Tom Russell Named President & CEO

November 7, 2008 (Portland, OR) - Tom Russell has been appointed president and CEO of Adventist Medical Center (AMC). Russell will assume his new role when current president and CEO Deryl Jones retires the 1st of December.

Russell has worked at AMC for 15 years and currently serves as senior vice president of the 302-bed acute care facility located in East Portland. His responsibilities have included the development of the hospital's facility planning, managed care strategy and health plan negotiations. He also oversees plant services and construction, clinical engineering, quality resources, performance improvement, The Joint Commission accreditation and certification process, as well as various other hospital initiatives.

"I am honored and humbled to be named to this position," said Russell. "It is a privilege to serve this community with an exceptional team of employees and dedicated physicians who are committed to providing outstanding quality care."

As senior vice president, Russell has had direct responsibility for the concept design, development and current construction of the hospital's 181,000 square-foot Pavilion, scheduled to open in May 2009. Russell has also been serving as the president of Healthcare Resources Northwest, a wholly owned subsidiary of AMC that works with healthcare providers to deliver solutions for integrated health and wellness.

"I believe Tom and his leadership will be of great benefit to the hospital and its community," said Dodds, executive vice president and COO of Adventist Health. "His appointment comes with tremendous support from AMC's physician leaders and management team. Not only is Tom very familiar with the scope of operations which provides good continuity, he is extremely committed to the mission of Adventist Health."

Russell holds bachelor degrees in business administration and theology from Union College in Lincoln, Nebraska and is currently completing his MBA. In addition, he is active in various professional and community organizations.

Russell and his wife, Kimberly, reside in Eagle Creek and are active in community projects throughout Portland. 

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About Adventist Medical Center
Adventist Medical Center (AMC), located in southeast Portland, is a not-for-profit, 302-bed acute care facility, offering a full range of inpatient, outpatient and emergency services throughout the Portland/Vancouver metropolitan area.

Adventist Medical Center is part of Adventist Health, a not-for-profit, faith-based health system operating in California, Hawaii, Oregon, and Washington. Founded on the Seventh-day Adventist heritage of Christian health care, Adventist Health is comprised of 18 hospitals with more than 2,800 beds, 18,000 employees, numerous clinics and outpatient facilities, 15 home care agencies and three joint-venture retirement centers with a fourth on the way. For more information, visit  www.adventisthealth.org.