Bon Secours St. Francis Health System CEO Mark Nantz Takes on New Role in Maryland
November 13, 2014
Bon Secours Health System Announces Mark Nantz as Market Leader for Bon Secours St. Francis (SC) and Bon Secours Charity (NY)/ Executive Vice President for Enterprise Strategic Initiatives Bon Secours Health System, Inc.
GREENVILLE, SC – Mark Nantz, Chief Executive Officer, Bon Secours St. Francis Health System has been appointed to the role of Executive Vice President / Market Leader for Bon Secours St. Francis and Bon Secours Charity and Enterprise Strategic Initiatives for Bon Secours Health System, Inc. This new position will include leading enterprise strategic initiatives for the $3.5 billion dollar not-for-profit Catholic health system based in Marriottsville, Maryland, while maintaining operational accountability. With this change, a dedicated CEO for Bon Secours St. Francis Health System (BSSFHS) will be recruited. The executive will report to Mark, who will remain in the Greenville area.
Mark joined Bon Secours St. Francis in February 2010. Under his leadership St. Francis has grown in regional and national recognition including a top 10 safest hospitals by Consumer Reports®, Truven Analytics™ 100 Top Hospital, one of the nation’s “Most Wired” organizations, the only hospital in SC with seven Healthgrades 100 Best Hospitals awards, and named to the list of 50 Greenest Hospitals in America. Most visibly in the Greenville community, the system secured the naming rights to the city’s downtown arena in 2013, now Bon Secours Wellness Arena, and recently opened the St. Francis Cancer Center housing the latest technology in radiation therapy.
Richard J. Statuto, Chief Executive for Bon Secours Health System stated, “Mark has a proven record of success in directing the complex, quality-oriented health care service operations in our South Carolina and New York markets. We are extremely pleased to have someone of his ability and background to provide visionary leadership for the entire Bon Secours Health System.”
A national executive search has begun and a local committee comprised of board members, physicians and leadership will select the new executive leader for the Greenville, South Carolina System. In the interim, Mark will remain in Greenville actively engaged as the CEO of Bon Secours St. Francis as the search process progresses.
Camilla Hertwig, Board Chair, Bon Secours St. Francis Health System said, “We are very happy for Mark and fully support his appointment to this new role. The Board will take an active role in selecting a new leader that will be committed to the growth and success of our ministry in Greenville.”
About Bon Secours St. Francis Health System
Bon Secours St. Francis Health System, a member of Bon Secours Health System, Inc. is a private, not-for-profit integrated health care delivery system. From the latest medical advances—in cancer treatment; minimally invasive heart, general and GYN surgery; and in obstetrics and orthopedics—to home care, hospice and an extensive network of primary care and specialty physicians, Bon Secours St. Francis is recognized on the national and regional level for maintaining the highest standard of patient care and safety. For more information, go to www.stfrancishealth.org.
About Bon Secours Health System, Inc.
Bon Secours Health System, Inc. based in Marriottsville, Maryland, is a $3.5 billion dollar not-for-profit Catholic health system that owns, manages or joint ventures 19 acute care, 5 long term care, 4 assisted living, 6 retirement communities/senior housing, 14 home care and hospice services, and other facilities, primarily on the East Coast. Bon Secours Health System consists of more than 23,000 caregivers helping people in six states. Its vision is to be a prophetic Catholic health ministry partnering with communities to create a more humane world, build health and social justice and provide exceptional value for those served. For more information, go to www.bshsi.org.
