Burke W Whitman

Whitman is a Major General in the United States Marine Corps since 2008 and previously from 1985 to 1988. From 2007 to 2008, he served as president, CEO and a director of Health Management Associates Inc., an operator of acute care hospitals. Previously, he was CFO of Triad Hospitals Inc. Burke W. Whitman became our President and Chief Executive Officer effective June 1, 2007. Also effective June 1, 2007, the board of directors appointed Mr. Whitman as a director. Mr. Whitman was our President and Chief Operating Officer from January 2006 to May 2007. Prior to joining us and since February 1999, Mr. Whitman served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Triad Hospitals, Inc. Before such time, Mr. Whitman served as President and Chief Financial Officer of Deerfield Healthcare Corporation and was an investment banker with Morgan Stanley in New York City. Mr. Whitman serves as a Colonel in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves and on the board of directors of the Marine Corps Toys for Tots Foundation. He also previously served as a member of the Board of the Federation of American Hospitals.