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During the September El Paso County Medical Society Annual Meeting,  over 200 members, her daughters, and medical society colleagues from around the state and nation astounded Carol Walker, the Executive Vice President of EPCMS, with a surprise roast and lots of tears, gifts and fun. For Ripley Hollister, M.D., the mastermind behind the roast, this was old hat.  He wowed the crowd during the state medical society Annual Meeting when he joined improvisational comedians onstage to give a review of Carol’s thirty-four years as EVP.
 

Carol retires at the end of January 2012.  She says, “My reasons are entirely personal.  It’s time for me to smell the roses, have time to enjoy grandkids, dogs and hobbies, before the grandkids are too old to play, the dogs can’t hike, and the hobbies are not so enticing.”
 

“It’s been professionally and personally satisfying to play a key role for thirty-four years of EPCMS’ remarkable ninety-eight year history.  I truly respect and value the mission, goals, leadership and staff of EPCMS .  This society has a venerable history of successfully advocating for physicians and their patients.  I couldn’t just quit cold turkey; let’s call it a transition; I’ll still be available to work on special projects and initiatives where I can help,” said Carol Walker in announcing her retirement.
 

Carol tells us, “Any executive’s success is due in large part to the support of staff, physician leaders, members and the very exciting community leaders I have been privileged to work with.  I hope you know the extent of my deep gratitude for your support, your guidance and your friendship.”