About the Arthritis Foundation: Meet our Chair
The Arthritis Foundation appointed L. Brunson White as the organization’s new national chair, effective November 18, 2006. He will play a vital role in leading the only national, nonprofit health agency helping 46 million Americans with arthritis take greater control of the nation’s leading cause of disability.
White is a long-standing volunteer with the Arthritis Foundation. Prior to his appointment as chairman, he served as a National Trustee and Executive Committee Member. He also served as a board member with the Alabama Chapter of the Arthritis Foundation for eight years, including two years as Chair (1997-98). White has received multiple awards from the Arthritis Foundation in recognition of his service including the Joseph E. Suddeth Award as the outstanding volunteer for the state of Alabama (1994); the national volunteer citation (1995); and the volunteer leadership award (1997).
“Brunson has shown a level of commitment to the Arthritis Foundation that puts him among the most dedicated supporters,” said Dr. John H. Klippel, president and CEO of the Arthritis Foundation. “It seems only appropriate that he now serve as the Foundation’s top volunteer.”
“This is such an honor and a great responsibility,” said White. “As national chair, I look forward to building on the achievements of my predecessors. I am committed to ensuring that volunteers and staff of the Arthritis Foundation work more closely than ever as we all try to serve the millions of Americans living with arthritis.”
A native of Birmingham, L. Brunson White attended the University of Alabama where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in Commerce and Business Administration in 1979. Professionally, White serves as Vice President and Chief Information Officer for Energen Corporation. In this capacity, he is responsible for all information technology for the company, as well as for its subsidiaries Energen Resources and Alagasco.
White also has served in several industry capacities including co-chairing the American Gas Association/Edison Electric Institute Technology Advisory Council. He is a member of the Class of 2000 of Leadership Birmingham and Class XV of Leadership Alabama.
