Heidi Wilson Joins HealthEast Board of Directors


ST. PAUL, MN--(Marketwired - May 06, 2016) - HealthEast is pleased to announce that Heidi Wilson, Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary for the Tennant Company, has joined its Board of Directors.

A seasoned business executive with 20 years of experience in corporate strategy and board governance, she is recognized for her business acumen and ability to quickly understand complex information, clearly articulate issues and drive effective and practical solutions. Her expertise includes guiding companies through change and using her understanding of complex regulatory requirements and enterprise risk to advance strategic priorities.

Wilson is a leader in the Twin Cities business community; she is the former Chair of Fraser, a premier provider of autism services, and is currently on the Board of the Dunwoody College of Technology and the Guthrie Theatre. She has been an active participant in NGOs and non-profit boards for 30 years. Wilson has also served as an adjunct professor at the University of St. Thomas Law School and on the Board of Visitors for the University of Minnesota Law School. In addition, she frequently speaks on topics of leadership, board governance, compliance and the role of corporate counsel.

"We are excited to welcome Heidi Wilson to HealthEast," said Reverend Roland Hayes, Chair, HealthEast Board of Directors. "Her knowledge of health care compliance and her demonstrated ability to lead innovation strategy will contribute greatly to our future growth and development plans."

"It is a privilege to join the HealthEast Board of Directors," Wilson noted. "The organization's steadfast commitment to inspiring and supporting the well-being of the communities it serves is impressive; I look forward to playing a role in continuing this important work."

About HealthEast

At HealthEast, we are dedicated to optimal health and well-being for our patients and community. We empower our patients by giving them user-friendly access to their health information, dependable service, and affordable, high-quality care. We put new, more efficient models of care into practice, allowing our 7,500 employees and 850 physicians to focus on what's important: providing holistic health care that puts the patient and their needs first. With 14 clinics, four hospitals, home care and a medical transportation center, we provide excellent family health and specialization. Visit us at Healtheast.org.

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Contact Information:

For more information:
Dina Fassino
System Director

HealthEast Communications
651-232-1613
dfassino@healtheast.org

Heidi Wilson