About the Husmans
Born and reared in Chicago, David Husman, J.D., is the founder and chairman of Heartland Real Estate Partners and has more than 65 years of real estate, banking, and principal investing experience. He attended the University of Illinois at Navy Pier and graduated from law school at DePaul University. David was also a co-founder and former board member of both the Affiliated Bank Group and MB Financial, Inc., one of the largest commercial banks in Chicago, which later became Fifth Third Bank.
David met his wife, Cathy, in 2000 and the couple were married in Chicago, Illinois in 2003. Cathy, mother to one daughter, served as executive vice president for the Hard Rock Cafes. She later owned and operated two prominent restaurants in Chicago: Old Carolina Crab House and Widow Newton's Tavern.
After getting married, the couple were inseparable-they traveled extensively, visiting 57 countries. They worked together in the real estate industry and enjoyed spending time with their grandchildren.
Making an Impact
It was his and his wife’s experience interacting with Dr. Locatelli and his staff that endeared NSU to the Husman family and is the driving force for their support of our university. Sadly, Mrs. Husman succumbed to the disease, but her spirit will live on in the work her family will now support at NSU.
Dr. Harry K. Moon, M.D., Executive Vice President/COO/President-Elect of NSU
A Brain Center with Heart and Soul
Thanks to a generous gift from the Husmans, the Neuroscience Institute will be named the David and Cathy Husman Neuroscience Institute at NSU Health. The Institute is focused on providing comprehensive and compassionate care to patients with neurological disorders, understanding the health impact—physical, mental, and emotional—of living with a neurological disorder. Areas of expertise include ALS, Alzheimer's Disease, Parkinson's Disease, epilepsy, back and spine pain, and more.
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Here, You’ll Feel Better
Great health care requires a human touch. A profound trust between doctors and their patients—a trust that’s built on a network of meaningful connections. At NSU Health, we believe that these connections lead to better outcomes. From our two medical schools, six health profession schools, and 32 clinics, NSU Health's connections extend to innovative biomedical and pharmaceutical research. The best connections aren’t bought, they’re earned. At NSU Health, we’re raising the bar and setting the new standard in health care—so we can take better care of you.
