Michele K. Sutton, FACHE, is president/CEO, North Oaks Health System, Hammond, La.<br /> <div> </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.  </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> </div> <div>In addition to her service to ACHE, Ms. Sutton has been a member of the Louisiana Hospital Association since 1988. She is vice chair 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, and Gov. Jeff Landry has reappointed her this year to continue her service. </div> <div> </div> <div>Ms. Sutton is the recipient of numerous awards and commendations. She received the Distinguished Service Award (2018 and 2022) through ACHE’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’s Award for College Advancement (2020) and the Distinguished Alumni Award (2023) from Northshore Technical and Community College.</div> <div> </div> <div>Ms. Sutton earned a master’s degree in business administration and a bachelor’s degree in marketing from Southeastern Louisiana University in Hammond, La. </div> <p> </p>

Noel J. Cárdenas, FACHE, is senior vice president/CEO, Memorial Hermann Southeast and Pearland Hospitals, Houston. Board certified in healthcare management as an ACHE Fellow, Mr. Cárdenas served as an ACHE Governor from 2022 to 2025, 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. 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. Cárdenas 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. In addition to his service to ACHE, Mr. Cárdenas is a board member of the Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership and Texas A&M University School of Public Health External Advisory Council. He received the Senior-Level Healthcare Executive Regent Award from ACHE in 2008 and 2023 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. Mr. Cárdenas earned a Master of Healthcare Administration degree from Baylor University, Waco, Texas, and a bachelor’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>William P. Santulli, FACHE, is operating partner, Water Street Healthcare Partners, Chicago.</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–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’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 Mr. Santulli serves on the boards of Movn Health, Renovo Solutions and Medspeed. 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’s Recognition Program, as well as the Career Achievement Regent Award in 2024 from ACHE.</p> <p>Mr. Santulli received a master’s degree in healthcare administration from the University of Minnesota and a master’s degree in sociology and health services research from the University of Florida. He also received a bachelor’s degree in sociology from the University of Notre Dame.</p>

<p>Deborah J. Bowen, FACHE, CAE, is president and CEO of the American College of Healthcare Executives.</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 past president 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><i>Modern Healthcare</i></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’s degree in business administration from Loyola University Chicago and a master’s degree in science from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Illinois State University, Normal, and completed the Executive Program in Healthcare Management at the Ohio State University.</p>

Jennifer D. Alderfer, FACHE, is president, Lifepoint Health, Western Division, Brentwood, Tenn. Board certified in healthcare management as an ACHE Fellow, Ms. Alderfer served as the Regent for Colorado from 2013 to 2016 and on various ACHE committees. Prior to her current role, Ms. Alderfer served as market president, Intermountain Health's Montana | Wyoming Market/president, St. Vincent Healthcare, Billings, Mont., from 2021 to 2023. She also served as system transformation officer, SCL Health, Broomfield, Colo., from 2019 to 2021, and president, Good Samaritan Medical Center, Lafayette, Colo, from 2017 to 2021. Ms. Alderfer served HCA’s North Suburban Medical Center in Thornton, Colo., as president/CEO from 2010 to 2017 and COO from 2007 to 2010. She was also associate administrator/COO, HCA The Medical Center of Aurora (Colo.) from 2003 to 2006. In addition to her service to ACHE, Ms. Alderfer has held several leadership positions in professional and community organizations, including serving on the board of directors for the Colorado Hospital Association and the Montana Hospital Association. She also served on the board of directors for Big Sky Care Connect and the Billings (Mont.) Chamber of Commerce. In 2019, she was the chair of the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women campaign in Denver. In 2017, Ms. Alderfer was a Denver Business Journal Outstanding Women in Business finalist. She received the Distinguished Service Award (2017) and the Service Award (2014) through ACHE’s Recognition Program. Additionally, she received the Regent Award in 2010 from ACHE. Ms. Alderfer holds a Master of Business Administration and a Master of Health Administration from the University of Colorado at Denver and a Bachelor of Science in biology from Kansas State University.

