Rotarian Emmett McLean Shares the Mission of the United Way of Central Alabama
Past President Eric Jack with Rotarians Nancy Goedecke and Emmett McLean.
This week the Rotary Club of Birmingham welcomed Emmett McLean, Medical Properties Trust, Inc. Executive Vice President & COO and United Way of Central Alabama 2022 Campaign Chair.
McLean highlighted the wide array of programs and services supported by UWCA to improve local communities through focus on health, education and financial stability. He discussed how the organization adapted over the past two years to meet the needs of individuals and partner agencies that faced additional challenges during the pandemic.
McLean recognized RCB members who have played integral roles with UWCA over its 99-year history, including Tocqueville Society members, those who have served on the board of directors, cabinet and committees of the UWCA and its nearly 200 partner agencies, members of visiting allocation teams, volunteers, donors and employees. He also applauded the 66 RCB members who have chaired 67 successful annual campaigns over the past century.
“This year the theme for United Way is ‘United Starts with You,’” McLean said. “People make things happen in any community, in any organization. Each of you have made a powerful impact on the lives of those that United Way serves. Thank you very much.”
About Emmett McLean
Emmett McLean is a Co-Founder, Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer and Secretary of Medical Properties Trust, Inc., a publicly traded healthcare real estate investment trust (NYSE: MPW). Prior to joining Medical Properties Trust, Emmett worked in the health care services industry, serving in senior financial positions. He also spent time as a consultant and private investor.
Before his corporate career, Emmett worked in investment banking and corporate finance with Dean Witter Reynolds (now Morgan Stanley) and Smith Barney (now Citigroup), handling corporate financings, public offerings, and mergers and acquisitions. Emmett began his career in the commercial banking industry with Trust Company Bank (now Truist Bank). Emmett earned a B.A. in economics from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and an M.B.A. from the University of Virginia.
Emmett is a member of the Board of Directors of the Alabama Symphony Orchestra, Ronald McDonald House Charities of Alabama, Smile-A-Mile, Greater Alabama Council-Boy Scouts of America, UAB Athletics Foundation, United Way of Central Alabama, The World Games 2022, The Mike Slive Foundation, and the Rotary Club of Birmingham Foundation. Emmett is also a member of Independent Presbyterian Church and Shoal Creek Golf Club where he is also a Board member. He has chaired numerous charitable fundraising events in the greater Birmingham metro area and is currently serving as 2022 Annual Campaign Chair for United Way of Central Alabama.
Emmett and his wife Catherine have three grown children, Laura (Shawn-spouse), Carter (Jessica-spouse), and Stuart and two grandchildren Collins and Woodrow.