Rodney P. Burwell

Award of Distinction Recipient

Academic Health Center, October 10, 2006

Rodney P. Burwell, founder of Proform, Inc., has served on the Fairview Corporate Board since 1992 as member, chairman, and currently, at-large director. Throughout his tenure on the Board, he has been a champion for health care excellence and the improvement of care for the Minnesota community. He was instrumental in the successful merger between Fairview and the University. Because of his leadership and commitment, the Academic Health Center is in a position to better meet its mission of educating and training the next generation of health professionals. A talented and accomplished business entrepreneur, he has given generously of his time and resources to community service organizations. He has served on numerous boards of hospitals and educational institutions.

Biographies are as-of time of award presentation.