Four EvergreenHealth administrators served on health care and economic boards in 2025
Kirkland, Wash.—Last year, four of EvergreenHealth’s administration team were invited to serve on advisory boards throughout the region. These health system leaders give their time, skills and insight to organizations involved in health care and economic development across the state.
Ettore Palazzo, MD, FACP, EvergreenHealth CEO, was elected to the Washington State Hospital Association (WSHA) Board of Directors effective January 2025, having previously served as the Chair of the Clinical Excellence Committee from 2023 to 2024. He also sits on the board of the Kirkland Chamber of Commerce and the Steering Committee for the Washington Department of Health Emergency Medical Services and Trauma Care.
Dr. Palazzo joined EvergreenHealth in 2003 as a hospitalist, and he held various roles before becoming CEO in December 2023. He is responsible for the leadership of all aspects of EvergreenHealth's purpose, mission and vision.
Christopher Bredeson, MBA, FACHE, Chief Operating and Strategy Officer, has been invited to sit on the boards of Washington Hospital Services (WHS), the Washington Health Alliance (WHA)—both statewide
de organizations focused on quality and value in health care delivery—and OneRedmond, a public-private economic development partnership.
Bredeson has held positions in health care leadership and community advocacy for more than three decades. In his role at EvergreenHealth, he supervises all facets of health system operations and planning.
Jessika Groce, MBA, PHR, SHRM-CP, Chief Human Resources Officer, was appointed to the Cascadia College Foundation Board effective July 1. The Cascadia College Foundation plays a crucial role in offering scholarships and grants to students needing financial support also backing key college initiatives. The board works to support the college’s mission of delivering accessible, equitable and superior educational experiences to inspire every person to achieve their educational and career goals.
Groce joined EvergreenHealth in 2000, devoting her career to human resources and employee relations. She responsible for all facets of human resources and employee health at EvergreenHealth.
Jack Peters, CHCIO, Chief Information Officer, joined the board of the Northshore Senior Center effective 2025. The senior center’s mission is to promote healthy living and well-being for seniors in the community through programs, services, resources and civic engagement. Peters also sits on the WSHA Data Services Committee.
Peters joined EvergreenHealth in 2004 and has served in multiple roles, including that of Interim Chief Information Officer. In his current role, he manages information and computer technology throughout the health system.
Read about the full EvergreenHealth administration team at www.evergreenhealth.com/about-
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