Press Release
July 15, 2011—Carteret General Hospital Board Chairman Pat Joyce announced Friday that Richard A. Brvenik, MHA, has been selected as President and CEO of Carteret County General Hospital. “We are pleased to have Dick join our Hospital team. He is a seasoned professional with many years of senior leadership experience. During his career Dick has illustrated his ability to lead hospital teams to high performance and exceptional patient care.” said Mr. Joyce.
Mr. Brvenik currently serves as the Senior Vice President with Hartford HealthCare system and President and CEO of Windham Hospital in Willimantic Connecticut where he has been since 1999. Prior to that he was President and CEO of Shore Memorial Hospital in Nassawadox, Virginia. Other past roles include Administrator of the Vince Lombardi Cancer Center in Georgetown University Medical Center in Washington DC and COO of Saint Anthony’s Health center in Alton Illinois. He completed his BA, Magna Cum Laude at Merrimack College in North Andover MA, and his graduate degree in Healthcare Administration at George Washington University, Washington DC.
"I am very grateful for the opportunity to join the family at Carteret General Hospital and look forward to working with the Board, Hospital Staff and Medical Staff along with the greater community to continue the organization's tradition of success.” Mr. Brvenik said. “Carteret General Hospital is clearly devoted to high quality patient care and to service excellence. All those who I met, from the Search Committee, to senior leaders, medical staff, hospital managers and staff, possess a great energy and spirit of devotion to the hospital's mission, to its patients and to the community. They recognize their role in assuring that the hospital serve as a healthcare safety net, as a provider committed to elevating the region's health status and as a driver in the local economy. That is precisely the kind of organization I want to be a part of and to continue to help lead and nurture. My wife Mary and I, and our family, look forward to relocating to the community and meeting many new people as well as enjoying the local beauty. We love the beach and all the benefits of coastal living. I look forward to beginning work by October, as I transition from my current roles."
Brvenik succeeds Fred A. Odell III who is retiring July 25 after a career spanning 30 years at Carteret General. During that time the Hospital has grown from 117 to 135 beds, added many services and medical specialties, and quadrupled the physical facilities. Upon his arrival in 1981 the Hospital was in dire financial condition with no monetary reserves. Today the Hospital has sound financial standing and can face the uncertain future of healthcare with confidence and security. “Fred has made a tremendous contribution to this community and we are extremely grateful” said Mr. Joyce.
Mr. Joyce expressed “The search process worked very well and I am extremely grateful to the Search Committee for their support and commitment”. Committee members included Joan Lamson, Doug Brady, Doug Harris, Dr. Terry Goodman, Dr. Nicole D’Andrea, Charles Royal and Pat Joyce.