David R. Banks

David R. Banks is Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Beverly Enterprises Inc. He joined the company in 1976 through the acquisition of Leisure Lodges, Inc., where he had served as Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Banks was appointed to the Beverly Board of Directors in 1976, became President in 1979, and Chief Executive Officer in 1989. He was elected Chairman of the Board in 1990. Mr. Banks is also a member of the Board of Directors of Ralston-Purina Company, Wellpoint Health Networks and Nationwide Health Properties, Inc. A native of Harrison, Arkansas, he is a graduate of the University of Arkansas.

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