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2026 Hall of Fame Inductees

The ACHCA Hall of Fame recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to the American College of Health Care Administrators over an extended period or have provided a unique and lasting contribution to the College.

Marianna Grachek

Marianna Grachek
MSN, RN, HSE, FACHCA

"I am grateful for the many mentors and leaders whose guidance have made my service to ACHCA profoundly meaningful. I offer special appreciation to Board Chairs Larry Slatky, Steve Esdale, Roxanne Falloway, Tim Dressman, and Michael Hotz. ACHCA has been a community of purpose and resilience. I am confident in its future."

Orlando Bisbano

Orlando "Lonnie" Bisbano
CNHA, Fellow Emeritus

"I want to thank members of the committee for this extraordinary honor. To be selected for the Hall of Fame is truly humbling. Thank you for allowing me to be with such distinguished company. I will strive to honor this Hall and the values it represents."

Norda Bellantoni

Norda Bellantoni
FACHCA

"I am deeply honored and sincerely grateful to be inducted into the ACHCA Hall of Fame and regret that I am unable to attend in person to accept this honor. This recognition means more to me than I can fully express, and I am truly humbled to be acknowledged by my professional organizations and peers. This award reflects not only my journey, but also the collective efforts, support, and inspiration of so many individuals who have shaped my path along the way. Thank you again for this incredible honor. I will continue to carry its privilege with gratitude and purpose always."

Eligibility for the Hall of Fame

  • Candidates must have been a member of the College for 15 years.  Some early members (1960s) may not meet the tenure requirement and may be considered without meeting this requirement.
  • Candidates must have attained the status of Fellow.
  • Candidates must have served ACHCA in leadership roles and contributed to the College's success in various ways.

Previous Years' Inductees

2025

Rudolph "Rudy" L. Michalek, FACHCA

W. Bruce Glass, CNHA, CALA, FACHCA

Michael A. Holtz, CNHA, FACHCA

2024

William (Bill) McGinley, Retired Emeritus Certified, Fellow Emeritus

Charles (Charlie) F. Shelton Jr., Retired Emeritus Certified (CNHA), FACHCA

B. Daniel Carr, CNHA, FACHCA

2023

Keith R. Knapp, Ph.D., CNHA, FACHCA

Molly H. Savard, CNHA, FACHCA

Robert V. Siebel, CNHA, FACHCA

2022 / 2021 / 2020

Rev. Daniel W. Farley, Fellow Emeritus, Retired Emeritus Certified

Mark J. Finkelstein, CNHA, Fellow Emeritus

Larry I. Slatky, CNHA, FACHCA

James L. Farley CNHA, FACHCA

Posthumous Recognition
Founding Members of ACHCA

Theodore E. Hawkins

Alton E. Barlow

Rev. Carl A. Becker

Kenneth R. Nelson, Jr