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Our Mission

The mission of Alabama Hospital Association is to support its members as the leaders of health care in their communities and through advocacy, representation, information, education and communication, assist them in effectively serving the health care needs of Alabama.

Executive Leadership

Don Williamson

Donald E. Williamson, MD

President / CEO
dwilliamson@alaha.org

Danne Howard

Deputy Director / COO
dhoward@alaha.org
Rosemary Blackmon

Rosemary Blackmon

Executive Vice President
rblackmon@alaha.org
Jean Ann Farshee

Jean Ann Farshee

Executive Liaison
jfarshee@alaha.org

Government Relations

General administration, with specific responsibilities for state and federal advocacy efforts, including legislative, administrative and regulatory issues. Also coordinates emergency preparedness planning and response.

Danne Howard

Deputy Director / COO
dhoward@alaha.org
Margaret Whatley

Margaret Whatley

Vice President, Government Relations
mwhatley@alaha.org

Sandra Young

Executive Assistant
syoung@alaha.org

Finance

Provides support on Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial reimbursement & financial issues, analysis, and education.

Wes Ashmore

Wesley Ashmore, DHA, CPA

Vice President Finance
washmore@alaha.org

Workforce

Stephen McCormick

Stephen McCormick

Vice President Workforce Development
smccormick@alaha.org

Hospital Information Database Program

Provides support for the statewide Hospital Discharge Database Program, including data collection, analytics, and reporting.

Wes Ashmore

Wesley Ashmore, DHA, CPA

Vice President Finance
washmore@alaha.org

Erin Teague, MSHA

Director of Data Services
eteague@alaha.org

Membership Relations & Rural

Provides member services to include maintenance of membership database that contains contact and other information for member hospitals and management staff, as well as information on other membership types. Administers AlaHA’s sponsor program and coordinates Rural Constituency Section and council activities.

Jane Knight

Jane Knight

Senior Vice President, Member Relations
jknight@alaha.org
Bethany Gamma

Bethany Gamma

Director of Member Services
bgamma@alaha.org

Leanne Franklin

Executive Assistant
lfranklin@alaha.org

Quality & Public Relations

General administration, with specific responsibility for: Public Relations; Affiliated Organizations; Websites; Quality and Patient Safety, Psychiatric and Rehabilitation Constituency Sections; and Health Information Technology.

Rosemary Blackmon

Rosemary Blackmon

Executive Vice President
rblackmon@alaha.org
Carol Snowden

Carol Snowden, RN, BSN

Quality Director
csnowden@alaha.org

Beth Goodall, RN

Infection Prevention Director
bgoodall@alaha.org

Rachel Bunning

Director of Communications and Public Relations
rbunning@alaha.org

Pam Newton

Executive Assistant
pnewton@alaha.org

Human Resources

Oversees the administration of human resource programs including, but not limited to, policies and procedures, compensation and health benefits, retirement plans, life insurance, performance appraisal, health and safety, and labor law.

Rhonda Garner

Director, Human Resources and Benefits
rgarner@alaha.org

Accounting

Manages AlaHA’s financial resources, including membership dues.

Tim Thompson

Tim Thompson

Controller
tthompson@alaha.org

Melanie Bundrick

Accounting Coordinator
mbundrick@alaha.org
Nancy Underwood

Nancy Underwood

Accounting Coordinator
nunderwood@alaha.org

Affiliated Organizations

Supports affiliated professional organizations in the provision of education, networking and services for hospitals and other healthcare leaders.

Debbie Stuckey

Debra Stuckey

Administrative Coordinator
dstuckey@alaha.org

Receptionist

Debbie Cripple

Deborah Cripple

Executive Receptionist
dcripple@alaha.org