Chief of Operations, University of Iowa Health Care
Gordon D. Williams began his role as Chief of Operations of UI Health Care in September 2008 after serving as interim chief executive officer of UI Hospitals and Clinics for 10 months.
In this role he serves as a senior strategice advisor on the direction of UI Health Care and is responsible for the planning, design, and construction of clinical capital improvement projects.
He graduated from UI with a bachelor’s degree in zoology, and worked at the Iowa City Veteran’s Administration Medical Center.
Before joining Duke he held leadership management positions at institutions that have also integrated their clinical, academic, and research missions, including Northwestern University and the University of Pennsylvania.
Williams served as executive vice dean and chief operating officer and vice chancellor for operations at the Duke University School of Medicine and Health System. His responsibilities included School of Medicine budget and finance, resource planning, and grants and contract administration. He managed corporate services, such as human resources, engineering and operations, the Occupational Environmental Safety Office, procurement, Architect's Office, Medical Center Information Systems, and leased properties.
He also served in the U. S. Air Force and in the Iowa Army National Guard. |
