LEADERS IN HEALTHCARE: Thomas Carman

President and Chief Executive Officer, Samaritan Medical Center

With organization since: 2004.

In current position since: 2004.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy; master’s degree in business administration, Syracuse University.

Career Highlights: Previously with Cortland Regional Medical Center (1997 to 2004).

Affiliations: Chairman of Fort Drum Regional Health Planning Organization; immediate past chairman of Advocate Drum/Fort Drum Regional Liaison Organization; North Country Initiative, board member; Healthcare Partners of the North County, board member; immediate past chair of Iroquois Healthcare Association; immediate past chair of Healthcare Association of New York State; Greater Watertown-North Country Chamber of Commerce; American College of Healthcare Executive, fellow.