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Tampa General Board Members Decide To Remain Volunteers
DAACO Executive To Join National Leadership Program
BY IRIS B. HOLTON Sentinel City Editor
Earlier this month board members of Tampa General Hospital voted to provide com- pensation for board members. They decided to pay them- selves from $15,000 to $30,000 per year to serve.
One lone member of the 15- member panel voted against the idea.
After the votes were counted, David A. Straz, Jr., who had served for nearly 20 years, resigned from the board after the decision.
But, the board members re- versed their controversial deci- sion and decided to continue to serve in a volunteer capac- ity.
Board Chairman John A. Brabson, Jr., issued a writ- ten statement rescinding the
DAVID STRAZ, JR. Resigned from Board
decision. The statement said: “While I believe providing compensation to board mem- bers will become a recruiting tool in the future, the board believes this is not the right time to move in that direction.
“After talking to the hospi- tal’s senior leadership, the board has determined it is in the best interest of the hospital
JOHN BRABSON Board Chairman
to no longer consider board compensation.”
The decision to become employees came about after a compensation consultant de- termined that there was “a small, but growing trend” to pay board members stipends, a spokesperson for the hospital said.
The board members attend retreats, serve on committees, and meet six times a year.
The board is primarily made up of prominent doctors, philanthropists, civic leaders, and businessmen.
MARCUS BROOKS JOHNSON CFO for DACCO
Marcus Brooks John- son, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for the Drug Abuse Comprehensive Coordinating Office (DACCO) has been chosen to serve on the Na- tional Council for Behavioral Health’s 2016 Executive Leadership Program. The program is designed for lead- ers that have a deep commit-
ment to adding public value while understanding that in- novation, strategy, leader- ship, and management skills are critical to the delivery of healthcare in the 21st Century.
The National Council’s Executive Leadership Pro- gram is targeted to C-Suites across the behavioral health industry (e. g. health systems ambulatory health, mental health and addition organiza- tions, associations, health plans, state agencies, etc.).
Johnson became the CFO for DAACO in Septem- ber 2014. Prior to becoming their CFO, he has served the community for 15 years in leadership roles for social services and education sec- tors. In this capacity, he has led efforts in achieving goals and furthering missions.
A native of Tennessee, Johnson has an MBA from Palm Beach Atlantic Univer- sity and has completed the Advanced Leadership Pro- gram at the University of Michigan, Ross School of Business.
His Fears
Lord, You’ve said in Your Word that there is no fear in love; but per- fect love casts out fear, because fear involves torment. But he who fears has not been made perfect in love (1 John 4:18). I pray You will perfect my husband in Your love so that tor- menting fear finds no place in him. I know You have not given him a spirit of fear. You’ve given him power, love, and a sound mind (2 Timothy 1:7). I pray in the name of Jesus that fear will not rule over my husband. Instead, may Your Word penetrate every fiber of his being, convincing him that Your love for him is far greater than anything he faces and nothing can separate him from it.
The angel of the LORD encamps all around those who fear Him and delivers them. PSALM 34:7
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