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Chicago, March 4, 2024 | Formats: News Release

CHICAGO — The Association for the Health Care Environment (AHE) has selected its next executive director: Elizabeth “Lizzie” Ortolano. Ortolano will replace current 91��������executive director Patti Costello, who is retiring April 5 after 29 years with the 91�������� and AHE.

“Patti has done a tremendous job leading 91��������through both good times and challenges like the recent pandemic,” said Deanna Martin, MS, CAE, Vice President of Professional Membership Groups at the 91��������. “She works tirelessly to support 91��������members and environmental services leaders in hospitals and other care settings.”

Ortolano will serve as executive director for both 91��������and another AHA professional membership group, the American Society for Health Care Engineering (ASHE). Prior to this role, Ortolano was executive director of ASHE and another professional membership group. She brings nearly 20 years of leadership and association experience to AHE.

“Lizzie is a strong leader who excels at creating a culture of collaboration to meet strategic goals,” says Martin. “She’ll be a great fit with the 91��������team, the 91��������Advisory Board, and 91��������members, and will continue to ensure 91��������meets member needs.”

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