Clifton Porter II, the long-time top advocacy executive for the American Health Care Association / National Center for Assisted Living, was named its next president and CEO July 15.
As the No. 2 exec for the association for the last 101/2 years, Porter’s selection and quick affirmation came as no surprise to those familiar with the sector. He’ll start the transition this fall with complete
switch-over in January when Mark Parkinson formally retires.
Porter’s career includes stops as volunteer, nurse aide and small-facility administrator before working on advocacy with national nursing home organizations.
“Clif brings a unique blend of front-line experience and lobbying acumen that makes him an ideal candidate to head AHCA/NCAL,” said Phil Scalo, Chairman of the AHCA Board of Governors.
A patient listener and speaker who is known to turn a colorful phrase while energetically emphasizing a point, Porter has been a popular figure on Capitol Hill and with AHCA members around the country.
From the September 2024 Issue of McKnight's Long-Term Care News
