Donald Saltzman is a retired television broadcast executive with many years of creative and business management responsibilities. He has extensive experience in public service, serving as a zoning commissioner for 24 years, a legislative consultant on telecommunication issues, chair of statewide cable council, chair and vice-chair of local area cable council. 

Don's hospital experience comes from being a very active caregiver to many family and friends in a hospital environment. His experience at the Medical Center also comes from being a survivor of life-saving cardiac surgery. 

As a member of the Patient and Family Advisory Board and a volunteer worker in the Cardiology Department, he is able to observe and experience the clinical as well as the administrative functions of the hospital. This insight helps him to evaluate and recommend appropriate additions to an already excellent system.