Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford is pleased to announce that Brady Allen, M.D., and Deborah Roberts will join the hospital’s board of directors.
Dr. Allen has been an important part of the Ascension Saint Thomas community for over a decade, specializing in emergency medicine. He was recognized as Physician of the Year for Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital in 2014 and subsequently served as chief of Staff and chairman of the Medical Executive Committee from 2018 to 2019.
Dr. Allen completed his residency in emergency medicine at the University of Virginia in 2007. He currently serves as assistant dean, Undergraduate Medical Education Nashville Campus, and associate professor of emergency medicine for the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in their partnership with Ascension Saint Thomas. In his teaching efforts, he was recognized by the University of Tennessee Health Science Center as Professor of the Year in 2020 and as 2016 and 2017 Role Model of the Year in emergency medicine.
Roberts, the current internship director at the Tennessee Small Business Development Lead Center, worked directly with local businesses to help connect students with internship opportunities. Her previous titles with Middle Tennessee State University include interim financial manager at TSBDC, director of Administrative Services in the Business and Finance Division, and director of Planning Studies at the Office of the Vice President for Finance and Administration. 
“As a board, we look for individuals in the community who will bring a specific skill set and dedication to our mission,” said Gordon Ferguson, president and CEO of Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford. “We are confident that Dr. Allen and Ms. Roberts will continue to utilize their experience and expertise as board members.”
Dr. Allen and Ms. Roberts began their terms of service alongside the current board members on July 1.
Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Announces Two New Board Members
Jul 07, 2021 at 09:18 am by WGNS
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