- ACHE Board Appoints Bly Interim District 6 Governor
- Time for Your Midyear Check-in
- Deadline for Hudgens Award Nominations Is July 15
- Run for Regent: An Opportunity to Serve
ACHE Board Appoints Bly Interim District 6 Governor
ACHE’s Board of Governors recently appointed a new member per the ACHE Bylaws. CDR Richard J. Bly, FACHE, will serve as interim Governor from July 1, 2025, until the Council of Regents meeting Feb. 28, 2026. The ACHE Bylaws state that the Council of Regents will elect a Governor to fulfill the remainder of the Governor term from Feb. 28, 2026, to March 20, 2027.
Bly most recently served as Regent for Navy since 2023. An interim Navy Regent will be appointed to fulfill the remainder of his three-year term.
Bly fills the District 6 Governor vacancy due to the recent retirement of Alfred A. Montoya Jr., FACHE, from Veterans Affairs. The Board of Governors is tremendously grateful for Montoya’s service.
ACHE is thankful for the exceptional commitment of both leaders.
Time for Your Midyear Check-in
Have you switched roles, moved to a new organization, or started a new volunteer activity? Be sure to visit My ACHE to view your profile. You can review your membership details and chapter assignment, as well as update your contact information degree/work history, healthcare/community activities, and other ACHE volunteer service. You may also wish to review your communication preferences, online learning and education credits. Updating your profile allows ACHE to better serve you. For questions, reach our Customer Service Center at contact@ache.org or call 312.424.9400.
Deadline for Hudgens Award Nominations Is July 15
Nominations are still being accepted for the Robert S. Hudgens Memorial Award for Young Healthcare Executive of the Year, which recognizes early careerist Fellows for outstanding achievements in the field of healthcare management.
Members are uniquely positioned to identify deserving leaders for nomination and are asked to encourage worthy candidates to apply. The deadline for submitting nomination letters is July 15.
Visit the News and Awards for full details on the nomination process, award criteria and past recipients. For questions, contact Jennifer L. Connelly, FACHE, CAE, vice president, Department of Volunteer Relations.
Run for Regent: An Opportunity to Serve
Any Fellow who wishes to run for election can submit an electronic letter of intent to serve on the Council of Regents, the legislative body that represents ACHE’s members.
Serving as an elected official is a unique opportunity that allows Fellows to exercise their leadership ability, share innovative ideas and support the mission of ACHE. The term begins March 2026 and ends March 2029.
View the official notice on eligibility requirements and position description before declaring your candidacy. For more information, contact Jennifer L. Connelly, FACHE, CAE, vice president, Volunteer Relations, at jconnelly@ache.org.