Last Updated on March 23, 2023 by Logansport Memorial Hospital
Logansport Memorial Hospital (LMH) President and CEO Perry Gay has resigned from his position, effective Wednesday, March 22, 2023. Perry has served the organization as CEO since 2016, with a tenure of seven years and many positive contributions to the hospital and Cass County community.
“I am grateful for the time I have spent at Logansport Memorial and proud of the way our hospital has served the community,” commented Perry. “It’s been an honor to work alongside so many talented healthcare professionals, who have all shared the same unwavering commitment to do what is needed and what is best for our patients.”
David Ameen, FACHE, MS, a seasoned healthcare executive and former LMH CEO, has been appointed by the Board of Trustees to serve as interim CEO until a permanent replacement has been selected. David Ameen has spent his career in healthcare, holding several previous CEO roles before his tenure at Logansport Memorial Hospital. He has a Masters of Science in Health Services Administration and a Bachelors of Science in Pharmacy, both from the University of Michigan.
“Healthcare is experiencing unprecedented challenges as an industry, and these are incredibly difficult times for hospitals across the country,” said David. “But working in healthcare is a calling, and serving the patients and communities that depend on the care provided is the highest priority shared by employees and leaders across the LMH organization. I am focused on that as the hospital moves forward and continues to be here for all who need us.”
“We acknowledge and appreciate Perry’s service to the hospital and the community, and we wish him well in the future,” commented Scott Stebbins, Chairman of the LMH Board of Trustees. “David is familiar with the hospital’s operations and with the communities we serve. We believe his assistance during this time of
transition will provide stability and support for hospital physicians, providers and employees, as well as for our patients across the north-central Indiana region.”
More information will follow as it becomes available.
SOURCE: News release from Logansport Memorial Hospital