Background
Bennett, James Patrick was born on October 20, 1957 in Huntsville, Alabama, United States. Son of Raymond Arthur and Shirley Marie (Breach) Bennett.
Bennett, James Patrick was born on October 20, 1957 in Huntsville, Alabama, United States. Son of Raymond Arthur and Shirley Marie (Breach) Bennett.
Bachelor of Science, University North Alabama, 1979.
With, Ernst & Whinney, Birmingham, Alabama, 1979-1987; supervisor, Ernst & Whinney, Birmingham, Alabama, 1983-1986; senior manager, Ernst & Whinney, Birmingham, Alabama, 1986-1987; vice president finance, Russ Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Birmingham, 1987-1989; vice president operations, board directors, Russ Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Birmingham, 1989-1991; group vice president inpatient rehabilitation operations, HealthSouth Rehabilitation Corporation, Birmingham, 1991-1992; president inpatient operations, board directors, HealthSouth Rehabilitation Corporation, Birmingham, 1992-1995; president, HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital, 1992-1995; president, chief operating officer, Healthsouth Corporation, Birmingham, since 1995; director, Managed Care United States of America, Inc., Charlotte, North Carolina, since 1996; director, Physician Solutions, Inc., Dallas, since 1997; director, biomedical Disposal, Inc., Atlanta, since 1998. Board directors FAHS, since 1998, Arthritis Foundation Alabama chapter, American Canfer Society, Alabama chapter, since 1996.
Treasurer Shelby Committee of 100, Birmingham, 1987-1989. Chairman University North Alabama Annual Fund Drive, 1995. Chairman rehabilitation committee Federation American Health Systems, 1995-1996.
Honorary chairman Birmingham Multiple Sclerosis Society, 1996. Board directors Birmingham chapter American Cancer Society, 1996, American Sports Medicine Institute, 1995-2000. Member American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Alabama Society of Certified Public Accountants, American Management Association, Healthcare Finance Management Association (regional vice president 1987-1988, Outstanding Member 1987), National Association Accountants, Secession Golf Club, Shoal Creek Golf Club, Elks.
Married Marcella Joanne Lakebrink, September 28, 1979. Children: Stephanie Erin, James Patrick Junior.