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5.17.11 | Kennedy CEO named chairman of Bancroft Board of Trustees
Haddonfield, N.J.—May 17, 2011— Bancroft, a leading nonprofit organization, has named prominent healthcare executive Martin A. Bieber as chairman of its board of trustees.
The Monroe Township, N.J., resident is president and CEO of the Kennedy Health System, which operates three South Jersey hospitals, a skilled nursing facility, and numerous outpatient centers across Camden and Gloucester counties.
Based in Haddonfield, N.J., Bancroft provides a wide range of services to help people with neurological challenges reach their full potential for productive and fulfilling lives.
Bieber joined Bancroft's board in 2008, and has "consistently demonstrated a deep and sincere commitment to those we support and their families," said Bancroft President and CEO Toni Pergolin. "Marty brings an ideal combination of compassion and skills to this new role."
"Bancroft has been helping people reach their full potential for more than 125 years," notes Bieber. "I feel privileged to step into the role of board chairman at this time, to work with the superb leadership and staff to continue this critically important mission."
In this volunteer position, Bieber will oversee Bancroft's 14-member board, an all-volunteer group that governs the operation of Bancroft. His duties include setting the organization's vision and strategic plan, overseeing all board committees, and working to support Bancroft's management team in achieving the organization's goals.
Bieber has more than 30 years of experience as a healthcare executive and administrator. Prior to joining Kennedy in 2006, he was president and CEO of Mercy Medical Center on Long Island, chief operating officer of the system's flagship hospital, St. Francis Hospital, and held other leadership positions with Catholic Health Services of Long Island.
He is also a past board chair of the Developmental Disabilities Institute on Long Island (N.Y.), where he has served as a board member for many years. A certified public accountant, Bieber has a master's degree in health services administration and a bachelor's degree in business administration.
About Bancroft
Bancroft serves 1,300 children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and acquired brain injuries, through a wide range of programs. Founded in 1883, the organization has sites in New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Delaware. Programs include early childhood, education, vocational, supported employment, structured day programs, rehabilitation, community living, behavioral treatment, and in-home and outpatient services.
Bancroft strives to ensure that every person is given opportunities for lifelong learning and fulfillment. It does this by altering perceptions and supporting people with neurological challenges in achieving their life goals as valued and respected members of our world. For more information, visit www.bancroft.org.
About Kennedy
Kennedy is a health services delivery system serving the communities of southern New Jersey. Kennedy meets the community's healthcare needs at its hospital campuses in Cherry Hill, Stratford and Washington Township, NJ, and at outpatient facilities throughout Camden and Gloucester counties. Kennedy University Hospital is the Principal hospital of the University of Medicine & Dentistry of New Jersey – School of Osteopathic Medicine. Kennedy is also a member of the Penn Cancer Network.