The Phoenix VA Health Care System has an $850 million operating budget, several major academic affiliates, and a non-profit research foundation.  Established in 1949, the health care system includes over 3600 employees providing care at the Carl T Hayden VA Medical Center and 12 outpatient clinics.  In his role, Mr. Welsh will provide executive leadership for the outpatient clinics located in Gilbert, Mesa, Phoenix (4), Scottsdale, Payson (contract), Show Low, Globe, and Surprise, AZ, along with the new 203,000 sq. ft. Phoenix 32nd Street VA Clinic.

His former assignments include Deputy Medical Center Director of PVACHS, Associate Director of PVAHCS, Associate Director of Northern Arizona Health Care System, detailed as the Associate Director of El Paso, detailed as the Director of PVAHCS Southeast Community Based Outpatient Clinic, Chief of Nutrition, Hospitality and Food Services, and Veteran of the US Navy and US Army Reserve.  He is the Chair of the Nutrition Advisory Board, Arizona State University, School of Nutrition, and board member of the Arizona Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.