Executive Moves

Sayre, Pa.-based Guthrie selected Joseph T. Sawyer Jr., to serve as president of Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre.

John Kessler, president and CEO of Salem (Ill.) Township Hospital, resigned March 5, according to a 100.1 WJBD Radio report.

Duluth, Minn.-based Essentia Health announced three senior executives are no longer working with the health system, according to the Duluth News Tribune.

Two Indianapolis-based Indiana University Health executives stepped down, an IU Health spokesperson confirmed to Becker's Hospital Review.

Cincinnati-based TriHealth appointed Kelley Ealy chief information security officer, a newly created position, effective March 5.

Tuscaloosa, Ala.-based DCH Health System named Paul B. Betz COO.

Camden, N.J.-based Cooper University Health Care announced three executive promotions. CEO Adrienne Kirby, PhD, will add executive chair to her title while Kevin O'Dowd and Anthony Mazzarelli, MD, will become co-presidents, joining Dr. Kirby as the organization's leaders.

The FDA moved two employees into high-ranking strategic initiative positions March 7, according to STAT.

Grocery store chain Albertsons and Rite Aid appointed former Starbucks chief executive Jim Donald president and COO of the merged entity, according to The Wall Street Journal.

Vancouver, Wash.-based PeaceHealth appointed Will Weider its permanent senior vice president and CIO, effective March 12.