AVH candidates in their own words

This is the first contested race for the board of directors at the hospital in six years. Aspen Valley Hospital (AVH) canceled two previous ones because no one applied, except the incumbents. For this election, there are seven candidates running for two open seats.

The candidates all answered a series of questions posed by Aspen Public Radio. Here are their responses.

Ballots must be returned to AVH's administration office by 7 p.m. on May 3. They can be mailed or dropped off in person.

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Peter Hershberger

Profession: Registered NurseAge: 47Where do you live? Snowmass VillageHow long have you lived in the valley? 15 yearsIn what capacity have you used AVH?…
Rudi E. Scheidt, Jr.

Profession: EntrepreneurWhere do you live? Citizen of Aspen, Resident of Pitkin CountyHow long have you lived in the valley? Homeowner since 1999In what…
Mindy Nagle, MD

Profession: MD- OB/GYNAge: 48Where do you live? AspenHow long have you lived in the valley? 1990 to 1993, then 2001 to presentIn what capacity have you…
Joseph Nedlin

Profession: RetiredAge: 74Where do you live? AspenHow long have you lived in the valley? Since 1980In what capacity have you used AVH? How would you rate…
Greg Balko

Profession: Emergency Medicine PhysicianAge: 47Where do you live? Snowmass VillageHow long have you lived in the valley? 17 yearsIn what capacity have you…
Mike Lyons

Profession: Firefighter, Paramedic, Photographer, Property ManagerAge: 44Where do you live? Aspen, at the Twin Ridge Townhouses, which are across the…
Eric Willsky, MD

Profession: Physician/AnesthesiologistAge: 64Where do you live? AspenHow long have you lived in the valley? 27 years, since 1989In what capacity have you…
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