Adventist Health Names New Leaders for System Board of Directors
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dventist Health recently appointed two new leaders for the System Board of Directors as a result of the recent retirement of System Board of Directors Chair Ricardo B. Graham. John Freedman, president of the North Pacific Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, who has served as vice chair since 2016, was appointed board chair. Bradford Newton, the new president of the Pacific Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, has joined the board and is vice chair. “John’s and Bradford’s expertise, leadership experience, and commitment to living God’s love will continue to strengthen the Adventist Health organization,” said Scott Reiner, Adventist Health chief executive officer. Freedman has been president of the North Pacific Union Conference since 2016 and a pastor and administrator in the Seventh-day Adventist Church John Freedman, since 1981. Adventist Health “I am honored to be selected System Board chair as the new board chair, and I look forward to continued work with my board colleagues at Adventist Health,” said Freedman. “This moment in history, during the COVID-19 pandemic, has reminded each of us of the vital role healthcare plays in our communities. I am proud of the work that Adventist Health is doing to provide excellent clinical care and, through the Blue Zones framework, to improve individual health and well-being in alignment with our Seventh-day Adventist heritage. The work of each Adventist Health associate is critical to carrying forward the healing ministry of Jesus. I am blessed to be a part of that work.”
“The work of each Adventist Health associate is critical to carrying forward the healing ministry of Jesus. I am blessed to be a part of that work.” John Freedman
Freedman also serves Adventist Health as the System Board Mission Committee chair. He has a bachelor’s degree with a major in business administration from Rutgers University and a Master of Divinity degree from Andrews University. Bradford Newton, Newton is the new president Adventist Health of the Pacific Union Conference System Board of Seventh-day Adventists. vice chair He has served in pastoral and administrative roles since 1983. Newton also serves on the Community Board of Adventist Health Simi Valley and will also serve Adventist Health as the System Board Governance Committee chair. Newton has a bachelor’s degree with a major in theology, Master of Divinity degree, and Doctor of Ministry degree from Andrews University. In addition to these changes in board leadership, Adventist Health is also celebrating the latest achievements of board member Andrew Davis. Davis has served on the System Board since 2017 and is the Board Human Performance Andrew Davis, Adventist Health Committee chair. He was recently System Board named executive vice president member and global chief human resources officer for Sony Music Entertainment. In this new role, he is leading Sony Music Entertainment’s global human resource function, including talent acquisition, compensation and benefits, and organizational development. Davis has a bachelor’s degree with a major in organizational management from Washington Adventist University and a Master of Business Administration degree from Emory University. ____________________ By Hallie Anderson
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