Csapo named Air Methods finance chief

US air medical provider and helicopter operator Air Methods Corporation has announced Peter Csapo’s appointment as chief financial officer (CFO) with effect from 6 June. He succeeds Trent Carman, who served in the role for more than 13 years.

Csapo most recently served as CFO and treasurer at Accretive Health, Inc., a provider of revenue cycle and physician advisory services to healthcare providers. Before that, he was CFO and area senior vice-president at Vizient, Inc., a national network of healthcare organisations focused on improving clinical, financial and operational management. From 2004 through 2011, Csapo was CFO at McKesson Health Solutions, a division of diversified healthcare company McKesson Corporation, which he joined in 1998.

Aaron Todd, Air Methods’ CEO, commented: “We are pleased to welcome a finance professional of Peter Csapo’s calibre. He will bring insurmountable experience and a fresh perspective to a critical function; one that allows us to ensure long-term growth and success, and the ability to invest in safety, technologies and training.” He added: “We owe a debt of deep gratitude to Trent Carman who has led the financial function of Air Methods through its significant growth over the past 13 years. His contributions and intelligent engagement of his role were instrumental to our collective success. Trent always placed the company and the Air Methods team over his own interests and he will be greatly missed.”

Trent Carman will remain engaged with Air Methods to ensure a seamless transition, the company said.