Ajani N. Dunn, FACHE, is chief administrative officer, Mayo Clinic in Florida, Jacksonville, Fla. <br /> <div> </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—North Florida Chapter from 2010 to 2012, in addition to serving as the chair of various chapter committees.</div> <div> </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’s interim chief digital officer.</div> <div> </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’s board of trustees.</div> <div> </div> <div>Mr. Dunn received the Service Award (2009), the Distinguished Service Award (2013) and the Exemplary Service Award (2018) through ACHE’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> </div> <div>Mr. Dunn earned his master’s degree in healthcare administration and bachelor’s degree in physical therapy at the University of Florida. </div>

<p>Corwin N. Harper, FACHE, is president, Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Georgia, Atlanta.</p><p>Board certified in healthcare management as an ACHE Fellow, Mr. Harper served as the ACHE Regent-at-Large for District 5 in 2021 and on various ACHE committees.</p><p>Prior to his current role, Mr. Harper served as CEO, Ochsner LSU Health North Louisiana, Covington, La., from 2023 to 2024. He also served as the regional CEO/chief growth officer, Ochsner Health, New Orleans, from 2021 to 2023, senior vice president/area manager, Kaiser Permanente Napa—Solano Area, Vallejo, Calif., from 2014 to 2021, and senior vice president/area manager, Kaiser Permanente, Modesto, Calif., from 2005 to 2014. He also served Kaiser Permanente, Fresno, Calif., in a variety of roles, including senior vice president/area manager, from 2004 to 2005, medical group administrator/director, hospital operations, from 2002 to 2004, and medical group administrator, from 1996 to 2002. Additionally, he served as vice president, professional services, Mt. Sinai Hospital Medical Center, Chicago, from 1994 to 1996.</p><p>In addition to his service to ACHE, Mr. Harper serves as a preceptor for the U.S. Army-Baylor University Residency Program. He previously served on the University of the Pacific Board of Regents Finance Committee.</p><p>In 2022, Mr. Harper received the Bernard J. Tyson Award from the National Association of Health Services Executives, and Savoy Magazine named him to its Most Influential Black Executives in Corporate America list. He also received the Service Award in 2008 through ACHE’s Recognition Program.</p><p>Mr. Harper earned a Master of Health Care Administration from Baylor University and a bachelor’s degree in biology from The Citadel.</p>

Wendy M. Horton, PharmD, FACHE, is CEO, UVA Health University Medical Center, Charlottesville, Va.<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’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’s degree in business administration from the University of Wisconsin–Madison and a Bachelor of Science in pharmacy from Oregon State University. <br /> <p> </p>

<p>Thomas B. Lanni Jr., FACHE, is Michigan Market CEO, Solaris Health, Troy, Mich.</p> <p>Board certified in healthcare management as an ACHE Fellow, Mr. Lanni served as the ACHE Regent for Michigan & Northwest Ohio from 2020 to 2023 and on numerous committees.</p> <p>He previously served as principal, Kada Health, Troy, Mich., from 2023 to 2024. He also served as president, Corewell Health Beaumont Hospital, Troy (Mich.), from 2022 to 2023, and 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 vice president/chief quality officer, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, Seattle.</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, North Division (Western Washington and Alaska, Providence, Seattle, from 2023 to 2025. She also served as chief quality officer, Providence–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’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’s Kellogg School of Management and a bachelor’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’s Business Analytics Program, graduating with distinction. She is also an alumna of the Institute for Healthcare Improvement Chief Quality Officer Forum.</p>

<p>Alfred A. Montoya Jr., FACHE, is deputy COO, Veterans Health Administration/Department of Veterans Affairs, Washington, D.C. 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.</p><p>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.</p><p>Mr. Montoya served as a mentor in the 2023 mentor program for the National Association of Hispanic Federal Executives.</p><p>In 2018, Mr. Montoya received the James A. Hamilton Founders Award from the New Hampshire Hospital Association, and he received the VA Secretary’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.</p><p>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.</p>

