Class of 1967
Inducted September 30, 2016
Education:
- Jefferson High School, 1967
- Moorhead State, B.A. Business and Economics, 1971
- Concordia College, Healthcare Administration, 1971
- University of Minnesota, Master Degree Healthcare Administration, 1979
Accomplishments/Work History:
- CEO, Douglas County Hospital, Alexandria MN, 1983-2011
- Nation’s Top 100 Hospitals Award, Douglas County Hospital, 2001 and 2008
- Chairman, Minnesota Hospital Association Board, 1990
- Member, Minnesota Hospital Association Board of Directors, 1988-1994
- Distinguished Service Award, Minnesota Hospital Association, 1994
- Outstanding Citizen of the Year, Alexandria Eagles Club, 2002
- State’s Appointee, Rural Health Advisory Committee
- Delegate, House of Delegates, Regional Policy Board 6, American Hospital Association
- Associate Administrator, Douglas County Hospital, Alexandria MN, 1973-1980
- Fellow, American College of Hospital Administrators
- Board of Directors – Alexandria Community Foundation, Alexandria Education Foundation, Alexandria Habitat for Humanity, Alexandria Technical College Foundation, Alexandria Area Economic Development Commission, Alexandria Chamber of Commerce, United Way
- Committee Member, Alexandria Star City Task Force
- Board of Directors, Rural Health Alliance
- Board of Directors, Minnesota Hospital and Healthcare Partnership
- Adjunct Faculty, Preceptor, Lecturer, U of M and Concordia College Programs in Hospital Administration, 1985-1988