Encompass Health Corporation announced the appointment of Edward M. Christie III to its board of directors. This appointment will expand the company board to 12 director seats as part of its ongoing succession planning. Christie joins the company board with significant experience in finance, strategic and public company leadership, operations, and governmental regulation.

Christie currently serves as President and Chief Executive Officer of Spirit Airlines Inc., a leading ultra low-cost carrier in the United States. Prior to joining Spirit in 2012, he served as the senior vice president and chief financial officer for Pinnacle Airlines Corporation.