Sarasota Memorial Health Care System President & Chief Executive Officer David Verinder has been named chair of the Safety Net Hospital Alliance of Florida, marking the second time he has been selected to lead the statewide organization representing Florida’s flagship safety net health systems.
Verinder will serve a two-year term on the 14-member board of directors, composed of CEOs from teaching, public, children’s and regional perinatal intensive care hospitals. The Safety Net Hospital Alliance of Florida advocates for the state’s safety net health care systems, which play a crucial role in caring for Florida’s most vulnerable residents, providing essential and highly specialized medical services and training the next generation of physicians.
Verinder has served as President & CEO for Sarasota Memorial for the past 12 years, previously serving as its Chief Operating Officer (2010-2014) and Chief Financial Officer (2006-2010). During his 30-year career, he has served on numerous leadership and healthcare industry boards, including as past chairman of the Safety Net Hospital Alliance of Florida (2020-2022) and member of the Safety Net Hospital Alliance of Florida for the past 12 years.
