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Howard Brown names new officers, members
2019-09-24
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Howard Brown Health has appointed six new officers and five new members of its board of directors, as well as the full slate of officers and board members for 2019-20.
Joining the board officers are Austin Baidas, Mark Hawkins, Bethany Pagels-Minor, Chef Fresh Roberson, N. Charles Thomas and Oscar Zambrano. New to the board of directors are Nic Belgrave, Chad Nico Hiu, Jared Lewis, Mike Mazzeo and Eric Schneider.
"All of our board officers and new members have shown considerable commitment to the mission of Howard Brown Health and bring diverse talents, expertise and energy to the table. Our organization, patients, and clients are fortunate to have them by our side as we strengthen our commitment to community health across Chicago," said Howard Brown Health President/CEO David Ernesto Munar in a statement. |
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