As mayor, I am very sad to see Tommy leaving RMC. As a person who has dealt with Tommy on a personal and professional level, I know Peru, Illinois has gained a very respected and dedicated leader.
Here is the official press release from the Ripon Medical Center:
RIPON MEDICAL CENTER CEO RESIGNS
Tommy Hobbs accepts position in Peru, Illinois
Ripon, WI – The Ripon Medical Center Board of Directors regrets to announce that Tommy Hobbs, CEO of Ripon Medical Center has announced his resignation to accept a leadership position with the Illinois Valley Community Hospital in Peru, Illinois. Hobbs’ resignation is effective March 21, 2008.
Hobb’s arrived in Ripon March 3, 2003 as RMC’s CEO under a management contract with Brim Healthcare. Brim Healthcare provides consulting and management services to 38 full-service, acute-care hospitals in 15 states. Brim is a privately held company and is based in Brentwood, Tennessee.
Joan Karsten, president of RMC’s Board of Directors believes Hobbs will be missed by the hospital. “Tommy’s leadership at RMC has resulted in significant growth at RMC on many levels. His involvement has truly elevated the overall quality of healthcare provided by RMC to the people and families we serve. His focus on increased customer service, positive partnerships with local and area physicians and providers, and his emphasis on RMC’s involvement and visibility in area communities will be sorely missed. All of us at RMC are happy for him and his family regarding this opportunity, but are saddened that he is leaving.
RMC will continue to work with Brim Healthcare to transition a new CEO at the hospital. “Brim will be assisting us with the recruitment of a new CEO for RMC”, states Karsten. “We have talked with them about bringing in an interim CEO to assist the hospital and the staff with many initiatives and activities started under Tommy’s tenure here. We will then work to recruit and hire a new CEO; however, we do not have details as to a timeline for this to occur. During this transition, everyone at RMC remains dedicated to our very important mission; “Connected to your community, we provide quality healthcare with a personalized approach”.
Tommy Hobbs accepts position in Peru, Illinois
Ripon, WI – The Ripon Medical Center Board of Directors regrets to announce that Tommy Hobbs, CEO of Ripon Medical Center has announced his resignation to accept a leadership position with the Illinois Valley Community Hospital in Peru, Illinois. Hobbs’ resignation is effective March 21, 2008.
Hobb’s arrived in Ripon March 3, 2003 as RMC’s CEO under a management contract with Brim Healthcare. Brim Healthcare provides consulting and management services to 38 full-service, acute-care hospitals in 15 states. Brim is a privately held company and is based in Brentwood, Tennessee.
Joan Karsten, president of RMC’s Board of Directors believes Hobbs will be missed by the hospital. “Tommy’s leadership at RMC has resulted in significant growth at RMC on many levels. His involvement has truly elevated the overall quality of healthcare provided by RMC to the people and families we serve. His focus on increased customer service, positive partnerships with local and area physicians and providers, and his emphasis on RMC’s involvement and visibility in area communities will be sorely missed. All of us at RMC are happy for him and his family regarding this opportunity, but are saddened that he is leaving.
RMC will continue to work with Brim Healthcare to transition a new CEO at the hospital. “Brim will be assisting us with the recruitment of a new CEO for RMC”, states Karsten. “We have talked with them about bringing in an interim CEO to assist the hospital and the staff with many initiatives and activities started under Tommy’s tenure here. We will then work to recruit and hire a new CEO; however, we do not have details as to a timeline for this to occur. During this transition, everyone at RMC remains dedicated to our very important mission; “Connected to your community, we provide quality healthcare with a personalized approach”.
