LTC Ann Kenny

Ann Kenny
LTC (retired) Ann Kenny, 66, died March 21, 2022, at her home in Burke, Virginia.

She was the loving wife of LTC (retired) Timothy (Joe) Kenny and mother of Grant Kenny.

Ann was born May 28, 1955, in Fort Belvoir, Virginia, the daughter the late COL George and Mrs. Margaret (Baggett) Stukhart. She graduated from George Mason University in 1978 with a B.S. in Nursing and holds a master's degree in Public Health from Tulane University. She entered the Army in 1978. Her many assignments include: Medical-Surgical Staff Nurse and Operating Room Staff Nurse at Fort Meade, MD (1978-1981) and Operating Room Nurse at Fort Bragg, NC (1981-1983); the Officer's Advanced Course at Fort Sam Houston and staff officer on the faculty of AMEDD Center (1983-1986) at Fort Sam Houston, TX. LTC Kenny was the Community Health Nurse at Fort Knox, KY (1986-1989) and the Chief, Community Health Nurse at Fort Stewart, GA (1990-1991). During her tenure at Fort Stewart, LTC Kenny developed innovative programs to support the soldiers and families during Operation Desert Shield/Storm. These programs were featured on the NBC Today Show worldwide, the Armed Forces Television Network and local television stations. In 1992, LTC Kenny was assigned as the Chief, Health and Fitness Division and concurrently the Chief, Personnel Programs, V Corps Headquarters in Frankfurt Germany. While at V Corps, LTC Kenny also served as Chief, Executive Services, Secretary of the General Staff. In July 1994, LTC Kenny was deployed to serve on Joint Task Force Support Hope, the Rwandan relief mission. She served as both Deputy Surgeon, Rear, and then as the JTF Surgeon Rear. Before retiring in July 1999, LTC Kenny was assigned as to DoD Health Affairs.

LTC Kenny holds numerous awards to include the Joint Meritorious Service Medal, the Meritorious Service Metal with 3 Oak Leaf Clusters and the Joan of Ark Award from the U.S. Armor Association for excellence in service to the military community.

Retiring from the Army in 1999, Ann pursued various career opportunities that leveraged her clinical knowledge and understanding of federal healthcare while providing professional growth. Her first post military job was with the American Institutes for Research as a senior research scientist and program manager. Other companies that benefited from her broad scope of knowledge included SAIC, SRA, HP, NGS, Telligen, Keypro, and IntelliDyne. She completed her career at Healthcare Management Solutions (HMS) from 2020-2022 as their Chief Growth Officer. Nominated and chosen by her peers she was honored with the FedHealthIT 100Honors Award for 2022. This award recognizes individuals for advancing the Federal Health Information Technology and Consulting Market. Additionally, Ann was active in the National Capital Area Chapter of the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) She was elected and served as President Elect and President of the NCA Chapter from 2011-2013. Most significantly, Ann continued to help lead the chapter after her term by mentoring future chapter leaders and directing the mentorship program, with 20-30 mentees each year. Her dedicated contributions left a positive impact on the nation's challenges.

She is survived by her husband Joe, a son, Grant and wife Mandy, her sister Carol Weart and her husband Jeff Weart, and their two children Major David Weart and Robert Weart.

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