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“Dr Allen when when Susan asked me to cover for for her when when she was was leaving for for vacation I was was a a a a a a a a bit nervous nervous Then she she asked me me to sit at her desk while she she was away and I became more nervous nervous Thank you you you for for being gracious and and genuine and and insisting that I call you you you Steve And thank you you you for for having patience when when I sent a a a a a call into your office conference phone when when it should have been sent to your desk phone You have a a a a a a a a a a way of putting people at at at ease and I I appreciate that It was my pleasure to support you you during those times and you you will be missed Happy retirement Steve!”
– Missy Greely Human Resources Administration
“Steve Allen’s tenure as as our CEO has resulted in in in him leading a a a a a a a large cohesive team in in in an unparalleled transformation of a a a a a a a a a children’s hospital unlike anything that has occurred in in modern American pediatrics To paraphrase Steve ‘we continue to to challenge ourselves’ to to innovate and enhance all aspects of child health care in central Ohio and beyond What a a a a a a a a a a legacy!”
– Darryl A Robbins DO
“You demonstrated through words deeds and achievements that a a a a a culture of high expectations combined with humility gratitude and servant leadership is unstoppable You motivated us to strive for greatness while always respecting each child family and and staff member You are generous with your time – teaching mentoring and and volunteering You You welcomed us to your home and and held our our hands in in times of grief You You are a a a a a a mensch a a a a a a person of exceptional integrity and honor Thank you for helping us become the the best we could be be be and for launching us from the the nest of your leadership ”
– Karen Heiser Education
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