The Ensign Group Announces Appointment of Mark Parkinson to the Board of Directors
The Ensign Group (Nasdaq: ENSG) has appointed Mark Parkinson to its Board of Directors as its ninth member, effective October 21, 2024. Parkinson, who recently retired as President and CEO of the American Health Care Association (AHCA) and National Center for Assisted Living (NCAL), fills a vacancy created by a board expansion approved in May.
Christopher Christensen, Ensign's Executive Chairman, expressed enthusiasm for Parkinson's appointment, citing his leadership and service to the industry. Parkinson's term will end at the 2025 annual shareholders meeting, with anticipated nomination for a two-year term as a Class II director.
Parkinson's background includes serving as the 45th Governor of Kansas, the 47th Lieutenant Governor, and owning nursing home and senior living facilities. The Ensign Group operates 323 healthcare facilities across 14 states, providing skilled nursing, senior living, and rehabilitation services.
Il Ensign Group (Nasdaq: ENSG) ha nominato Mark Parkinson nel suo Consiglio di Amministrazione come nono membro, con effetto dal 21 ottobre 2024. Parkinson, che ha recentemente lasciato la carica di Presidente e CEO dell'American Health Care Association (AHCA) e del National Center for Assisted Living (NCAL), occupa un posto vacante creato da un'espansione del consiglio approvata a maggio.
Christopher Christensen, Presidente Esecutivo di Ensign, ha espresso entusiasmo per la nomina di Parkinson, citando la sua leadership e il suo servizio all'industria. Il mandato di Parkinson terminerà durante l'assemblea annuale degli azionisti del 2025, con la prevista nomina per un mandato di due anni come direttore di Classe II.
Il background di Parkinson include il servizio come 45° Governatore del Kansas, 47° Vice Governatore e la proprietà di case di cura e strutture per anziani. Il Ensign Group gestisce 323 strutture sanitarie in 14 stati, fornendo servizi di assistenza qualificata, vita per anziani e riabilitazione.
El Ensign Group (Nasdaq: ENSG) ha nombrado a Mark Parkinson en su Junta Directiva como su noveno miembro, con efecto a partir del 21 de octubre de 2024. Parkinson, quien se retiró recientemente como Presidente y CEO de la American Health Care Association (AHCA) y del National Center for Assisted Living (NCAL), ocupa una vacante creada por una expansión de la junta aprobada en mayo.
Christopher Christensen, Presidente Ejecutivo de Ensign, expresó su entusiasmo por la designación de Parkinson, citando su liderazgo y servicio a la industria. El término de Parkinson terminará en la reunión anual de accionistas de 2025, con una nominación anticipada para un mandato de dos años como director de Clase II.
La trayectoria de Parkinson incluye haber sido el 45° Gobernador de Kansas, el 47° Vicegobernador y ser propietario de hogares de ancianos y facilidades para personas mayores. El Ensign Group opera 323 instalaciones de atención médica en 14 estados, ofreciendo servicios de enfermería especializada, vida para personas mayores y rehabilitación.
엔사인 그룹(Nasdaq: ENSG)은 2024년 10월 21일부터 이사회에 Mark Parkinson을 아홉 번째 이사로 임명했습니다. 최근 미국 건강 관리 협회(AHCA)와 국가 보조 생활 센터(NCAL)의 회장 및 CEO로 은퇴한 Parkinson은 5월에 승인된 이사회 확대에 따라 생긴 공석을 채웁니다.
엔사인의 집행회장 크리스토퍼 크리스텐슨은 Parkinson의 임명에 대한 열정을 표현하며 그의 리더십과 업계에 대한 봉사를 언급했습니다. Parkinson의 임기는 2025년 연례 주주 총회에서 종료되며, II 등급 이사로서 2년 임기를 위한 추천이 예상됩니다.
Parkinson의 경력에는 캔자스주 45대 주지사, 47대 부주지사로의 재직 및 요양원과 고령자 시설 소유가 포함됩니다. 엔사인 그룹은 14개 주에서 323개의 의료 시설을 운영하며, 숙련된 간호, 고령자 생활 및 재활 서비스를 제공합니다.
Le groupe Ensign (Nasdaq : ENSG) a nommé Mark Parkinson au sein de son conseil d'administration en tant que neuvième membre, avec effet au 21 octobre 2024. Parkinson, qui a récemment pris sa retraite en tant que président et PDG de l’American Health Care Association (AHCA) et du National Center for Assisted Living (NCAL), occupe un poste vacant créé par une expansion du conseil approuvée en mai.
Christopher Christensen, président exécutif d'Ensign, a exprimé son enthousiasme pour la nomination de Parkinson, citant son leadership et son service à l'industrie. Le mandat de Parkinson se terminera lors de l'assemblée annuelle des actionnaires de 2025, avec une nomination anticipée pour un mandat de deux ans en tant qu'administrateur de classe II.
Le parcours de Parkinson comprend le poste de 45e gouverneur du Kansas, 47e lieutenant-gouverneur, ainsi que la possession d'établissements de soins et de vie pour personnes âgées. Le groupe Ensign gère 323 établissements de santé dans 14 États, offrant des services de soins infirmiers, de vie pour seniors et de réhabilitation.
