Current CFO Lance Mason named CEO, effective March 31
Livingston Regional Hospital (LRH) CEO Tim McGill, who has led the hospital for a total of 25 years, will retire May 1. McGill’s choice for chief financial officer, Lance Mason, who was hired in 2016, will become the new CEO effective March 31.
LRH says the month overlap will further ensure a smooth transition.
“First, congratulations and thank you to Tim, who has spent most of his professional career leading Livingston Regional’s efforts to improve the health and well-being of the individuals in the five-county area it serves,” said Russell Pigg, President of the Community Hospital division at Scion Health, LRH’s parent company. “Second, congratulations and wishes for much success to Lance, who has gained invaluable experience at Livingston for the past eight-plus years and is now ready to lead the hospital.”
Mason has held many roles in his time at the hospital including Assistant Administrator/Director of Finance and as CFO. He has also:
- Assisted with the hospital’s strategic planning and budgeting
- managed departmental staffing and productivity targets
- and overseen operations of Livingston’s five physician clinics
- According to LRH, McGill recognized Mason’s potential early on.
“When we first brought Lance on board, I wanted him to have the right kind of experience so he could grow professionally and potentially succeed me as CEO,” said McGill.
Mason says he is “extremely thankful to have been able to work under and learn from McGill since joining the hospital in 2016,” according to a release.
Tim McGill
“I cannot say enough about the solid leadership he has provided this hospital and the mentor he has been for me,” said Mason. “I am honored to now have the opportunity to lead Livingston Regional Hospital and its great group of team members and providers. This hospital plays a key role in the communities we serve, and it is important that we continue to provide high-quality care with exceptional customer service.”
Mason, it seems, was born to lead LRH.
“Livingston Regional Hospital holds a special place in my heart,” he added. “I was born in this hospital, and I am excited to build upon the great work being done here.”
McGill will end a 45-year hospital administration career.
“In that time, he has helped the hospital physically expand, add service lines, attain accreditations, recruit physicians, and remain an essential partner with its surrounding communities,” according to the release.
“My time at Livingston Regional has been great for me professionally and great for my family to be a part of this community,” said McGill. “It has been an honor to help serve the health care needs of this region.”
For more information visit MyLivingstonHospital.com.
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