Woody Thorne

Woody Thorne is an experienced healthcare executive currently serving as Chief Development Executive for Community Affairs at Southern Illinois Healthcare since January 2001, where responsibilities include overseeing community benefits, economic development, and philanthropy. Prior roles within the organization include Administrative Director and Manager of Community Benefits, focusing on health improvement programs and community initiatives. Woody Thorne's professional background also includes experience in the financial sector as a Registered Representative at Old National Bank and New York Life Insurance Company, where expertise in insurance and financial services was developed. Woody Thorne holds a Master of Science in Education and a Bachelor of Science in Marketing, both from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale.