The Ensign Group, Inc. has appointed Mark Parkinson to its Board of Directors, expanding the size of the Board from eight to nine members. Parkinson, who recently retired from his 14-year service as the President and CEO of the American Health Care Association (AHCA) and National Center for Assisted Living (NCAL), will serve as the ninth director. He is anticipated to be nominated for election by shareholders at the 2025 Annual Shareholder meeting to serve as a Class II director for a two-year term ending at the Company’s annual shareholder meeting in 2027.
The Ensign Group, Inc.'s independent operating subsidiaries provide skilled nursing and senior living services, physical, occupational, and speech therapies, and other rehabilitative and healthcare services at 323 healthcare facilities across various states.
Mark Parkinson brings a wealth of experience from both the public and private sector, having served as the 45th Governor of the State of Kansas, the 47th Lieutenant Governor of the State of Kansas, and a Kansas state legislator. He also owned and operated nursing home and senior living facilities in Kansas and Missouri between 1996 and 2006.
This appointment comes as The Ensign Group, Inc. continues its mission to dignify post-acute care and honor all caregivers and teams dedicated to this critical service. Christopher Christensen, the Executive Chairman, expressed the company's excitement to have Mark Parkinson join the board as they strive to continuously raise the bar in their level of service.
The Ensign Group, Inc. currently operates in 14 states, providing a broad spectrum of healthcare services at its 323 healthcare facilities. As a result of these announcements, the company's shares have moved -0.6% on the market, and are now trading at a price of $147.53. For the full picture, make sure to review Ensign's 8-K report.
