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Air Methods Promotes JaeLynn Williams to CEO
By: Kerry Lynch
Caption: Williams will succeed Steve Gorman as CEO of Air Methods after serving as executive v-p.
Word Count: 393
Air Methods is transitioning its senior leadership with the promotion of JaeLynn Williams to succeed Steve Gorman as CEO, effective January 20. Gorman, who has steered the air medical services provider for the past 18 months, will remain on the board of directors.

A former Delta and Aviall executive, Gorman took the reins of Air Methods in the summer of 2018, about a year after the company was acquired by American Securities. Under his leadership, Air Methods—which had previously faced criticism in the media surrounding patience flight costs—has taken several steps to address those concerns, including expanding its in-network health insurance agreement and benefits.

“The Board is…deeply grateful to Steve Gorman for his leadership as CEO over the past 18 months, during which he has been instrumental in setting Air Methods on a path of strategic excellence and operational growth by building a strong leadership team and making significant operational improvements to create a great foundation for continued success,” said Air Methods chairman Michael Fisch.

Williams, who has been executive v-p of sales, marketing, and communications, joined Air Methods in early 2018 after a nearly 27-year career that included serving as chief commercial and marketing officer for GE Healthcare Division and as president and general manager of 3M Health Information Systems. Air Methods credited Williams with revitalizing the company’s sales and marketing functions, as well as with putting customer-centric improvements and management operating systems in place.

“JaeLynn’s leadership attributes, business and financial acumen, and technical breadth make her the ideal person to lead Air Methods,” said Michael Fisch, chairman of the Air Methods board of directors. “Given her deep passion for customer and patient care, and her strong focus on accelerating growth, the board is confident JaeLynn will continue Air Methods’ recent record of achievement.

“JaeLynn’s passion for the Air Methods mission, her vision and ability to deliver outstanding results make her the ideal choice to lead Air Methods,” added Gorman. “I am proud of the progress we have made together as a leadership team, and I look forward to working with JaeLynn to ensure a seamless transition.”

She steps in to lead a company that transports some 70,000 people each year and manages a fleet of owned, leased or maintained fleet of more than 450 helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft.