CEO Fred Manchur announced he’ll be retiring after 12 years in the position.
Michael Mewhirter, the chief financial officer for Kettering Health, has taken over leading the entire organization as interim Chief Executive Officer. Mewhirter is stepping into the role following current CEO Fred Manchur’s announcement that he will be retiring after 12 years in the position.
"The Kettering Health board is highly confident that Michael has the qualifications to ensure Kettering Health’s success until a permanent CEO is named," Dave Weigley, chairman of the Kettering Health board, said in a release. "Kettering Health is blessed with an incredible team of physicians, caregivers, and support staff. Because of this, I believe we are extremely well-positioned to continue to deliver on our mission to improve the quality of life of the people in the communities we serve. In appointing Michael, we believe we have found a dynamic and experienced interim leader to champion this sacred calling."
Mewhirter has been with Kettering Health—an Ohio-based healthcare network with 403 total staffed beds and over $3 billion in total patient revenue—for almost eight years, according to LinkedIn.
"It is an honor for me to take the interim post and guide an organization that I care deeply about through our next chapter in service to our communities," Mewhirter said in the release. "I’m particularly excited about leading the great people in our system as they strive to provide high-quality, innovative care delivered with compassion and respect for every patient and family member. Kettering Health is an incredible organization, and I thank the board and our leadership for the trust they’ve put in me."
The Kettering Health board has established a search committee to identify the organization’s next chief executive officer.
Amanda Schiavo is the Finance Editor for HealthLeaders.