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An innovative leader who has worked in bold strokes to get health care right for the patients and communities served by Allegheny Health Network (AHN), Cynthia Hundorfean is the CEO and president of the eight-hospital, $3.3 billion health care system based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Since she joined the network in 2016, Ms. Hundorfean’s extraordinary efforts to transform AHN have been recognized both regionally and nationally. In 2019, she was selected by Modern Healthcare magazine as one of the nation’s “Top 25 Women Leaders,” joining a distinguished list of executives whose work positively influences American health policy, care delivery models, and the industry as a whole. Ms. Hundorfean has directed AHN’s impressive financial recovery. For the decade preceding her arrival, the network and its predecessor organization sustained substantial annual operating losses. But under her leadership, the network has now reported two straight years of positive operating and net income. In 2018, AHN also closed on $1 billion in long-term bond financing, the network’s first ever public financing vehicle and a strong indicator of the network’s solid financial foundation.

International, results oriented professional with experience in public Fortune 100 as well as private equity owned mid-market, venture backed startup and rapid-growth businesses. Global experience across Latin America, China, India, Asia-Pac and Europe. Masters in International Business from Top Tier IR school. Industry experience in healthcare, high tech, mfg & distribution, outsourced services. Specialties: International experience, Spanish language skills, Mergers & Acquisitions, Private Equity, Venture Capital, SEC, Investor Relations, Debt Placement & Restructuring, Global Tax Planning, Strategic and Operational Planning, Operational Optimization, Change Management & Leadership, Real Estate, Off-shoring/Outsourcing and ERP implementation.

A high energy health system CEO with a history of progressive leadership experience in both non-profit and for-profit health systems. Skills include strategy development, leading organizations to a compelling vision, planning and implementation, quality leadership, operations improvement/general management, governance redesign, development of high performing teams, development of creative business partnerships and information systems transformation. Currently CEO at John Muir Health, a leading, integrated health system located in the San Francisco Bay Area. Key accomplishments include the development of successful partnerships with other health systems, a major redesign of board & governance structures, transformation of IT systems (including installation of a comprehensive EMR) and construction/implementation of a highly innovative outpatient services model. Have achieved significant cost reduction goals while maintaining high quality outcomes and a culture of excellence. Passionate about leading positive, goal oriented change to assure future success of the John Muir Health Mission. Prior to John Muir Health, was President and COO at Swedish Health Services, a nationally recognized system in Seattle, WA. Accountable for system-wide operations (five hospitals, $1.8 Billion) and spearheaded multiple strategic projects including key acquisitions and planning/construction of innovative new campuses and facilities. Previously served as a Senior, Regional Operations Executive with national hospital/health systems and also served in community hospital CEO roles. Active and visible in professional and community organizations.

Robert Sehring is a Board Member at Osf Healthcare and Chief Executive Officer at Osf Healthcare and is based in Dunlap, Illinois. He has worked as Chief Operating Officer at Osf Healthcare and VP - Customer Business Unit at METLIFE INC. Robert works or has worked as BOARD MEMBER at OSF HEALTHCARE SAINT FRANCIS, INC and Chief Ministry Service Ofcr at Osf Healthcare. He attended Hofstra University between 1974 and 1978.

Bruce Butler is a Chief Executive Officer, Samaritan Health Plans at Samaritan Health Services and is based in Corvallis, Oregon. He has worked as Partner at Tatum; Senior Consultant at PREMIER, INC.; and VP Underwriting at Medical Alliance Partnership LP. Bruce attended Stanford University between 1975 and 1979, Hinsdale Central School between 1971 and 1975, and University of Chicago Booth School of Business between 1980 and 1984.

Chris Howard is a President/CEO at Sharp and Board Member at Sharp and is based in San Diego, California. He has worked as President at SSM Health St. Louis, Executive Director at Sharp, and Chief Operations Officer at SSM Health. Chris works or has worked at American Hospitality Assn. He attended University of Oklahoma between 1988 and 1993 and University of Oklahoma between 1982 and 1986.