10/14/2025
Our president, Larry Hornsby, was recently honored by his alma mater, the UAB School of Nursing, for his groundbreaking work in nurse anesthesia and advancement of autonomy, business innovation and healthcare policy. He received the Dean’s Award for Lifetime Career Achievement as part of the School’s 75th anniversary celebration.
Larry has shaped our profession through leadership, entrepreneurship, advocacy, and mentorship. As Past President of the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists, he championed quality, safety, and independence in CRNA practice. He held multiple leadership roles within AANA before becoming President and also served as Chair of the Commission on Anesthesia Economics and Reimbursement, Chair of the Anesthesia Payment Advisory Panel, and chaired the CRNA Political Action Committee for six years. His greatest achievement while with AANA was negotiating the federal supervision opt-out with the U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services, enabling CRNAs in 25 states to practice without physician supervision—a landmark shift in healthcare access. In 2013, he received AANA's highest honor, the Agatha Hodgins Award for Outstanding Accomplishment.
Larry founded Anesthesia Professionals, Inc., in 1991, one of the first CRNA-owned management groups in Alabama. He also was Partner and Senior Executive Vice President with AmSol, a North Carolina-based anesthesia management company, was Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer for Diversified Professionals, Inc., in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and co-owns Lower Alabama Continuing Education Seminars, Inc. together with his daughter, Laura Lesley (pictured). He is currently Program Director for the Hornsby Business Institute at Middle Tennessee School of Anesthesia.
Larry serves on the UAB School of Nursing National Advisory Council and was recognized as the School's Distinguished Alumnus in 2016 and a Visionary Leader in 2010.
Through visionary leadership and relentless advocacy, Larry Hornsby has transformed nurse anesthesia practice and empowered CRNAs across the country, making him one of the most influential figures in our profession.
Come have a cup of coffee with him at a LACES seminar! ☕️