Die Ensign Group (Nasdaq: ENSG) hat Mark Parkinson mit Wirkung zum 21. Oktober 2024 in ihren Vorstand als neuntes Mitglied berufen. Parkinson, der kürzlich als Präsident und CEO der American Health Care Association (AHCA) sowie des National Center for Assisted Living (NCAL) in den Ruhestand ging, füllt eine durch die im Mai genehmigte Vorstandserweiterung entstandene Vakanz.
Christopher Christensen, der Executive Chairman von Ensign, äußerte sich begeistert über die Ernennung von Parkinson und hob seine Führungsstärke und seinen Service für die Branche hervor. Parkinsons Amtszeit endet bei der Hauptversammlung der Aktionäre im Jahr 2025, wobei eine Nominierung für eine zwei Jahre dauernde Amtszeit als Direktor der Klasse II erwartet wird.
Parkinson hat als 45. Gouverneur von Kansas, als 47. Vizegouverneur gedient und besitzt Pflegeeinrichtungen sowie Einrichtungen für Senioren. Die Ensign Group betreibt 323 Gesundheitseinrichtungen in 14 Bundesstaaten und bietet qualifizierte Pflege, Seniorenwohnungen sowie Rehabilitationsdienste an.
- Appointment of industry veteran Mark Parkinson to the Board of Directors
- Expansion of Board from eight to nine members, potentially bringing fresh perspectives
- Parkinson's extensive experience in healthcare and public service
- Company's strong presence with 323 healthcare facilities across 14 states
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SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, Calif., Oct. 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Ensign Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: ENSG or the “Company”), the parent company of the Ensign™ group of companies, which invest in and provide skilled nursing and senior living services, physical, occupational and speech therapies, other rehabilitative and healthcare services, and real estate, announced today that the Board of Directors (the “Board”) appointed Mark Parkinson to serve on the Board as its ninth director. In May of this year, Ensign shareholders, at the recommendation of the Board, voted to approve an amendment to the Company’s Certificate of Incorporation, expanding the size of the Board from eight to nine members. Mr. Parkinson, who recently retired from his 14-year service as the President and CEO of the American Health Care Association (AHCA) and National Center for Assisted Living (NCAL), fills the vacancy created by the increase in size of the Board.
Christopher Christensen, Ensign's Executive Chairman, said, “We could not be more honored and thrilled that Mark has agreed to serve on our Board. We have admired his leadership and have benefited greatly from his extraordinary service to our industry for the last 14 years. While we join all the members of AHCA/NCAL in thanking in him for his relentless work on our behalf, we can’t wait to begin this new chapter together as we continue to strive to achieve our mission of dignifying post-acute care and honoring all our caregivers and teams that have dedicated their lives to this critical service. While we’ve come a long way in our 25-year history, we are so excited to have Mark at our side as we strive to continuously raise the bar in our level of service.”
Mr. Parkinson said, “I am beyond grateful for the many incredible years I had to associate with so many outstanding people and organizations during my time with AHCA/NCAL. I am honored and excited to share my passion and experience for this important work with an organization that I believe to be the standard of excellence in post-acute care. I look forward to joining my new colleagues on the Board and the outstanding Ensign team as we work together to accomplish our mission to change the lives of our teams and our patients.”
Parkinson’s appointment is for a term starting today, October 21, 2024, and ending on the date of the Company’s 2025 annual shareholders meeting. It is anticipated that the Board and the Nomination and Governance Committee of the Board will nominate Mr. Parkinson for election by shareholders at the 2025 Annual Shareholder meeting to serve as a Class II director for a two-year term ending at the Company’s annual shareholder meeting in 2027.
Parkinson has held several positions in both the public and private sector and is currently the Principal of the American Health Care Association and the National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL), which represents more than 14,000 nursing homes, assisted living communities, and intermediate care facilities for individuals with disabilities. Previously, Parkinson was the association’s President and CEO for 14 years from 2011 to 2024. Under Parkinson’s leadership, AHCA/NCAL focused on delivering policy solutions to Congress and the Executive Branch, with a special emphasis on quality care. During his tenure, AHCA/NCAL remained the largest association in long term care and enjoyed record membership. Prior to his role as President and CEO for AHCA/NCAL, Parkinson served as the 45th Governor of the State of Kansas from 2009 to 2011, the 47th Lieutenant Governor of the State of Kansas from 2007 to 2009, and a Kansas state legislator. He also built, owned, and operated nursing home and senior living facilities in Kansas and Missouri between 1996 and 2006. Mr. Parkinson earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from Wichita State University and his Juris Doctor from the University of Kansas.
About Ensign™
The Ensign Group, Inc.'s independent operating subsidiaries provide a broad spectrum of skilled nursing and senior living services, physical, occupational and speech therapies and other rehabilitative and healthcare services at 323 healthcare facilities in Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, Nevada, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Washington and Wisconsin. More information about Ensign is available at http://www.ensigngroup.net.
Contact Information
The Ensign Group, Inc., (949) 487-9500, ir@ensignservices.net
SOURCE: The Ensign Group, Inc.
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