AMGA today announced the appointment of Ryan O’Connor, M.B.A., CAE, to the position of Chief Operating Officer effective immediately. Mr. O’Connor previously served as AMGA’s interim president and CEO (June – October 2017), and vice president of membership and marketing.
As AMGA’s vice president of membership and marketing, Mr. O’Connor was responsible for the strategic direction and management of membership development, recruitment, and retention, as well as the marketing and educational programs for the organization. In this role, he had oversight of the association’s significant drivers of revenue. Mr. O’Connor holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of Phoenix and a Bachelor of Arts in government and politics from George Mason University.
“I am honored to accept the role of COO and to support AMGA in advancing high performance health,” said Mr. O’Connor in a statement. “I’ve been a part of AMGA for many years and what I love about this organization is that we get to work with the very best in health care every day. Each time I visit a member, I walk away impressed with their continuous innovation and commitment to improving patient care. We aim to reflect those same values as a national organization. I look forward to working closely with Dr. Penso, our board, our AMGA members and corporate partners, and our dedicated and experienced staff to lead the transformation of health care.”
