December 10, 2024, Press Release from Lima Memorial Health System: Lima Memorial Health System is pleased to announce that Lynn Carpenter, currently Vice President & COO, will assume the role of President & COO of Lima Memorial Health System, effective January 1, 2025. She will continue to work alongside Mike Swick, Lima Memorial’s longest-tenured President & CEO, who will continue as CEO.
With more than 30 years of dedicated service to Lima Memorial, Lynn Carpenter has demonstrated outstanding leadership, strategic vision and operational expertise, advancing the organization’s mission of delivering exceptional care to our community. She holds an MBA and is a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives, a distinction that reflects her commitment to excellence in healthcare leadership. Lynn is an active member of the community, serving on a number of boards.
Lynn’s promotion follows a deliberate leadership succession planning process in collaboration with the Board of Trustees. Succession planning remains a key priority at all levels of the organization, enabling Lima Memorial to identify and develop strong leaders who will guide the organization into the future while staying true to the values that define its culture.
“We are immensely proud of the exceptional leadership team we have built at our community’s local hospital,” said Mike Swick, President & CEO of Lima Memorial Health System. Lynn’s promotion reflects years of thoughtful preparation and the trust we place in her ability to lead our organization into the future.”
