Wal-Mart’s Ex-Counsel Named CEO of Walton-Supported Vail Clinic

Wal-Mart Stores Inc.’s former general counsel has joined a sports-medicine clinic and foundation supported by a range of wealthy benefactors, including a member of the Walton family and a Wal-Mart director.

Last month, Tom Mars became chief executive officer of the Steadman Clinic and the Steadman Philippon Research Institute, according to a statement on the group’s website. The Colorado clinic, with offices in Vail, Frisco and Edwards, specializes in orthopedic medicine and says it has treated hundreds of Olympic and professional athletes.