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J. William Crittenden


National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers
Member: National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers

Biographical Sketch

J. William (Bill) Crittenden

Bill Crittenden has an extensive history in health care administration. He earned the Master of Public Administration degree with a focus in health care administration from the University of Missouri - Kansas City and has served as the Executive Director and licensed nursing home administrator of continuing care retirement communities in Florida, Maryland, and North Carolina. Additionally Bill is licensed in North Carolina as an assisted living facility administrator. Bill earned the Bachelor of Arts degree from Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, Texas and the Master of Divinity degree from Brite Divinity School on the TCU campus. He served as chaplain in a variety of settings including general hospitals, psychiatric, and correctional settings. For twelve years he served as the Director of Pastoral Care & Counseling in Heartland Regional Medical Center, St. Joseph, MO. He served Heartland as the Chaplain and Director of the Marriage and Family Counseling Center.

Bill earned the Doctor of Ministry at the Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary, Louisville, KY with an emphasis on marriage and family therapy.

Bill's wife Betsy is a paralegal. Each of their three children are married and they have two granddaughters, Charlotte and Paige, as well as a grandson Will.

Bill brings a significant background of skills and experience to his work in geriatric care management and the provision of care for seniors and their families.