Message from the President

Jorge Mendez, FACHE, MBA | 2017 SFHEF President

Dear ACHE/SFHEF Members & Colleagues:

I am deeply humbled and honored to serve as your 2017 SFHEF President. This year, our aim is to provide the greatest value to ALL our members. In order achieve this though, we need your feedback and engagement so that we can ensure our events, resources, and offerings are meeting your professional development needs.

If you are a member, thank you; we greatly appreciate your membership and support. For those that meet the requirements to apply for Fellow Designation (FACHE), I urge you to make it a goal this year for you to apply and begin the process. Our chapter, including our fellows, can help you throughout the way. It is an achievement that speaks highly to your healthcare experience, commitment to continuing education, and community service. For more information regarding FACHE, please visit https://www.ache.org/mbership/credentialing/index.cfm.

If you are not a member, I welcome you to visit our membership page at http://sfhef.org/membership.html to learn more about our our local chapter. There, you can click the "Join Now" link or simply visit http://www.ache.org/joinache.cfm to sign up as a member.

And, if you represent a healthcare organization, regardless of its segment in the healthcare industry, we value, need, and depend on your continued support and sponsorship. Please continue to promote the value of ACHE and the South Florida Healthcare Executives Forum within your organizations.

I am looking forward to a great year ahead!

Sincerely,

Jorge Mendez, FACHE, MBA