Chuck Toeniskoetter Named to Hospice of the Valley Board of Directors

Toeniskoetter Construction Chairman and CEO to bring expertise to nonprofit

SAN JOSE, Calif., Sept. 4, 2013 – Hospice of the Valley has named Chuck Toeniskoetter, chairman and CEO of Toeniskoetter Construction, to its board of directors.

Toeniskoetter develops client relationships, provides guidance and advice on projects, and leads Toeniskoetter Construction’s strategic direction. He has 35 years of experience in commercial construction and development in Silicon Valley. He founded the company in 2009. He also is co-founder and chairman of Toeniskoetter Development. He earned his bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Notre Dame and has an MBA from Stanford.

Toeniskoetter is very active in the community and serves on several boards. Hospice of the Valley worked with Toeniskoetter Construction on construction of its new Palliative Care Center Silicon Valley™, which is a division of Hospice of the Valley and the first free-standing outpatient center of its kind in California. Located in San Jose, the center opened this summer.

“We look forward to having Chuck’s leadership and expertise on our governing board,” said Sally Adelus, president and CEO of Hospice of the Valley. “Undoubtedly, Chuck’s outstanding community service and sound business acumen will serve Hospice of the Valley admirably.”

“The Hospice of the Valley mission is something I believe in and am pleased to support,” Toeniskoetter said. “It will be exciting and rewarding to be involved in the organization.”

About Hospice of the Valley

Hospice of the Valley is a nonprofit organization in Silicon Valley that provides serious illness and end-of-life care programs and services, including palliative and hospice care, grief counseling for adults, children and families, and emotional support, education and practical assistance. The organization also provides individual counseling and loss-specific support groups to anyone who has experienced the loss of a loved one. In summer 2013, Hospice of the Valley opened the Palliative Care Center Silicon Valley™ as the first independent, community-based, outpatient center of its kind in California for patients living with serious illness and their families. The center offers a community resource website for caregivers and families at seriousillness.org/santaclaracounty. Serving Santa Clara County since 1979, Hospice of the Valley honors all cultures, beliefs, values and traditions and is committed to serving its diverse community and providing equitable access to care for all regardless of financial ability. For more information, call 408.559.5600 or visit hospicevalley.org.

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Hospice of the Valley

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Community Relations

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