Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford is pleased to announce that Brady Allen, M.D., and Deborah Roberts will join the hospital’s board of directors.
Dr. Allen has been an important part of the Ascension Saint Thomas community for over a decade, specializing in emergency medicine. He was recognized as Physician of the Year for Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital in 2014 and subsequently served as chief of Staff and chairman of the Medical Executive Committee from 2018 to 2019.
Roberts, the current internship director at the Tennessee Small Business Development Lead Center, worked directly with local businesses to help connect students with internship opportunities. Her previous titles with Middle Tennessee State University include interim financial manager at TSBDC, director of Administrative Services in the Business and Finance Division, and director of Planning Studies at the Office of the Vice President for Finance and Administration.
Roberts has been recognized with several awards, including the Association of Faculty and Administrative Women Outstanding Administrator, American Cancer Society Relay for Life Rookie Team of the Year, MTSU Outstanding Public Service Staff Award, RUTHERFORD Cable Link Award, and the Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation Volunteer Service Award.
“As a board, we look for individuals in the community who will bring a specific skill set and dedication to our mission,” said Gordon Ferguson, president and CEO of Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford. “We are confident that Dr. Allen and Ms. Roberts will continue to utilize their experience and expertise as board members.”
Dr. Allen and Ms. Roberts began their terms of service alongside the current board members on July 1.