 2019 to 2022, medical center director, Manchester VA Medical Center, from 2018 to 2019, medical center director, White River Junction VA Medical Center, from 2016 to 2018, and assistant director, VA Connecticut Healthcare System, from 2012 to 2016. He previously served in the U.S. Air Force for over 10 years.</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>Mr. Montoya served as a mentor in the 2023 mentor program for the National Association of Hispanic Federal Executives.</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div> </div>In 2018, Mr. Montoya received the James A. Hamilton Founders Award from the New Hampshire Hospital Association, and he received the VA Secretary&#8217;s Award for Excellence in Nursing and Advancement of Nursing Programs in 2019. He also received the Early Careerist Healthcare Executive Regent Award in 2018 from ACHE. <br /><div>&nbsp;</div><div>Mr. Montoya earned his Master of Science degree in healthcare administration from Walden University, Minneapolis, in 2011, and his bachelor's degree in occupational education from Wayland Baptist University, Plainview, Texas, in 2003.</div>

<p>Frances C. Roesch, FACHE, is director, Administration, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Health Sciences, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, and business manager, Hamilton Obstetrics and Gynecology Associates.</p> <p>She also serves on the Board of Governors of the American College of Healthcare Executives, an international professional society of more than 49,000 healthcare executives who lead hospitals, healthcare systems and other healthcare organizations. With comprehensive programs in credentialing, education, career counseling, publications and research, ACHE works toward its goal of being the preeminent professional society for leaders dedicated to advancing health.</p> <p>Board certified in healthcare management as an ACHE Fellow, Ms. Roesch served as the ACHE Regent for Canada from 2020 to 2023 and has served on numerous committees. She was also the Stuart A. Wesbury Jr. Postgraduate Fellow at ACHE from 1998 to 1999.</p> <p>Before joining McMaster University in 2019, Ms. Roesch was executive director and privacy officer, Queen Square Doctors, Brampton, Ontario, from 2016 to 2018, and senior program associate, The Change Foundation, Toronto, from 2015 to 2016. From 2011 to 2014, she was director, Medical Affairs, at Joseph Brant Hospital, Burlington, Ontario. She held the position of director, Medical Affairs and Medical Recruitment, Chatham-Kent (Ontario) Health Alliance, from 2007 to 2011, and medical recruiter, Brant Community Healthcare System, Brantford, Ontario, from 2002 to 2007. Earlier in her career, Ms. Roesch was editor/assistant editor, Illinois State Medical Society, Chicago, from 2000 to 2002.</p> <p>In addition to her service to ACHE, she serves as the treasurer of the board of directors of the De dwa da dhes nye&gt;s Aboriginal Health Centre, and she is a member of the Capital Committee. Ms. Roesch is also a member of the Canadian College of Health Leaders and was a founding member and treasurer of the board of directors of the Canadian Association of Staff Physician Recruiters. Through ACHE's Recognition Program, she has received the Service Award (2013), Distinguished Service Award (2018) and the Exemplary Service Award (2021).</p> <p>Ms. Roesch earned a master's degree in health administration from the University of Memphis, Memphis, Tenn., and a bachelor's degree in public relations from Mount Saint Vincent University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. She also holds a certificate in health law from Osgoode Hall Law School, York University, Toronto.</p>

<p>Solomon A. Torres, FACHE, is deputy executive director/COO, Brookdale University Hospital Medical Center, New York City.</p> <p>He also serves on the Board of Governors of the American College of Healthcare Executives, an international professional society of more than 49,000 healthcare executives who lead hospitals, healthcare systems and other healthcare organizations. With comprehensive programs in credentialing, education, career counseling, publications and research, ACHE works toward its goal of being the preeminent professional society for leaders dedicated to advancing health.</p> <p>Board certified in healthcare management as an ACHE Fellow, Mr. Torres served as the ACHE Regent for New York&#8212;Metropolitan New York, from 2016 to 2019 and on several committees.</p> <p>Before he joined Brookdale Hospital Medical Center in 2021, Mr. Torres served as interim COO, St. Christopher's Hospital for Children, Philadelphia, from 2019 to 2021. Earlier in his career, he held various senior leadership roles at several major academic medical centers in New York including NewYork-Presbyterian, New York University Winthrop Hospital (now called NYU Langone Hospital), Mount Sinai Beth Israel and Northwell Health Long Island Jewish Medical Center. He launched his career at the Jacobi Medical Center and also held a leadership position at Columbia University Irving Medical Center.</p> <p>In addition to his service to ACHE, Mr. Torres is an assistant professor in the School of Population Studies at Hofstra University, where he teaches healthcare leadership in the graduate program. He is also a member of the New York-based Healthcare Executives Club, where he serves on the executive committee as a member at large.</p> <p>Mr. Torres has received several awards from ACHE during his career: the Early Careerist Regent Award (1998), the Senior Careerist Regent Award (2007) and the Service Award (2017) through ACHE's Recognition Program.</p> <p>Mr. Torres earned his MPA from the Wagner School of New York University and his bachelor's from Rutgers University, where he was named the Outstanding Male Graduate of his class. He also holds a valid long-term care license.</p>

<p>Monica C. Vargas-Mahar, FACHE, is the market CEO, Carondelet Health Network/CEO, St. Joseph’s Hospital, Tucson, Ariz.</p> <p>She also serves on the Board of Governors of the American College of Healthcare Executives, an international professional society of more than 49,000 healthcare executives who lead hospitals, healthcare systems and other healthcare organizations. With comprehensive programs in credentialing, education, career counseling, publications and research, ACHE works toward its goal of being the preeminent professional society for leaders dedicated to advancing health.</p> <p>Board certified in healthcare management as an ACHE Fellow, Ms. Vargas-Mahar has served on various ACHE committees.</p> <p>She most recently served as CEO at The Hospitals of Providence East Campus in El Paso, Texas, from 2014 to 2021, and as CEO, The Hospitals of Providence Sierra Campus, El Paso, Texas, from 2014 to 2018. She previously served as COO and vice president of ancillary services. </p> <p>In addition to her service to ACHE, Ms. Vargas-Mahar has served as a board member of numerous organizations, including United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona, Campus Research Corporation, Texas Lyceum and International Women’s Forum Arizona. She has also served as a board member of Trinity University’s Healthcare Administration program and Loretto Academy High School. She also served as chair of National Association of Latino Healthcare Executives.</p> <p>In 2012, Ms. Vargas-Mahar was named an "Up & Comer" by Modern Healthcare. Additionally, she received the Service Award (2021) through ACHE’s Recognition Program.</p> <p>Ms. Vargas-Mahar earned her master’s degree in healthcare administration from Trinity University and a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Loyola Marymount University.</p>