Terry Shaw takes reins as CEO at Adventist Health
The Adventist Health System board of directors has appointed Terry Shaw as the organization's president and CEO. Shaw takes the leadership positions immediately, the board announced.
Adventist Health is headquartered in Altamonte Springs, Florida, with hospital campuses spread across 10 states. The health system also includes urgent care centers, home health and hospice agencies, physician practices and skilled nursing facilities.
"It is a tremendous honor and responsibility to be chosen to lead this organization," Shaw said in a statement. "I look forward to building on the successful foundation that has been laid."
Shaw succeeds Don Jernigan, who retired as Adventist Health System's president and CEO on Dec. 8. Jernigan led Adventist for more than 10 years. He will transition to a faculty role at the Adventist Health System Leadership Institute.
Before he was named CEO, Shaw served as executive vice president, chief financial officer and chief operations officer.
Board members credit Shaw with a broad understanding and knowledge of healthcare finance, IT and overall operations, skills they say enabled him to play a pivotal role in defining the organization's vision and direction.
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Shaw began his career with Adventist as a business intern in 1982. He was appointed director at Florida Hospital in 1985, assistant vice president in 1990, vice president in 1992, and senior vice president in 1996. In 2000. He became senior vice president and chief financial officer, a position he held for 10 years before taking over as chief operating officer.
"Terry has proven to be a great leader through the years and his keen business acumen has enabled us to become stronger financially," Adventist Health System Board Chairman Don Livesay, said in a statement. "His deep knowledge and passion for our organization will ensure that AHS is well-positioned to honor our Seventh-day Adventist healthcare legacy and advance our mission."
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