Juneau: Bartlett Board of Directors to interview three finalists for Chief Executive Officer
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~ After an extensive nationwide search, the Bartlett Regional Hospital CEO search committee has announced the three finalists for the coveted position. The candidates will be in Juneau from August 26 to September 7, 2024, to complete their final interviews, participate in an assessment exercise, and engage with hospital staff, CBJ leadership, and the public.

The three finalists are Jon Friedenberg, Melanee Tiura, and Joe Wanner. Mr. Friedenberg is a healthcare consultant with a wealth of experience in leadership roles at MarinHealth Medical Center and El Camino Hospital in California. He also served as CEO of Mary Crowley Cancer Research in Texas. Mr. Friedenberg holds a Master of Arts from the University of California, Davis and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of California, Berkeley.

Ms. Tiura is currently the Administrator of Providence Valdez Medical Center and has previously held leadership positions at Iliuliuk Family and Health Services in Unalaska and UP Health System – Portage in Michigan. She also has experience at Bristol Bay Area Health Corporation in Alaska. Ms. Tiura holds a Doctor of Health Administration from Central Michigan University, a Master of Science in Human Nutrition from Eastern Michigan University, and a Bachelor of Science in Administrative and Clinical Dietetics from Northern Michigan University.

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Mr. Wanner is currently the Chief Financial Officer for Bartlett Regional Hospital and has previous experience as CFO/COO at Wallowa County Health Care District in Oregon. He also worked at Bartlett as Controller before becoming CFO. Mr. Wanner holds a Master of Business Administration and a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from Eastern Washington University.

The CEO search committee was appointed by the Board to interview candidates and consisted of representatives from the Board, CBJ, hospital stakeholders, and the public. Out of 58 applications received by the hospital screening committee, 15 candidates were selected for virtual interviews before narrowing down to the final three.

The public is invited to meet each candidate in person and provide feedback to the Board at scheduled meet and greets on the hospital campus. Ms. Tiura's meet and greet will take place on Monday, August 26 at 4:00 p.m., followed by Mr. Wanner's on Wednesday, August 28 at 4:00 p.m., and Mr. Friedenberg's on Friday, September 6 at 4:00 p.m.

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The Board will hold a special meeting the morning after each candidate's day on campus to conduct their final interviews. The interviews will be held in open public session in the boardroom on the hospital campus and streamed over Zoom. The Board will recess into executive session halfway through each interview for deliberations. The final decision is expected to be announced after an offer has been made and accepted.

In the meantime, Ian Worden will continue serving as interim CEO until December 2024 to ensure a smooth transition for the new CEO. The community eagerly awaits the announcement of Bartlett Regional Hospital's new leader who will guide them towards a brighter future.

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