The Board of Directors of Brattleboro Memorial Hospital has announced the appointment of Steven R Gordon of Newton, Massachusetts, as the new President and Chief Executive Officer. The appointment will be effective in early March of next year, according to Kirsten Beske, Chair of the BMH Board of Directors. Gordon will be replacing Barry Beeman who announced his intentions to retire from the position at Brattleboro Memorial Hospital earlier this year. Gordon brings more than 25 years of experience in health care and hospital management to BMH.
‘I am pleased to report that we had a very comprehensive and broadly inclusive recruitment process. We conducted a national search and reviewed an outstanding group of candidates. Our decision was ultimately unanimous to offer the position to Steve Gordon. We believe he possesses the necessary strategic skills to lead BMH in its mission to provide outstanding care to the Brattleboro community. Steven brings extensive experience working with physicians and hospital leaders in the development of growth strategies as well as strong operational and fiscal discipline,’ said Beske in making the announcement.
Gordon responded, ‘The high quality patient care and excellent reputation of Brattleboro Memorial Hospital, its physicians, employees and staff were instant draws for me. I am inheriting an institution that makes a difference in the lives of so many in the community and I look forward to continuing its exceptional services for patients and leading BMH into the future.’
Gordon most recently served as President of Good Samaritan Medical Center in Brockton, Massachusetts, where he was responsible for the overall management of the hospital. At Good Samaritan, Gordon provided leadership direction successfully positioning the hospital organizationally and financially.
Before arriving at Good Samaritan, Gordon was the Chief Administrative Officer for Children’s Hospital Boston, running their Waltham campus. He also served previously as the Vice President for Physicians and Business Development at Newton Wellesley Hospital, and was the former CEO of Parkland Hospital in Derry, NH.
Gordon received a bachelor of arts (with honors) from Tufts University where he also obtained a master’s degree in environmental health engineering. Subsequently, he earned a master’s in health administration from the University of Minnesota. The new BMH President and CEO is a fellow in the American College of Healthcare Executives.
A lifelong Rotarian, Gordon has always been actively involved in the local community, serving on such boards as the YMCA, the Chamber of Commerce, Partnership for Youth, and the local school. In addition, he was active with the local Boys and Girls Club in his past community.
Gordon is a Massachusetts native and he and his wife Sharon, who is a nurse, have family in Keene. They look forward to becoming part of the Brattleboro community.
‘We are excited about Steve’s selection as the new BMH CEO,’ said Beske. ‘He brings a depth of understanding of both the challenges and opportunities of working within a community hospital environment, as well as a broad variety of experiences with physician alignment models and networks. He will be a terrific asset to the hospital.’
Source: BMH. 12.14.2010
Gordon named new CEO at Brattleboro Memorial Hospital
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