Senior Vice President of Strategic Planning and Business Development

David Ping joined Health Quest in September of 2005 and serves as the Senior Vice President of Strategic Planning and Business Development. In this role, David is responsible for the development of the strategic plans for the organizations and is responsible for business development as well. In addition to these activities, David is responsible for the marketing and public relations activities of Health Quest and for physician recruiting. From an operational perspective, David is responsible for Health Quest Community Education and the clinical laboratory services.

Prior to joining Health Quest, David was a partner in the healthcare division of Kurt Salmon Associates, conducting strategic, facility and operational plans for hospitals and large group practices. Among Mr. Ping's clients were Cleveland Clinic Health System, UCLA Medical Center, University of Miami Hospitals and Clinics and The Sylvester Cancer Center.

David has a BA from Indiana University and a Master's in Healthcare Administration from the University of Minnesota. David is an adjunct faculty member of University of Minnesota, teaching planning in the MHA independent Study Program.