PHOENIX [May 27, 2026] – Phoenix Children’s today announced the appointment of D. Christian “Chris” Koch to its board of directors. Koch, a longtime advocate for improving health outcomes for children and teens, serves as Chair, President and Chief Executive Officer of Carlisle Companies Incorporated, a leading supplier of innovative building envelope products and solutions for more energy efficient buildings.
"At Phoenix Children’s, our vision is to improve the health of a generation,” said John R. Nickens IV, President and CEO, Phoenix Children’s. “Chris’ dedication to the mental health needs of our young people is transformational and I look forward to working closely with him as a board member as we embark on a bold approach to this life-saving work.”
Koch and his team at Carlisle Companies were instrumental in launching the Phoenix Children’s suicide prevention program. To date, the program has deployed over 190,000 screenings and connected more than 3,600 young people in crisis with the care they needed.
“Having Phoenix Children’s in our community is a competitive advantage for our state and a key component of a thriving economy,” said Koch. “High caliber pediatric healthcare attracts talent, improves quality of life, and signals to businesses that we are a community worth investing in. I’m honored to join the Phoenix Children’s board of directors and further its mission to provide the best healthcare for children and their families.”
Koch’s appointment reflects strong support from the Phoenix Children’s board of directors. He was nominated by board member Omar Alvarez, President and CEO of TPQ Foods, and approved unanimously.
“Our responsibility as a board is to ensure strong stewardship as Phoenix Children’s seeks to transform pediatric healthcare throughout Arizona,” said Michael Ebert, Chairman of the Phoenix Children’s Board of Directors. “Chris brings a longstanding commitment to improving health outcomes for children and teens that will help advance our work and deliver meaningful impact.”
In addition to his Phoenix Children’s board position, Koch serves on the boards of a publicly traded company and a prominent privately held brand, along with several nonprofit organizations.