The Denver Hospice and Colorado Visiting Nurse Association Announce Ben Marcantonio as New President

Tim Bowen, President and CEO of Care Synergy, along with The Denver Hospice and Colorado Visiting Nurse Association (CVNA) Boards of Directors, are pleased to announce that Ben Marcantonio has been selected as the new President of The Denver Hospice and Colorado Visiting Nurse Association.

Marcantonio brings more than 40 years of leadership experience in healthcare, education, and social service organizations. Most recently, he served as Chief Integration Officer for the National Alliance for Care at Home, where he was responsible for integrating operational processes, systems, and departments of two national associations into one unified organization. Prior to that, he held senior leadership roles with the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO), including Chief Operating Officer and Interim Chief Executive Officer, guiding the organization through strategic planning and a major affiliation process.

Earlier in his career, Marcantonio was President and CEO of Hospice of the Chesapeake in Maryland, where he successfully expanded access to care, increased financial stability, and strengthened community-based palliative care services. He also served in leadership positions at San Diego Hospice and The Institute for Palliative Medicine, Scripps Health, and Charter Hospital, and began his career in educational leadership with the Diocese of San Diego.

“We are thrilled to welcome Ben Marcantonio as the next President of The Denver Hospice and Colorado Visiting Nurse Association,” said Tim Bowen, President and CEO of Care Synergy. “Ben’s decades of experience and demonstrated leadership in hospice and palliative care, combined with his deep commitment to serving patients and families, make him an ideal leader to guide both organizations into the future.”

“After a thorough national search, we are excited to have found a leader of Ben’s caliber,” said Rodney Rice, Chair of The Denver Hospice Board of Directors. “His extensive experience and passion for advancing hospice and palliative care will serve our patients, families, and the Denver community with distinction.”

Marcantonio earned a Master of Science in Counseling from San Diego State University, a Master of Education in Administrative Leadership from the University of San Diego, a Bachelor of Sacred Theology from Gregorian University in Rome, and a Bachelor of Philosophy from the University of San Diego. He has served on numerous national and regional boards, including the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization, Goodwin Living, and The Hospice Alliance.

“I am honored to join The Denver Hospice and Colorado Visiting Nurse Association,” said Marcantonio. “Both organizations have a strong history of compassionate service to their communities. I look forward to building on that legacy and working with the dedicated teams to ensure patients and families continue to receive the highest quality care.”