Tom Sadvary of Scottsdale Institute

Tom Sadvary, FACHE

Vice Chairman at Scottsdale Institute; former CEO at HonorHealth

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Tom Sadvary retired as CEO of HonorHealth in April 2017. Tom was instrumental in leading the creation of the $3 billion not-for-profit health system through the merger of Scottsdale Healthcare and the John C. Lincoln Health Network in 2013. The system serves over one million residents of the north Phoenix and Scottsdale communities, and includes 6 hospitals, a medical group, several centers of clinical excellence, an Accountable Care Organization, a research institute, and several outpatient centers.

Tom was appointed as President and CEO of Scottsdale Healthcare in 2005 after serving in progressive executive roles including Chief Operating Officer of the system. He joined the organization in 1986 as the administrator of the Shea Medical Center.

He began his career at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center and Barberton Citizens Hospital. Tom earned his bachelor’s degree from Allegheny College and his master’s degree from the School of Public Health, department of health administration at the University of Pittsburgh. He also worked as a paramedic prior to attending graduate school.

Tom is a fellow in the American College of Healthcare Executives. His community board leadership roles have included the American Hospital Association, the Arizona Hospital and Healthcare Association, Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce, Scottsdale /Paradise Valley YMCA, Scottsdale Rotary Club, and the Phoenix Chamber of Commerce.

Tom has received several awards during his career, which include the Scottsdale Leadership Herb Drinkwater Community Service Award, the Scottsdale Chamber Hall of Fame, the Allegheny College Gold Citation Award, and the American Cancer Society 2017 honoree.

Tom currently serves as a member of the CEO advisory boards at LabCorp and Press Ganey, a board member and member of the Executive Committee of Allegheny College, and as the Vice-Chair of the Scottsdale Institute Board. He has also received adjunct faculty member appointments at the University of Pittsburgh and Arizona State University.

Tom and his spouse Mary, a registered nurse, have been married for 46 years and have two children and two grandchildren. Tom enjoys hiking, playing golf and traveling with his family.