A nine-member search committee has been named by President Graham B. Spanier to identify candidates to fill the position of chief operating officer of The Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. Dr. Vincent D. Pellegrini Jr., professor and chair of orthopedics, will chair the committee. The search firm of Korn/Ferry International will assist in the search process.
The ideal candidate will have an advanced degree in hospital or business administration or a medical degree. The candidate should possess a minimum of five years of management/leadership experience in a major academic medical center or health care system. Desirable characteristics include maturity, sound judgment, self-confidence and effective interpersonal skills. The successful candidate will understand the academic health care mission and will be prepared to position the medical center for health care delivery in the future.
Candidates should submit a letter expressing interest and a current curriculum vitae. Letters of nomination should be sent to the attention of Nancy Cook, Dr. John Moxley III or Terri Toth: Korn/ferry International, 11 Penn Center, Suite 2626, 1835 Market Street, Philadelphia, Pa. 19103
Other committee members are: Robert J. Baker, vice president/administrative associate for the Health Group; Dr. Joanna M. Cain, professor and chair, Obstetrics and Gynecology; Janis E. Jacobs, vice president for administration; Dr. John E. Neeley, professor and head, Section of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology; Dr. Herbert Y. Reynolds, professor and chair, Department of Medicine; Susan L. Shebosky, vice president and administrative associate for surgery; Dr. Wiley Souba, professor and chair, Department of Surgery; Wayne Zolko, associate vice president for finance and business.