The Hospital Council of Northern and Central California selected Bryan Bucklew to serve as its new president and CEO, effective Oct. 22.
The Hospital Council is a nonprofit healthcare trade association representing 185 hospitals and health systems.
Here are four points:
1. Mr. Bucklew is currently president and CEO of the Greater Dayton Hospital Association, a role he has held since 2005.
2. His previous experience includes serving as vice president of public policy and economic development for the Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce and as a district director for former Rep. Tony P. Hall (D-Ohio).
3. Mr. Bucklew has also served as chair of the Dayton Region Mental and Behavioral Health Task Force.
4. He succeeds Arthur A. Sponseller, who is retiring after more than a decade of leadership.