Riverside Leadership Changes Take Effect

By Amber Lester Kennedy Thursday, January 05, 2012

Several leadership changes took effect this month for Riverside Health System.

Wade Broughman, the Chief Financial Officer, assumed the duties of Chief Operating Officer, in addition to his role as the CFO. He will serve in both positions for the next six to nine months, until Riverside fills the CFO position.

Ronnie Matthews, most recently serving as the Senior Vice President for Community and Organization Development, is now the Senior Vice President for Philanthropy for the Health System. In a press release, Riverside said philanthropy is an “area of strong growth” for the system.

Steve McCary will serve as Vice President/Administrator for Riverside Doctors Hospital Williamsburg, which broke ground in July. McCary joined Riverside last year, working with Williamsburg business development and primary care service. He will begin by filling the key roles in administration for the new hospital.

Terris Kennedy has been promoted from Vice President/Chief Nursing Officer to Senior Vice President/Chief Nursing Officer. She will be responsible for clinical leadership, and take on responsibilities for the School of Health Careers and Customer/Resident Service. She joined Riverside in 2010.

Faye Petro Gargiulo is now the Vice President of Research and Discovery. Gargiulo, most recently serving as Vice President of Strategic Development and Marketing, will evaluate Riverside’s existing research efforts, expand those efforts and develop new opportunities. She will also continue to lead recruitment efforts for physicians and providers.

Elizabeth Williams has joined Riverside as Vice President of Marketing, Corporate Communications and Strategic Development. Prior to joining Riverside, Williams worked for Adena Health System in Ohio and Bon Secours Hampton Roads.