Tom Russell Named CEO of Adventist Medical Center

Tom A. Russell has been appointed president and CEO of Adventist Medical Center, according to Larry D. Dodds, executive vice president and COO of Adventist Health. Russell will assume his new role when current president and CEO Deryl Jones retires.

“I believe Tom and his leadership will be of great benefit to the hospital and its community,” said Dodds, who also chairs the medical center’s board. “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 has worked at AMC for 15 years and currently serves as senior vice president at the Portland, Oregon facility. In that role, he is responsible for 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.

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 also is currently 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.

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, Oregon. They have three adult sons Jonathan, David and Matthew.