United Disabilities Services Foundation (UDSF) has announced the appointment of Robert "Teke" Drummond as senior vice president of business development. With a 25-year career spanning military service, health care leadership, and strategic innovation, Drummond brings a wealth of experience and a personal connection to UDSF's mission of empowering individuals with disabilities, seniors, and veterans.

Prior to starting his professional career, the Navy veteran served six years as a nuclear reactor operator. He then earned his Bachelor of Science from Juniata College and a Master of Physical Therapy from Hahnemann University, now Drexel University. He launched his health care career, specializing in spinal cord injury rehabilitation, and later served as director of clinical services for a comprehensive rehabilitation facility. Since relocating to Lancaster in 2004, Drummond has held several senior leadership roles with Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health, including director of outpatient services, where he led initiatives in operations, business development, strategy, and process improvement.

Drummond also holds a Master of Business Administration from Lebanon Valley College and a certificate from the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School. He has held leadership positions on numerous boards, including the Lancaster City Alliance, YMCA of the Roses, Lancaster Safety Coalition, and the Juniata College Alumni Council.

Drummond has a personal connection to the UDSF mission. His late father, who lived with stuttering and monocular vision disorders, provided the basis for him to see beyond disabilities and embrace the full potential of each individual.

In his new role, Drummond aims to expand UDSF's impact by building new partnerships, driving sustainable growth, and advancing a mission that makes a real difference in the lives of others.

To learn more about the UDS Foundation, visit http://www.udservices.org.