Don Chester is the Assistant Administrator and oversees community and government relations for St. Mary’s Medical Center and the Palm Beach Children’s Hospital. In his role, Chester tracks and monitors legislation within the state and local governments, and is responsible for the community partnerships associated with the hospital. Chester has been with St. Mary’s Medical Center & Palm Beach Children’s Hospital for nearly 50 years. During his time, Chester played a critical role in forming the Health Care District of Palm Beach County, which is a nationally recognized lifesaving trauma system serving our two level I trauma centers at St. Mary’s and Delray Medical Center. On the 30th anniversary for the Health Care District, Chester was honored with a Legacy Award for his contributions to the organization. Formally, an avid triathlete, Chester was critically injured 16 years ago while running. Now a quadriplegic, he dedicates his time mentoring others who have recently become injured. Chester’s goal is to give them the confidence and tools to go back living a productive life. Chester is a graduate of Ripon College and has a Master’s degree from Nova Southeastern University.