Bonnie Panlasigui, FACHE, is senior vice president, Kaiser Permanente, Santa Clara Area. Board certified in healthcare management as an ACHE Fellow, Ms. Panlasigui served as the ACHE Regent-at-Large for District 5 from 2021 to 2023 and on various ACHE committees. Prior to her current role, Ms. Panlasigui served as president, Summa Health Hospitals, Akron, Ohio, from 2023 to 2024. She also serves as an adjunct professor for the George Washington University online executive MHA program. She served as COO, Dignity Health—St. Mary Medical Center, Long Beach, Calif., from 2018 to 2023, consultant, WittKieffer, from 2016 to 2018, chief administrative officer, Alameda (Calif.) Hospital from 2014 to 2016, and COO, Dupont Hospital—Lutheran Health Network, from 2011 to 2014. Ms. Panlasigui also served as associate administrator, HCA—Riverside (Calif.) Community Hospital and Horizon Medical Center, Nashville, Tenn., from 2006 to 2010. In addition to her service to ACHE, Ms. Panlasigui serves on the board of Akron Symphony Orchestra and is part of Signature Class 41 with Leadership Akron. She is also president of the George Washington University MHA Alumni Association. Ms. Panlasigui received the Senior-Level Healthcare Executive Regent Award from ACHE in 2017. Additionally, Ms. Panlasigui was named an “Up & Comer” by Modern Healthcare in 2016. In 2005, she was a founding board member of the Asian Healthcare Leaders Association, which is now ACHE’s Asian Healthcare Leaders Community Committee. Ms. Panlasigui earned a Master of Health Services Administration from George Washington University’s Milken School of Public Health, Washington, D.C., and a bachelor’s degree in health promotion disease prevention from University of Southern California’s Keck School of Medicine. She also participated in the Summer Enrichment Program through ACHE and the American Hospital Association’s Institute for Diversity and Health Equity.

<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>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>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 senior vice president/COO, Calvary Hospital, Bronx, N.Y.</p> <p>Board certified in healthcare management as an ACHE Fellow, Mr. Torres served as the ACHE Regent for New York—Metropolitan New York, from 2016 to 2019 and on several committees.</p> <p>Before he joined Calvary Hospital, Mr. Torres served as deputy executive director/COO, Brookdale University Hospital Medical Center, from 2021 to 2025. He also 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 50,000 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>

Peter J. Wright, FACHE, is president/CEO, Northwestern Medical Center, St. Albans, Vt. Board certified in healthcare management as an ACHE Fellow, Mr. Wright served as the ACHE Regent for New Hampshire from 2012 to 2015 and on various ACHE committees. He was also president of the ACHE of Northern New England, an ACHE chapter, from 2010 to 2012, in addition to serving as the chair of various chapter committees. Prior to his current role, Mr. Wright served as president, Bridgton (Maine) Hospital and Rumford (Maine) Hospital/senior vice president, Central Maine Healthcare, Lewiston, Maine, from 2019 to 2022. He also served as the president/CEO, Valley Regional Healthcare, Claremont, N.H., from 2013 to 2019, COO, Littleton (N.H.) Regional Healthcare, from 2007 to 2013, and senior director of planning, Development/ Medical Group Operations, Copley Health Systems, Morrisville, Vt., from 2006 to 2007. In addition to his service to ACHE, Mr. Wright has held several leadership positions, including serving on the American Hospital Association’s board of trustees and as the chair of the AHA’s regional policy board for New England. He is also a former trustee of Vermont State University. Additionally, he has served as a mentor for the Thomas C. Dolan Diversity in Executive Leadership Program and the AHA Next Generation Leadership Fellowship. Mr. Wright received the Exemplary Service Award (2014), the Distinguished Service Award (2011) and the Service Award (2008) through ACHE’s Recognition Program. He also received a Regent Award in 2008 from ACHE. He also received the Lyndon State College Loyalty Award in 2007. Mr. Wright earned a master’s degree in health care delivery science from Dartmouth College, a master’s degree in administration from St. Michael’s College and a bachelor’s degree from Lyndon State College.