General Randolph was the first African American promoted to Major General and positioned as a Deputy Surgeon General in any of the military medical services.
BLUE ASH, OH, May 18, 2017 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Major General (Dr.) Leonard McElroy Randolph, Jr. is a celebrated Marquis Who's Who biographee. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Marquis Who's Who, the world's premier publisher of biographical profiles, is proud to name Major General (Dr.) Leonard McElroy Randolph, Jr. a Lifetime Achiever. An accomplished listee, General Randolph celebrates many years' experience in his professional network, and has been noted for achievements, leadership qualities, and the credentials and successes he has accrued in his field.
About Major General (Dr.) Leonard McElroy Randolph, Jr.
An esteemed and celebrated professional in his field, Dr. Randolph currently sits on the Boards of Directors/Trustees for several healthcare organizations which include serving as Vice Chair of Mercy Health (previously Catholic Health Partners) headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio. Mercy Health is the largest integrated health system in the State of Ohio, as well as the fourth largest employer in the State. He is a Past President of the American College of Physician Executives. Other current Board positions include the HealthEast Care System, Hospice of Cincinnati, the Health Policy Institute of Ohio and Regional Policy Board 6 of the American Hospital Association. In addition, several past and present Board positions include non-healthcare organizations: Dr. Randolph sits as the Board Chair of the YMCA of Greater Cincinnati, as well as Chair of the Tristate Veterans Community Alliance. During his Air Force career, he served as a member of the Air Force Board.
In addition to his status as a Lifetime Achiever, Dr. Randolph retired as a United States Air Force Major General, having served as the Air Force Deputy Surgeon General and the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Plan Management. General Randolph was the first African American promoted to Major General and positioned as a Deputy Surgeon General in any of the military medical services.
General Randolph is a decorated veteran, having earned the Defense Superior Service Medal after Operation Restore Hope and the Legion of Merit following Operation Desert Storm. Upon his retirement, the General received the highest Air Force honor, the Distinguished Service Medal. Some of his other accolades and honors include the Mister Mac Award, the Distinguished Alumni Award and induction into the Hall of Honor - all from his Alma Mater, Marietta College. The Uniformed University of the Health Sciences awarded him the Exceptional Service Award, and the National Association for Equal Opportunity in Higher Education recognized him with the Distinguished Alumni of the Year Award. The State of Ohio inducted the General into the Hall of Excellence of the Ohio Foundation of Independent Colleges. For his work in executive healthcare leadership, Dr. Randolph earned the Excellence Award from the American College of Healthcare Executives. Most recently, the doctor received recognition as a "Top Blacks in Healthcare" honoree given by the George Washington University Milken Institute School of Public Health and Black Doctors Org. General (Dr.) Randolph has been a featured listee in Who's Who in Who's Who in the Midwest, America, Who's Who in the East and Who's Who in the World.
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