Deveny, Cliff

Education: M.D., University of Toledo School of Medicine; bachelor’s degree in chemistry, Denison University

What Guides My Decision Making: I think about what is best for our community and if that decision is consistent with our mission to “provide the highest quality, compassionate care to our patients and members and to contribute to a healthier community.” There cannot be any conflict with the mission.

Favorite Quote: “People do not care how much you know until they know how much you care.”

What Motivates Me: Seeing others succeed and achieve their goals

Most Important Leadership Quality: Vulnerability and curiosity

If I Could Have Any Other Job: I’d go back to delivering babies.

Theme Song of My Leadership Style: “Superman’s Song” by the Crash Test Dummies

Where I Will Be In 10 Years: Hopefully babysitting grandkids

If I Were a Character from a TV Show or Movie, I’d Be: Richie Cunningham from Happy Days

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