Edson Spencer, Jr. elected board chair, Allina Hospitals & Clinics
MINNEAPOLIS 06/15/2007--Edson Spencer, Jr. has been elected chair of the board of Allina Hospitals & Clinics. He succeeds Rollie Crawford, who has served as board chair since 2005. Spencer is the founder and chair of Affinity Capital of Minneapolis, and has been a member of the Allina board since 2004.
"Ed Spencer brings an outstanding record of achievement and service to the role of Allina board chair," said Crawford.
"His passion for health care and outstanding financial acumen will be tremendous assets as we continue to advance the Allina mission of providing exceptional care to the communities we serve."
Prior to founding Affinity Capital, Spencer was principal and co-founder of Peterson-Spencer-Fansler Company, the predecessor of Affinity Capital. He also spent eight years as a senior officer of Dyco Petroleum, Inc., a large independent oil and gas corporation. Spencer has an MBA from Columbia University and a BA from Williams College.
"I look forward to working with Ed Spencer as he becomes chairman of our board," said Allina President and CEO Dick Pettingill. "During this exciting and pivotal time for Allina, his leadership will be key to advancing our strategy. I'd also like to thank Rollie Crawford for his outstanding service as Allina board chair these past two years."
About Allina Hospitals & Clinics
Allina Hospitals & Clinics is a not-for-profit system of hospitals, clinics and other health care services, providing care throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. Allina owns and operates 11 hospitals, 65 clinics and health care services, including home care, hospice and palliative care, oxygen and medical equipment, pharmacies and emergency medical transportation. More about Allina and the latest health information can be found online at www.allina.com.
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