MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ABILITY Network, a leading healthcare technology company, announced today that Jerre L. Stead has joined the organization as a member of its Board of Directors. Stead is a recognized authority in the field of executive leadership, with substantial experience as an executive in the telecommunications and IT industries.
“I’m thrilled to welcome Jerre to the ABILITY Board,” said Mark Briggs, CEO of ABILITY Network. “Jerre’s incredible experience and perspective will be invaluable as we continue our fast-paced growth trajectory.
“For years, all of us at ABILITY have been focused on transforming the U.S. healthcare experience, elevating the conversation, and bringing meaningful change to the way providers can better care for each of their patients, by earning their trust every day and having their back with the administration of the care they deliver. Jerre’s experience with leading systems change, and his personal passion for improving healthcare, align perfectly with our Board as we continue our leadership role in this industry.”
Stead spent several years in various leadership positions at AT&T, including Executive Vice President and Chairman/CEO of AT&T Global Information Systems. He began his career at Honeywell, Inc., where he spent 21 years and held a number of executive management positions in the United States and Europe. He has been CEO of seven public companies and has served on 34 public company boards.
Stead currently serves as Chairman of IHS Inc., a global market information and analytics company, having previously held the positions of Executive Chairman and CEO.
“The impressive track record of ABILITY, combined with their strategic leadership, makes it clear that they will play a key role in the advancement of healthcare in this country over the next few years. I am looking forward to contributing to that important work,” said Stead.
In the past, Stead also held the position of Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer of Ingram Micro. He was also Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Directors at Legent Corporation. Stead was chairman and CEO of the Square D Company.
Stead is a well-known author in the field of executive leadership. He holds a B.A. degree in Business Administration from the University of Iowa, and is a graduate of Harvard University, including participation in the Advanced Management Program at Harvard Business School.
About ABILITY Network
ABILITY® Network is a
leading healthcare technology company trusted by more than one hundred
thousand providers across the continuum of care in ambulatory, acute,
and post-acute settings. ABILITY provides a broad suite of innovative
workflow services to help manage the administrative and clinical
complexities of healthcare. ABILITY is headquartered in Minneapolis,
with anchor offices in Boston, Parsippany and Tampa, and satellite
offices across the country.
