David William Benfer

Background

Benfer, David William was born on May 28, 1946 in Toledo, Ohio, United States. Son of Wilson L. and Marjorie Benfer.

Education

Bachelor, Wittenberg University, 1968. Master of Business Administration in Hospital Administration, Xavier University, 1970.

Career

Assistant administration, Medical College Ohio Hospital, Toledo, 1971-1976, executive director, chief Executive officer, 1976-1981. Executive director, chief Executive officer Bon Secours Hospital, Grosse Pointe, Michigan, 1982-1984. Executive director chief operational officer Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, 1985-1992, president, Chief Executive Officer Saint Joseph Medical Center, Joliet, Illinois, 1992.

Board directors Sisters Bon Secours Michigan, Grosse Pointe, 1982-1984, Sisters Bon Secours Hospital, 1982-1984, Sisters Bon Secours Nursing Care Center, Saint Clair Shores, Michigan, 1982-1984, Bon Secours Pharmacy and Health Services, Incorporated., Grosse Pointe, 1984-1985.

Achievements

• David William Benfer has been listed as a noteworthy hospital administrator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Trustee, chairman Family Services, Detroit and Wayne County, 1982-1992. Chairman Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome Consortium Southeastern Michigan, Toledo, 1988-1992l vice president Medical Value Plan, Inc., 1986-1991. Chairman Southeast Michigan Hospital Council.

Board directors University St. Francis, Joliet, 1993-2002. Vice chairman New Center Area Council, 1991-1992. Member Michigan Tastefest, 1996.

Board directors, chairman Center Economic Development, Will County Chamber of C., Illinois, New Haven Symphony, vice president board. Fellow American College Health Care Executives (council regents 1989-1992, board governors 1992—2000, Robert S. Hudgens award 1982, chair 1998-1999). Member American Hospital Association (regional policy board), Connecticut Hospital Association (board directors 2003-2009), Catholic Health Association (board directors 2003-2009), Quinnipiack Club (New Haven), Country Club Detroit (Grosse Pointe), New Haven Country Club.

Interests

• Jogging, golf.

Connections

Married Mary Sturner, September 5, 1970. Children: Emily, Matthew, Andrew.

Father:

Wilson L. Benfer

Mother:

Marjorie Benfer

Spouse:

Mary Sturner

child:

Emily Benfer

child:

Matthew Benfer

child:

Andrew Benfer