President and Chief Executive Officer, Mohawk Valley Health System
With the organization since: 2024.
In current position since: 2025.
Education: Completed medical degree, internship, residency and fellowship in nephrology at Johns Hopkins in Baltimore, Maryland.
Career Highlights: Began career in healthcare more than 21 years ago. Previously worked at JPMorgan Chase where he provided clinical oversight of the healthcare operations of 22 U.S. health centers serving more than 150,000 employees. Also serves as a colonel in the New York Army National Guard. Graduate of the United States Army War College and has served overseas tours in Afghanistan, Iraq and Liberia.
Current affiliations: Board certified in internal medicine and nephrology; fellow, American College of Physicians; member, American Society of Nephrology.
Skills that make you an effective leader? Years of bedside clinical experience and an ongoing active role in patient care have helped me understand our patients’ and caregivers’ needs more effectively. I see our successes and shortcomings firsthand. As a result, I’m able to set priorities and make adjustments quickly when needed.
What are your top three priorities for your organization within the next year? At MVHS, we hold quality, safety and patient experience as critical focus areas in all of our clinical practices.
How can the healthcare industry in the region be improved? Upstate New York is under-resourced in healthcare, especially in rural communities. As a health system we seek to improve patient access, grow essential services and collaborate closely with nearby medical practices and health systems.