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Hacienda Board Chairman resigns
Tom Pomeroy, who served on Hacienda HealthCare's board for 38 years, announced he was stepping down amid "organizational changes" that could lead to more resignations and new rules for how members are selected and how long they serve.
The announcement comes less than two weeks after an investigation by The Arizona Republic detailed a long history of self-dealing and nepotism among Hacienda board members, including Pomeroy.
For decades, Pomeroy brokered health insurance for roughly 800 Hacienda employees through his private company, reaping lucrative commissions on the contracts.
The Republic found board members served without limits and often rotated in and out as board chair. Board rules did not set specific term limits, and allowed members to do business with the facility so long as they declared a conflict and abstained from voting.
https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.azcentral.com/amp/3019520002
Tom Pomeroy, who served on Hacienda HealthCare's board for 38 years, announced he was stepping down amid "organizational changes" that could lead to more resignations and new rules for how members are selected and how long they serve.
The announcement comes less than two weeks after an investigation by The Arizona Republic detailed a long history of self-dealing and nepotism among Hacienda board members, including Pomeroy.
For decades, Pomeroy brokered health insurance for roughly 800 Hacienda employees through his private company, reaping lucrative commissions on the contracts.
The Republic found board members served without limits and often rotated in and out as board chair. Board rules did not set specific term limits, and allowed members to do business with the facility so long as they declared a conflict and abstained from voting.
At least two other board members did business directly with Hacienda, and some board members did business with each other, raising questions about the nonprofit board's independence and ability to police itself.
Four children of Hacienda board members got jobs there.
Pomeroy acknowledged Thursday the facility needs new leadership.
“If Hacienda is to move forward after the deeply disturbing events of the past few months, it’s clear that the organization needs new leadership," he said in a statement.
"Gov. Ducey, for whom I have great respect, has said as much. So have some state and community leaders. I will continue to support Hacienda’s mission philanthropically, but I will have no formal role with the organization."
Four children of Hacienda board members got jobs there.
Pomeroy acknowledged Thursday the facility needs new leadership.
“If Hacienda is to move forward after the deeply disturbing events of the past few months, it’s clear that the organization needs new leadership," he said in a statement.
"Gov. Ducey, for whom I have great respect, has said as much. So have some state and community leaders. I will continue to support Hacienda’s mission philanthropically, but I will have no formal role with the organization."
https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.azcentral.com/amp/3019520002
