Executive Moves

Stephen Leffler, MD, has been appointed CMO at Fletcher Allen Health Care in Burlington, Vt., according to a system news release.

Janell Goodno will serve as CFO of Kiowa (Okla.) District Hospital beginning Oct. 31, according to an Alva Review-Courier report.

Bozeman (Mont.) Deaconess Health Services has announced that President and CEO John Nordwick will retire from the organization at the end of the year, according to a health system release.

Patti Monczewski has been named interim CEO of Mark Twain St. Joseph's Hospital, a Catholic Healthcare West facility located in San Andreas, Calif., according to a Calaveras Enterprise report.

Trinity Mother Frances Health System, based in Tyler, Texas, has named Steven P. Keuer, MD, president and CMO.

There are several instances where a hospital might be enduring a change in chief executive leadership. CEOs that announce sudden retirement, a promotion to a larger hospital or health system or personal matters are potential reasons a hospital needs to…

Colorado Rural Health Center in Aurora has appointed Alan J. Spidel as CEO, effective immediately.

The board of directors for Montgomery County Hospital District in Conroe, Texas, has approved the appointment of John Hennigan as interim CEO, according to a Conroe Courier report.

Mike Lieb has been appointed interim CEO of Powell (Wyo.) Valley Healthcare until a permanent replacement is found, according to a Powell Tribune report.

Brian M. White has been named president and COO of Northwest Hospital in Randallstown, Md., and senior vice president of LifeBridge Health, Northwest's parent company headquartered in Baltimore.