David Zechman, interim CEO of Mary Lanning Healthcare, (Courtesy)
HASTINGS — A shake up in leadership has been announced at Mary Lanning Healthcare in Hasting. Eric Barber is no longer the CEO and Dave Zechman has been named as interim.
In a release that came out on Wednesday, Sept. 24., the Mary Lanning Board of Trustees acknowledged Barber’s contributions over the past 12 years that he served in the position.
It was announced that David Zechman will serve as the interim CEO.
“David M. Zechman was born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio. He obtained a Bachelor of Education degree from Miami University (Ohio) and a Master of Public Administration degree from Cleveland State university,” per Mary Lanning.
“Dave began his 39-year career in healthcare as a respiratory therapist and subsequently held leadership positions from supervisor to CEO in urban and rural Midwest hospitals. Dave has achieved the status of Life Fellow in the American College of Healthcare Executives. Currently, Dave is a renowned public speaker and consultant and serves as an active member for both healthcare and non-healthcare not-for-profit boards,” per Mary Lanning.
“Dave has been married for 45 years to Rhonda, his high school sweetheart, and has two daughters, Audra and Alyssa, along with three granddaughters. Dave resides with Rhonda in Estero, Florida an is active in his church,” per Mary Lanning.
