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Richard Hallworth
President and Chief Executive Officer,
America Service Group;
President and Chief Executive Officer,
Prison Health Services
Richard Hallworth joined ASG/PHS in March of 2006. He has developed a strategic orientation to managing operations of a complex industry in a challenging environment. He couples industry vision with a track record of planning and executing actions necessary to take advantage of anticipated market direction. In the past he has developed and implemented unique clinical, technological and consumer-based programs, improving offerings and services while holding or reducing costs. Mr. Hallworth has expertise in building strategic partnerships to drive cutting-edge initiatives and is a successful team builder with a reputation for honesty and integrity and is known for his approachability. A Certified Public Accountant with a broad range of experience in leading companies through major transformation, his solid finance background and strong record of budgetary management has been shaped by early experience working in public accounting.