Long-standing Firelands executives retire

(Sandusky, Ohio) Three long-standing executives, who significantly impacted Firelands Health, recently retired from the health system. “These individuals have poured themselves into their work,” said Co-Chairman of the Firelands Board of Directors Roger Gundlach. Co-Chairman James O. Miller said, “Firelands, as we know it today, would not be the same place without the influence of these great people. Our community is stronger because of them.” Jane E. Arnold, Patricia S. Martin and Robert M. Moore retired from Firelands Health with an accumulated over 90 years of service, having served in finance, nursing and quality, and legal services, respectively.

Assistant Vice President of Revenue Cycle Jane E. Arnold joined Firelands in 2005. In 2015, she was promoted to Vice President of Revenue Cycle, the position she held until her retirement. Jane has a wealth of knowledge and understanding of the healthcare environment and is well-versed in many regulations affecting Firelands. She can communicate how the revenue cycle impacts all levels of the hospital operations, devoting time to listening, mentoring and building a unified revenue cycle culture across the health system.

Vice President of Quality and Patient Satisfaction Patricia (Patty) S. Martin was hired as an RN at Memorial Hospital in 1978. Over the years, she held multiple positions, including Coordinator of Special Projects, Director of Physician Network Development and Area Director of Quality and Patient Satisfaction. In 2008, Patty was promoted to her current role, which she held until her retirement. Patty is highly regarded for her ability to actively listen and understand all perspectives while offering ideas and solutions considering all standpoints. She earned the respect of her colleagues and the medical staff for her knowledge and experience in quality and patient satisfaction.

Executive Vice President and General Counsel Robert (Rob) M. Moore has been associated with Firelands for more than 30 years. Prior to his employment with Firelands, he served as outside counsel and was hired as the Vice President of Legal Services in 2005. He continued in that role until 2019, when he was promoted to his current role. Rob is known as a leader, mentor and friend. His calm and professional demeanor led to his accomplishments, including facilitating local hospital mergers, multiple surgery center transitions, the development of the Firelands Physician Group and serving as the vice president of Firelands Physician Group.

“Some folks thrive in the spotlight. I can say after working with Jane, Patty and Rob, each preferred to humbly serve behind the scenes,” said Firelands’ CEO Jeremy Normington-Slay. “They came to Firelands every day with one mission: to serve our patients and community. They were leading examples of hard work and dedication.”