Deaconess CEO to Retire

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As a subscriber you can listen to articles at work, in the car, or while you work out. Subscribe NowThe chief executive officer of Deaconess Health System is retiring. Linda White, who has served in the role since 2004, will officially step down June 30.
The Deaconess Board of Directors has selected Shawn McCoy to succeed White as the health system’s next CEO. McCoy currently serves as executive vice president and chief administrative officer for Deaconess.
Following her retirement, White will serve as CEO emerita of Deaconess for a one-year term. White’s 40-year career began as a student in the Deaconess School of Nursing and since that time, she has served in a number of roles, including nurse analyst, vice president of nursing, chief operating officer and president of Deaconess Hospital.
"With Linda’s leadership, Deaconess has realized unprecedented growth while maintaining the commitment to patient-centered, compassionate healthcare," said Jerry Benkert, chairman of the board for Deaconess. "We are proud of the positive impact Linda and Deaconess have had on this community over the years."
The board has also selected James Porter, the current executive vice president of the physician enterprise at Deaconess, to serve as president of Deaconess Health System. He and McCoy will assume their new roles July 1.
In addition to the appointments, the board has elected Steve Titzer to serve as the new chairman of the board. He succeeds Benkert, who has completed his three-year term as chair and has been named board member emeritus.