Alzheimer's Association Appoints New Vice President of Finance and Technology

Alzheimer's Association
Wednesday, 11 July 2001

The Alzheimer's Association announces the appointment of Daniel Williams, MSA, CPA, to the post of Vice President of Finance and Technology. Williams, 41, will be responsible for stewarding the financial assets of the Alzheimer's Association and providing overall direction in the areas of finance, technology, and office services.

"Dan brings a wealth of experience to the Association. His expertise will help to enhance our administrative systems and capacity, providing a solid basis from which to pursue our dual mission of conquering Alzheimer's disease through the advancement of research and enhancing care and support for individuals, their families, and caregivers," said Alan Stone, Alzheimer's Association president and CEO.

Prior to joining the Association, Williams was vice president, finance, and chief financial officer, at Holy Cross Hospital in Chicago, IL, where he contributed significantly to the financial turn-around of the hospital. Before that he held the posts of vice president, finance, at St. Joseph Mercy Oakland in Pontiac, MI, and vice president of finance and chief financial officer at Laurel Health System in Wellsboro, PA.

Williams holds a bachelor's degree in accounting from Southern Illinois University and a master's of science and administration from the University of Notre Dame.

"The opportunity to fund innovative research, which accelerates the possibility for discovery of preventions and a cure for Alzheimer's disease, makes this an exciting time to help advance the mission and goals of the Association," said Williams.

The Alzheimer's Association is the premier source of information and support for the four million Americans with Alzheimer's disease. Through its national network of chapters, it offers a broad range of programs and services for people with the disease, their families, and caregivers and represents their interests on Alzheimer-related issues before federal, state, and local government and with health and long-term care providers. The largest private funder of Alzheimer research, the Association has committed nearly $120 million toward research into the causes, treatment, prevention, and cure of Alzheimer's. For more information, call 800-272-3900 or visit the Web site www.alz.org.

For more information, or to contact Alzheimer's Association, see their website at: www.alz.org