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Richmond, Va

Integrate and lead nine acute care and 75 ambulatory sites within the Bon Secours Health System in Virginia, a not-for-profit, Catholic sponsored healthcare system with nearly $2.0 billion in net revenues, 12,000 employees and 3,400 affiliated physicians. Evolve the organization to a nationally recognized, proven leader in the provision of high quality, cost efficient healthcare – moving the organization toward a seamless Triple Aim enterprise. Enhance Bon Secours Health System’s position as a premier regional integrated health network providing outstanding clinical care for residents of Central and Eastern Virginia. Enact turnaround initiatives that improved operating margins from $57.0 million in 2008 to $105.0 million in 2012 and returned the Eastern Virginia division to sustainable profitability. Grow share of services across the system including ambulatory, primary care, inpatient, emergency services and mobile health.

Marriottsville, Md

In addition to the Chief Executive Officer role for Bon Secours Virginia, provide corporate direction for the growth, innovation and improved operational efficiencies across the Bon Secours Health System, Inc. Actively participate as a member of the Health System’s Executive Management Team, Managed Care Council and Stewardship Committee in the continued evolution of the organization from a holding company to an operating partnership.

Richmond, Va

Led, directed and provided oversight to the 45 healthcare businesses of the Bon Secours Richmond Health System, a not-for-profit, Catholic sponsored healthcare system located in Central Virginia with $1 billion in net revenues, 6,500 employees and 1,800 physicians. Enhance Bon Secours Richmond Health System’s position as a premier regional integrated health network providing outstanding clinical care for residents of Central Virginia. Grow market share of services across the system including ambulatory, primary care, inpatient, emergency services and mobile health. Achieved success in targeted areas with:• Improved net income seven-fold, from $10 million to $74 million.• Strengthened adjusted discharge volumes 68%, from 49,000 to 83,000.• Achieved national and regional recognition as employer of choice and best places to work.• Acknowledged by Verispan as one of the top integrated healthcare delivery networks.

Richmond, Va

Oversee healthcare operations of Bon Secours in South Carolina, Kentucky and Virginia with cumulative net revenues of $1.4 billion while maintaining role as Chief Executive Officer for Bon Secours Richmond Health System. Successfully divested under-performing assets, implemented a comprehensive expense management and revenue enhancement program initiating financial improvements of $40 million annually, and successfully transitioned operations into a new organizational model with new leadership.

Louisville, Ky

Merged and assisted in leadership direction and management to formulate a new organization with over $300 million in net revenues consisting of CARITAS Medical Center (331 beds); CARITAS Peace Center (416 beds); CARITAS Home Health; CARITAS Surgery Center, CARITAS Health Fitness Club. Consistent with the mission of the sponsoring congregation, responsibly committed to enhancing quality patient outcomes through the development of product line services. Led and developed integrated strategies for managed care contracting and established state of the art information system technologies. Responsible for governance visioning, directed health services planning, medical staff relations, organizational operations, as well as compliance with all regulatory agencies including JCAHO (achieved commendation status).

Louisville, Ky

Merged and assisted in leadership direction and management to formulate a new organization with over $300 million in net revenues consisting of CARITAS Medical Center (331 beds); CARITAS Peace Center (416 beds); CARITAS Home Health; CARITAS Surgery Center, CARITAS Health Fitness Club. Consistent with the mission of the sponsoring congregation, responsibly committed to enhancing quality patient outcomes through the development of product line services. Led and developed integrated strategies for managed care contracting and established state of the art information system technologies. Responsible for governance visioning, directed health services planning, medical staff relations, organizational operations, as well as compliance with all regulatory agencies including JCAHO (achieved commendation status).

Sioux Falls, South Dakota Area

McKennan Hospital is a 407-bed regional medical center located in southeastern South Dakota which has a service population of 500,000 and is part of the Presentation Health System (PHS). The hospital has 185 million in operating revenue with 1,750 full-time equivalent employees and 375 physicians.

Bachelor Of Business Administration (B.B.A), Business Administration And Management, General

Master Of Healthcare Administration (Mha)

Fellow, American College Of Healthcare Executive (Fache)