Burrell College Welcomes Health Care Leader Troy Clark to Board of Trustees
New Mexico Hospital Association president and CEO brings extensive experience in hospital leadership, health policy and rural health care.
Burrell College of Health Sciences welcomes Troy Clark, president and CEO of the New Mexico Hospital Association, to its Board of Trustees. Clark brings more than two decades of health care leadership experience and a commitment to strengthening hospitals and improving access to care in rural communities.
Clark has led the New Mexico Hospital Association since August 2020, working with hospital leaders, legislators and state officials to advance policies that support hospitals and the communities they serve. His background spans hospital operations, financial management, physician practices and the development of new health care facilities.
“Troy understands the challenges facing health care organizations and the communities that depend on them,” said Denise A. Gonzales, M.D., chair of Burrell College’s Board of Trustees. “His experience leading hospitals and advocating for rural health care will bring a valuable perspective to our board as we guide the College’s future.”
Before joining the association, Clark served as vice president of regional operations for Presbyterian Healthcare Services. He oversaw hospitals and clinics in Socorro, Ruidoso, Clovis, Tucumcari, Santa Fe and Española, developing a deep appreciation for rural hospitals and the importance of sustaining care close to home.
“Strong communities need both accessible health care and a workforce prepared to deliver it,” Clark said. “I am honored to join Burrell College’s Board of Trustees and support its commitment to educating future health care professionals. I look forward to contributing my experience and working with my fellow trustees to help the College serve students and communities.”
Throughout his career, Clark has worked in nonprofit, for-profit and academic health care settings. His experience includes opening five new hospitals and holding executive positions in operations and finance. He earned his undergraduate and graduate degrees from Brigham Young University and began his career in public accounting before entering health care.
“Troy’s career connects the work of educating health care professionals with the realities of delivering care,” said John Hummer, president of Burrell College of Health Sciences. “His knowledge of hospital operations and New Mexico’s health care needs will help us strengthen the connections between education, clinical practice and community service. We are pleased to welcome him to the board.”
Clark’s work with rural hospitals has shaped a personal commitment to helping communities sustain the health care services their residents depend on.
