The Board of Directors of Hospital Central Services Inc. (HCSC), and its affiliates, recently announced that Peter Castagna will retire at the end of the calendar year. Rami Nemeh, currently the vice president and COO of the Miller-Keystone Blood Center (MKBC) has been named president & CEO of HCSC and its affiliates including MKBC. Nemeh will begin his new role on Jan. 1, 2025.
Earlier this year, Castagna informed the board of his intention to retire after leading the organization for the past 11 years. During Castagna’s tenure, HCSC successfully launched the Ambulatory Care Outpatient Linen Rental business which now serves more than 2,500 locations. In addition, Miller-Keystone Blood Center expanded operations in new markets including the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre (PA) and Trenton (NJ) areas, and three linen processing plants were upgraded and automated, expanding the company’s capacity for future growth.
“We are most grateful for Pete’s leadership and for guiding our organization especially during the COVID crisis when our services were critically needed,” said HCSC Inc. Board Chairman John Brown. “We are indebted to Pete for building a strong team over the years that will help ensure a smooth transition of leadership.”
Castagna said that, “The move to the Lehigh Valley serving in the president & CEO role for the past 11 years have been the most rewarding of my career. I have been inspired by the passion demonstrated every day by the staff, board, donors and community partners, and am excited to hand the leadership reins to Rami Nemeh.”
Nemeh emigrated to the U.S. 26 years ago and joined MKBC as a component lab technician. He continued to advance in the lab, and eventually was named director, overseeing the entire lab operation.
Nemeh holds a bachelor’s degree in biochemistry and a pathologist assistant (medical science laboratory) degree from the University of Aleppo, Syria. He also has a Front-Line Leadership Development certificate from Northampton Community College and a Strategic Leadership for Growth and Innovation certificate from the Manufacturing Resource Center (MRC).
“I am honored for the opportunity to serve Hospital Central Services and its affiliates in this capacity,” Nemeh said. “I am grateful to the executive team and the Board of Directors for their trust and support during this transition.
“As we move forward, I am fully committed to the success of every division within our organization. We will continue driving innovation, fostering collaboration and achieving our shared goals. I remain dedicated to strengthening our ties within the community as we strive to make a positive impact and am confident that together we will build a healthier community.”
During the next few months, the two leaders will work together on a transition plan along with the rest of the management team to ensure that the company remains focused on its mission.
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