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Edward Morton
Edward A. Morton
Immediate Past Chairperson

Edward A. Morton brings over 45 years of experience in leadership, finance, strategic planning, and healthcare to his role as Chairperson of DLC’s Board of Directors. He spent 34 years at NCH Healthcare System, serving as CFO, COO, and CEO, and worked as a partner of Wasmer Schroeder Strategies from 2007 to 2021. Edward served as a U.S. Army captain from 1969 to 1984, including time with the Army Materiel Command’s Special Operations Office from 1969 to 1972. Edward is deeply involved in the community, serving as a member of the Health Facilities Authority of Collier County, chairman emeritus of the Florida Gulf Coast University Foundation and trustee of Florida Gulf Coast University. He is also a director of the Greater Naples Area Board of Directors, Freedom Institute, and Collier County 100 Club. Edward is also a board member of Glencoe Diversified Holdings.