AAOE Welcomes Three New Board Members

The American Alliance for Orthopaedic Executives (AAOE) has seated five new officers and three at-large members to its Board of Directors.

The officers are President Andrea Allyn; President-Elect Terrance Rosenthal; past President Joseph Mathews; Treasurer Brittany Powers; and Secretary Cindy Murray.

“I’m honored to step into the role of board president at such a pivotal time for orthopedic practice leadership,” Allyn said. “I’m excited to work alongside such a talented group of board members, our CEO Addy Kujawa, and the AAOE staff. Together, we will continue to advance the mission of AAOE and support our members as they lead their practices through both challenges and opportunities in healthcare.”

AAOE’s three new at-large board members include Paul Bruning, division administrator at Duke University (Durham, N.C.); Ross Rigdon, chief operations officer at Raleigh Orthopaedic Clinic (Raleigh, N.C.); and Samantha Ziolkowski, chief operating officer at Vero Orthopaedics (Vero Beach, Fla.).

The newly seated board members bring a wealth of experience in orthopedic practice management, strategic operations, and healthcare leadership. Their deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing musculoskeletal practices will help guide AAOE’s mission to support and empower orthopedic executives nationwide, according to AAOE.

“We are thrilled to welcome these leaders to the AAOE Board of Directors,” AAOE CEO Addy Kujawa, stated. “Their combined experience and vision will be invaluable as we continue to support orthopedic executives navigating the complexities of today’s healthcare environment. Their leadership will help ensure AAOE remains a trusted resource and strong advocate for the musculoskeletal community.”

Based in Indianapolis, the American Alliance of Orthopaedic Executives provides advocacy, networking, education, and resources for orthopedic and musculoskeletal healthcare professionals.