Background
Syverson, Lavand Merlyn was born on April 8, 1932 in Willmar, Minnesota, United States. Son of Reuben and Hattie (Anderson) Syverson.
Syverson, Lavand Merlyn was born on April 8, 1932 in Willmar, Minnesota, United States. Son of Reuben and Hattie (Anderson) Syverson.
Master of Science in Business Adminstrn, Columbia University, 1955. Master of Science in Hospital Adminstrn, Columbia University, 1957.
Administrative resident Barnert Memorial Hospital, Paterson, New Jersey, 1956-1957. Associate director American University Hospital, Beirut, also professor program hospital administration, 1957-1968. Executive director St. Paul Ramsey Medical Center, 1968-1980.
Administrator, vice president Presbyterian Hospital Center, Albuquerque, 1980-1984, vice president Presbyterian Healthcare Services, 1984-1986, president Presbyterian Healthcare Services, since 1986. Senior vice president Southwest Community Health Services, since 1986. Consultant World Health Organization, American University Beirut Services Corporation, governments Bahrain and Saudi Arabia.
Member American College Hospital Administrators Clubs: Albuquerque Rotary.
Married Beverly Brush, June 14, 1954. Children– Cheryl Anne, Carol Lynne, Cynthia Joy.