November 6, 2003

CONTACT:
Alexandra Greenbaum
Marketing & Public Relations Assistant
(410) 778-7668, ext. 4012

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Bowman Named Vice President of Finance and CFO at Chester River Health System

Chestertown, MD — November 6, 2003 — Brian T. Bowman has joined Chester River Health System as vice president, finance/chief financial officer (CFO).

Bowman joins the health system with over 30 years experience in the healthcare industry. For the past six years he worked with over 12 different healthcare organizations as an independent hospital finance consultant. Prior to that, he was the CFO at Frederick Memorial Hospital and Health System. In addition, Bowman has worked at Anne Arundel Medical Center and participated on various Maryland Hospital Association committees.

Bowman indicated that he is delighted to be at Chester River Health System. “My goal is to build upon the fine accomplishments that former CFO Terry Weaver achieved and to maintain the momentum of those accomplishments as the strategic plan of the health system continues to be implemented.” he said.

“The strategic plan is very ambitious, yet, with the support of the community and the hospital staff, the plan is very achievable. From my perspective, one of the next most significant strategic goals for Chester River Health System is the installation of a new information technology system which is expected to be underway by the end of the year,” he noted.
Bowman holds a Bachelor of Science degree in business/marketing from the University of Maryland, and a Master of Science degree in finance from George Washington University.

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