Mr. Briner became CEO of the 20-bed critical access hospital in 2016. He was previously vice president of professional services at Lake Jackson, Texas-based CHI St. Luke’s Health-Brazosport.
During his tenure at Sweeny Community Hospital, he oversaw the onboarding of a new emergency room physician group and played a key role in securing a U.S. Department of Agriculture loan to build a replacement campus.
Kelly Park, RN, chief nursing officer of the hospital, will be become interim CEO. Mr. Briner will assist in the transition of leadership.
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