R. Stanton Dodge Appointed Chair of National Jewish Health Board

Dodge currently serves as the chief legal officer at DraftKings Inc., managing government affairs and corporate communications. His professional background includes a long tenure as general counsel for DISH Network Corp. and an early career as a law clerk for the Colorado Court of Appeals. Beyond his corporate roles, he maintains a presence on the EchoStar Corp. board and has previously contributed to the Colorado Supreme Court Nominating Commission.

National Jewish Health President and CEO Michael Salem highlighted Dodge’s strategic vision and deep institutional knowledge as key assets for the organization’s future. The leadership transition follows a milestone year for the hospital, which celebrated its 125th anniversary in 2025. Zucker, the outgoing chair, oversaw a significant decade-long planning process intended to refine the hospital’s approach to respiratory, cardiac, and immune research.