John Burns

Vice President

Executive Director, Westminster Place

John Burns was named a corporate vice president and the executive director of Westminster Place in Evanston in 2007. Burns had been chief operating officer at Colombia County Health System in Dayton, WA, which includes Dayton General Hospital, family clinics and long-term care for older adults. Prior to that time, Burns held multiple management positions at Centura Health, Colorado's largest family of hospitals and health care services.

Burns has more than 18 years experience in complex health care organizations with particular focus on financial and organizational operations, strategic solutions, performance improvement and customer service.  At Westminster Place, he will be responsible for all operations including health services, social services, pharmacy, residential living, assisted living, activities, food service, buildings and grounds, and housekeeping.

On what most attracted him to Presbyterian Homes, Burns said,  "I began my career in senior care where the reputation of Presbyterian Homes in the Chicago area was well known in the industry. I later moved into the hospital environment, but find senior care most compelling for its ability to make a meaningful difference."

Burns was born and raised in Newport Beach, California. He completed his undergraduate degree in business administration at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, CO. He also holds an MBA from the University of Colorado at Denver and an associate's degree in occupational therapy.

Burns is a member of the American College of Healthcare Executives and is a member of the Healthcare Financial Management Association. He lives with his wife and two children in Gurnee.