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Cathy Green Burns

^[2]DURHAM  – Duke Children’s Hospital & Health Center, a nationally-ranked pediatric academic medical center, has named Cathy Green Burns of Davidson, as the new chair of Duke Children’s National Board of Advisors, which includes business leaders from across the nation.

Her appointment was announced at the board’s spring meeting on Thursday May 16.

Green Burns has worked in the retail grocery industry for more than 30 years, and is the former president of the Food Lion Family of Banners, including Food Lion, Harveys and Reid’s.  Burns served on the Board of Directors for the Network of Executive Women (NEW) and is the current chair of the Board of Governors for Children’s Miracle Network.

Green Burns received a Bachelor’s Degree in marketing and management from University of Maine, and completed coursework in strategic retail management at the College of William and Mary. She lives in Davidson, N.C. with her husband, Ty, and their two daughters.

“Cathy brings a wealth of expertise from more than 30 years of experience in corporate America to propel Duke Children’s forward as a leading children’s hospital,” said Susan Glenn, executive director, Duke Children’s Office of Development. “Her integrity, commitment to excellence and passion for children have been evidenced by her exemplary work on the board, and we are delighted to have her lead as the new chair.”

Green Burns has served on Duke Children’s National Board of Advisors for three years. Duke Children’s National Board of Advisors members give their time and resources to Duke Children’s, ensuring its placement among the top pediatric programs in the United States.

“It is an honor to serve as chair of Duke Children’s board among a team of dedicated advocates and community leaders,” Green Burns said in Duke’s press release. “Duke Children’s continues to make great strides to drive education, research and care, and I look forward to contributing to its growth and development.”

Green Burns succeeds George Grody of Durham, who served for nearly four years and will become a member at large. Grody, formerly of Proctor & Gamble, is a professor of markets and management at Duke University.

Duke Children’s National Board of Advisors:

• Cathy Green Burns of Davidson, N.C., Chair, National Board of Advisors
• Rick Anicetti of Charlotte, N.C.
• Steven Felton of Rocky Mount, N.C., Financial Advisor, Ameriprise Financial
• George L. Grody of Durham, N.C., Duke University Faculty – Markets and Management, Retired –
• Proctor & Gamble
• Pat Johnson of Palm Beach, Fla.
• Donna C. Jones of Hagatna, Guam
• John Love of Burlington, N.C., President and CEO, W. E. Love & Associates
• Lisa B. Quattrocchi of New York, N.Y., Vice President, Benenson Funding Corporation
• Ric Richards of Morrisville, N.C., Owner, The Richards Advantage
• Jim Sabiston of Rocky Mount, N.C., Executive Vice President, MBM Corporation
• Susan Sabiston of Rocky Mount, N.C., Owner, Stephanie’s
• Maceo K. Sloan of Durham, N.C., Chairman, CEO and CIO, NCM Capital Management Group, Inc. and NCM Capital Advisers, Inc.

Duke Children’s Hospital & Health Center, located in Durham, N.C., is nationally ranked among the best in pediatric health care programs. Caring for children is our number one priority, from routine check-ups and immunizations to the treatment of life-threatening injuries and illnesses. At Duke Children’s, we provide hope and the most advanced health care available. We offer innovative procedures including stem cell and bone marrow transplants as well as a variety of support services for our patients and their families. For more information please visit www.dukechildrens.org.

Contact:
Jenna Brown
Duke Children’s Hospital & Health Center
919-385-3147
jenna.tie@duke.edu*
(*Email jenna.brown@duke.edu beginning June 1, 2013)

EDITOR’S NOTE: New chair and members are listed in bold. Photo included.

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