American Liver Foundation Names Rick as Chief Executive Officer

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American Liver Foundation Names Rick as Chief Executive Officer

RICK SMITH JOINS THE AMERICAN LIVER FOUNDATION AS PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

A TWENTY-YEAR VETERAN OF THE MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY

JOINS ALF

The American Liver Foundation is pleased to announce that Rick , a leader in the nonprofit world who has extensive experience running prominent national health organizations, will be joining the Foundation as its next President and Chief Executive Officer, effective November 5th. Mr. will succeed interim CEO W. Corwin, who has led the Foundation since December of 2006.

Since 1987, Mr. has held a series of leadership positions at the National Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Society, working at both the national and chapter levels. He served as Vice President for the Western United States for ten years, followed by two years as Arizona Chapter President. For the past eight years, Mr. was President and CEO of the land Chapter. Prior to joining the MS Society, Mr. served as CEO of the Southern California Affiliate of the American Diabetes Association.

During his tenure as President of the land Chapter of the MS Society, the organization was able to double its revenue and vastly increase its commitment to funding research and helping the 6,500 land residents with multiple sclerosis to manage their lives.

About the American Liver Foundation The American Liver Foundation is the nation's leading nonprofit organization promoting liver health and disease prevention. ALF provides research, education and advocacy for those affected by liver-related diseases including hepatitis.

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