Alaska gubernatorial hopeful Adam Crum has chosen health care executive Robert T. Craig III as his lieutenant governor running mate.

Craig brings a wealth of knowledge regarding Alaska’s health care industry. Having served as the longtime chief executive officer for Alaska Heart & Vascular Institute, he oversaw operations for the company’s six locations statewide.

Craig holds a master’s degree in business administration from Baker University in Kansas, as well as a bachelor’s degree in political science from Southeast Missouri State University. He began his career in the medical field in 1990 as the chief of ambulatory care at the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Kansas City, following three years as a platoon leader and tactical control officer in the U.S. Army.

He has managed regional operations for various health care entities in several states including Missouri and Kansas. For 14 years, he served as the principal of Comprehensive Professional Resources, LLC, where he oversaw the expansion of multiple health systems and the opening of seven new health care practices.

At the Alaska Heart & Vascular Institute, he provided leadership and direction to hundreds of staff members and cardiovascular specialists.

After nearly a decade of leadership, Craig stepped down as Chief Executive Officer of Alaska Heart & Vascular Institute last month. During his tenure, he helped guide the organization through significant growth and oversaw the construction of the Mat-Su office building, the first facility built specifically for AHVI.

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