WOODBURY, MN--(Marketwire - March 12, 2010) - HealthEast Care System is pleased to announce that Tom Schmitt has accepted the offer to become the new Chief Executive Officer at Woodwinds Health Campus when Julie Schmidt moves into her new role as Chief Transformation Officer for HealthEast.
"I look forward to continuing the passion, innovation and unique culture of service at Woodwinds as we grow to meet the needs of our patients in Woodbury and surrounding communities," said Schmitt.
He's an accomplished executive with more than 20 years of experience in organizational leadership. He has served as Operations Executive at Woodwinds for nearly five years.
Tom shares the passion and vision that has been a hallmark of Woodwinds' culture over the past 10 years. HealthEast is confident Tom's strong foundation in healthcare strategy, business development and leadership will ensure continued benchmark achievements for Woodwinds.
He holds a Masters in Healthcare Administration from the University of Minnesota and a Bachelors of Arts in Economics and Finance from the University of St. Thomas.
Tom and Julie will partner closely over the next couple of weeks to ensure a smooth transition when Tom officially begins as CEO on March 22.
Contact Information:
For more information contact:
Jodi Ritacca
Senior Public Relations Specialist
651-232-6410
