TLDR:
- James Spann, Jr. has joined the CAHME Board of Directors.
- Spann brings extensive experience in venture capital and leadership roles at Fortune 500 companies.
The Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME) announced that James Spann, Jr. has joined its Board of Directors. Spann, the founder and managing general partner at Boyd Street Ventures, brings three decades of experience in venture capital and leadership roles at companies like IBM, AmerisourceBergen, and Aramark. He also serves as vice-chairman of the Advisory Board of the Stephenson School of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Oklahoma. Spann’s appointment is expected to enhance CAHME’s efforts in shaping future healthcare leaders and improving healthcare management education.
Spann’s selection comes after serving on CAHME’s governance committee, where he reviewed and recommended board and council leadership. His role on the CAHME Board will involve contributing to the education and development of future healthcare executives. Spann emphasized the critical need for effective leadership in healthcare, especially for individuals with complex health issues. His strategic insights and extensive experience are expected to be invaluable assets as CAHME continues its mission to advance the quality of healthcare management education.
