What’s New
Len Russ Elected to AHCA Board of Governors
Leonard Russ, Owner / Administrator of Bayberry Care Center in New Rochelle, NY was elected Secretary / Treasurer of the American Health Care Association this week at its Annual Convention in Chicago.
Len has been a valued NYSHFA member for many years. He served as Chair of NYSHFA from 2004 – 2006. He also served on the Executive Committee, holding the offices of Vice Chair, Treasurer, and Secretary. In addition, he has served on the NYSHFA Board of Directors and as Chair of the Legislative and Budget & Finance Committees, the State Reform Task Force, and the State PAC. He has also served on the Public Relations Council and the Joint Association Task Force on Medicaid Reform.
At the national level, Len has served on the AHCA Board of Governors, Board of Directors, Governance Reform Task Force, Finance Committee, and as Chair of the New York State and Region II of the Political Action Committee.
Len has been an active advocate for our Association and the long term care profession. He has authored numerous articles and commentaries on health care and other public policy issues and appeared on many panels and broadcasts focusing on LTC and related subjects. He has written and delivered testimony on behalf of AHCA and NYSHFA to respective committees of the U.S. Congress and the NYS Legislature.
Others elected to AHCA’s Board of Governors are: Robert Van Dyk from New Jersey was elected Chair while Neil Pruitt, Jr. from Georgia was elected to the Vice Chair position. 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 AHCA board are: Immediate Past Chair Rick Miller; At-Large Representatives Richard Mendlen, Gail Clarkson, Richard Case and William Levering. Wade Peterson from North Dakota will serve as the Not for Profit Representative.
AHCA also is 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.”
We wish to congratulate Len and commend the dedication and commitment of all Board of Governors members, who continue to expertly fulfill their roles and dedication to long term care.
