Bronson Announces Executive Promotions

June 19, 2012

Due to continued growth of its services in southwest Michigan, Bronson Healthcare announces promotions for the following members of its system executive team:

Katie Harrelson - Senior Vice President, Chief Operating Officer for Bronson Methodist Hospital

John Hayden – Senior Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer

John Jones - Senior Vice President, Chief Operating Officer for Bronson Medical Practices

Cheryl Knapp, RN - Vice President, System Quality Standards & Accreditation and Chief Quality Officer for Bronson Battle Creek Hospital

Bill Mayer, MD - Vice President, Chief Medical Informatics Officer & Community Health

Mary Meitz – Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer

Sue Reinoehl – Senior Vice President, Strategy & Communication

Kirk Richardson – Vice President, Patient Care Services and Chief Nursing Officer for Bronson LakeView Hospital

Marijo Snyder, MD - Vice President, System Quality & Medical Staff Development and Chief Quality Officer for Bronson Methodist Hospital

Mike Way – Senior Vice President, Supply Chain, Facilities & Real Estate

Bronson Healthcare is a not-for-profit, community-governed healthcare system headquartered in Kalamazoo, Michigan.  With 6,600 employees, more than 1,000 physicians, and 773 licensed beds, Bronson is the largest employer and leading healthcare system in southwest Michigan. Bronson offers a full range of services from primary care to critical care across more than 60 locations. A national leader in healthcare quality, Bronson is an innovative, award-winning organization that partners with patients and families to achieve an exceptional care experience.

Key member organizations include:  Bronson Methodist Hospital, Bronson Battle Creek Hospital, Bronson LakeView Hospital, Bronson Vicksburg Outpatient Center, Bronson Medical Group, Bronson Advanced Radiology Services, Bronson Home Health Care, Bronson Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Bronson Staffing Service, Bronson Lifestyle Improvement & Research Center and the Bronson Health Foundation.