BIRMINGHAM, Ala., November  27, 2023 — Encompass Health Corporation (NYSE: EHC) today announced the appointment of Edward M. Christie III to its board of directors. This appointment will expand the Encompass Health board to 12 director seats as part of its ongoing succession planning.

Christie joins the Encompass Health board with significant experience in finance, strategic and public company leadership, operations, and governmental regulation. Christie currently serves as President and Chief Executive Officer of Spirit Airlines, Inc., a leading ultra low-cost carrier in the United States. Prior to joining Spirit in 2012, he served as the senior vice president and chief financial officer for Pinnacle Airlines Corporation.

“We are pleased to welcome Ted and his strong financial expertise to the Encompass Health board, including more than two decades of leadership experience within the highly regulated and extremely competitive airline industry. He has led companies through complex and challenging financial milestones several times throughout his career, and I am confident his unique perspective will be valuable to our board,” said Donald Correll, Chairman of Encompass Health’s board of directors. “The appointment of Ted reflects our commitment to adding important expertise and new perspectives in order to facilitate board transition as part of our succession planning, while maintaining the Company’s position as the leading provider of inpatient rehabilitation services in a rapidly changing healthcare environment.”

“I am honored and delighted to be joining the Encompass Health board,” said Christie. “The Company is a recognized leader in the healthcare industry with a demonstrated commitment to delivering high-quality, cost-effective post-acute care. I look forward to helping further that commitment, contributing to the Company’s strategic direction, and building long-term value for its stockholders.”

About Encompass Health
Encompass Health (NYSE: EHC) is the largest owner and operator of rehabilitation hospitals in the United States. With a national footprint that includes 161 hospitals in 37 states and Puerto Rico, the Company provides high-quality, compassionate rehabilitative care for patients recovering from a major injury or illness, using advanced technology and innovative treatments to maximize recovery. Encompass Health is ranked as one of Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies and Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to Work in Healthcare. For more information, visit encompasshealth.com, or follow us on our newsroom, Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.