Chicago, IL – Embracing the theme of quality at their 2009 Annual Convention and Exposition, held in Chicago, Illinois this week, the American Health Care Association (AHCA), the nation’s largest association of professional long term health care providers, announced the results of its recent Board of Governors’ elections.
AHCA’s Board of Governors is comprised of leading long term care providers and elected at the convention. Robert Van Dyk from New Jersey was elected Chair while Neil Pruitt, Jr. from Georgia was elected to the Vice Chair position. Leonard Russ from New York was elected AHCA Secretary/Treasurer. Four at-large board members elected were: Lane M. Bowen from Kentucky, Orlando Bisbano, Jr. from Rhode Island, Fran Kirley from Maryland, and Ted LeNeave from Virginia.
In addition to those elected this year, continuing to serve on the board are: Immediate Past Chair Rick Miller; At-Large Representatives Richard Mendlen, Gail Clarkson, Richard Kase and William Levering. Wade Peterson from North Dakota will serve as the Not For Profit Representative.
AHCA is also pleased to welcome three ex-officio board representatives: National Center for Assisted Living (NCAL) Representative Nicolette Merino from Oregon; Affiliated State Health Care Association Executives (ASHCAE) Representative Jim Carlson from Oregon; and Associate Business Member (ABM) Representative Gail Rader from New Jersey.
“AHCA is honored to have such a distinguished Board of Governors,” stated Bruce Yarwood, President and CEO of AHCA, who also serves on the board. “These individuals will help AHCA continue to build a future focusing on the vitality of our long term care community and strengthen efforts to improve the quality of care for millions of elderly and disabled Americans nationwide.”
The American Health Care Association commends the dedication and commitment of all Board of Governors members, who continue to expertly fulfill their roles and dedication to long term care.
As the nation’s largest association of long term and post-acute care providers, the American Health Care Association (AHCA) advocates for quality care and services for frail, elderly and disabled Americans. Compassionate and caring employees provide essential care to one million individuals in our 11,000 not-for-profit and proprietary member facilities.