Duane Gill, a U.S. Navy veteran and Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives, has been appointed as the new director for the Montana VA Health Care System, effective June 30. Prior to his appointment, he served as the interim director and held various leadership positions within the VA system, including associate director and interim director roles in different locations.
Before taking on the role of interim director, Gill served as the director of the VA Central Western Massachusetts Healthcare System since June 2020. His career with the VA began in 2002 as a secretary in the Chaplain’s Office of the Robely Rex Medical Center in Louisville, Kentucky. He brings a wealth of experience and a strong commitment to serving veterans to his new role as the director of the Montana VA Health Care System.
In a statement, Gill expressed his pride in leading such a dedicated healthcare team and emphasized the importance of serving veterans with the utmost care and dedication. The Montana VA Health Care System serves around 49,000 enrolled veterans across the state, providing vital healthcare services to those who have served our country. With Gill at the helm, the system aims to continue its mission of delivering high-quality care to veterans in Montana.