Experience

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  Usaf hospital dover

  Jan 1986 - Apr 1989

  Captain, united states air force

  Administrative management of a 104-bed Air Force healthcare facility. Accountable for over $5M in federally allocated resources and 300 medical personnel.

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  Pennsylvania department of health

  May 1989 - Oct 1991

  Director, bureau of planning

  Directed the operation of two State Health Divisions which established health planning policies and programs for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Analyzed and formulated recommendations on over $700M annually in healthcare projects. Provided guidance to the Secretary of Health on State and Federal Healthcare Policies.

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  Bradford regional medical center

  Nov 1991 - Aug 1998

  Senior vice president operations

  Management of all ancillary and support services in this 150-bed acute care hospital and 100-bed skilled nursing facility. Additionally, managed all hospital-owned physician group practices. Accountable for a combined budget in excess of $25M.

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  Shamokin area community hospital and northumberland health services

  Sept 1998 - Nov 2005

  President and chief executive officer

  Accountable for provision of comprehensive primary and secondary medical services to the residents of Nothumberland and neighboring counties. Provide overall leadership, direction, and administration regarding all aspects of hospital activities and corporate endeavors. Ensure corporate regulatory compliance with established organizational policies and objectives.

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  Geisinger south wilkes-barre

  Nov 2005 - Dec 2007

  Chief administrative officer

  Accountable for the successful programmatic, operational and financial management of GSWB, and for ensuring System wide standards related to clinical programs, delivery of care and general operations. Provide leadership, direction and the coordination of operations at GSWB and its related clinical programs. Ensure that the Geisinger Health System's goals and objectives are integrated into daily operations.

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  Geisinger health system

  Dec 2007 - Jun 2016

  Regional vice president

  Primary lead for Geisinger Health System in Northeast PA focused on program and market development., strategic planning and partnerships, community involvement and government relations. Coordinated and led the strategic approach for the System's presence in the Northeast through evaluating, planning, and facilitating the implementation of clinical programs, organizational partnerships and educational opportunities.

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  University of scranton

  Aug 2016 - now

  Professor

  Teach Graduate and Undergraduate courses in Healthcare Administration and Human Resources. Serves as Executive in Residence. Involved with Global Health in South America and Sub-Sahara Africa.