Beutler will lead the 27,000-member association by working closely with its Board of Directors to implement the association s strategic plan and establish the future direction of the profession. His previous experience as deputy executive director of AANA and hands-on knowledge of association management will be extraordinary assets to our organization. CRNAs working with APS provided anesthesia and related services to various facilities in the Grand Rapids area. In that role, Beutler negotiated contracts with multiple healthcare organizations, insurers, and managed care organizations, and implemented strategies that improved the company s market position in an ever-changing healthcare environment. He also established anesthesia patient safety protocols, and coordinated the administrative, human resource, and clinical activities of his active anesthesia practice.
Nurse anesthesia is more than a career, it is a passion for CRNAs.
It is a passion for excellence in anesthesia. I look forward to working with the AANA Board of Directors, staff and members to affect and manage change in harmony with the AANA shared vision for healthcare and the nurse anesthesia profession. These attributes are in no small part due to the tireless efforts of John Garde, who is retiring after serving in this post for 17 successful years. The entire profession and I are indebted to him for his many years of leadership. The new executive director is no stranger to the AANA headquarters.