Dennis Upah
About Dennis Upah
Dennis Upah is the Head of Media at HIMSS and Managing Director at Accelerate, HIMSS Solution, with extensive experience in media and healthcare markets.
Company
Dennis Upah is currently employed at HIMSS as the Head Of Media. He has held this position since 2022 in the United States. Additionally, he serves as the Managing Director at Accelerate, HIMSS Solution, beginning in 2021.
Previous Roles
Dennis Upah has an extensive background in executive roles within the media and healthcare industries. His previous positions include Executive Vice President of Healthcare Markets and Broadcast at HealthCentral Corporation from 2002 to 2021, President & CEO at VisionWeb from 2000 to 2002, Chief Operating Officer at drkoop.com, Inc. from 1999 to 2000, and President & General Manager at KEYE-TV from 1995 to 1999.
Education and Expertise
Dennis Upah earned his BS in Speech Communications and Mass Communications from Bradley University in 1970. His academic background provided a solid foundation for his career in media and communications, supporting his rise to prominent roles in the industry.
Achievements
Dennis Upah has been recognized for his significant contributions to the media and healthcare sectors. Notable achievements include leading the sale of a television station in Austin, increasing its asset value from $50 million to over $150 million, serving as the youngest NBC Affiliate TV Station President, being elected as the Technology Chairman of the national CBS Affiliates Board of Directors, and being named among Advertising Age's 'Annual Top 25 Internet Marketing Executives in the U.S.' He also co-led the $97 million IPO road show for drkoop.com.