DENVER--DaVita has named Bill Myers as vice president of communications, and he will be based in the company’s new corporate headquarters in Denver.
“Bill Myers brings a great mix of knowledge and talent to DaVita, and we are excited to welcome him to the DaVita Village,” said Kent Thiry, chairman and CEO of DaVita. “We look forward to him joining the executive team and contributing to DaVita, as well as the entire kidney care community.”
Myers joins DaVita after serving as the vice president of state government affairs at UnitedHealth Group. In this role, he was responsible for tracking legislation, educating policymakers and supporting business growth initiatives in Colorado, New Mexico, Montana and Wyoming.
Prior to joining UnitedHealth Group, Myers spent 11 years at Qwest Communications in various corporate communications and government affairs roles, including developing and executing award-winning advocacy and communications strategies for the company’s top corporate priorities.
Myers received his bachelor’s degree from Boston University. He serves on the board of the South Metro Denver Chamber of Commerce and is chair of the Public Education and Business Coalition.
