ADA hires new chief technology officer

DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Jan 31, 2019

The ADA has hired Jordan Baugh as its new chief technology officer.

Baugh will be responsible for leading an IT team and creating technological strategies. He previously served as the vice president and chief information officer at Columbia Financial Group/Mutual Life.

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