Warrenton, Va.-based Fauquier Health selected Chad Melton as its new CEO, effective Feb. 13, 2017.
Here are five takeaways:
1. Most recently, Mr. Melton served as CEO of Wythe County Community Hospital in Wytheville, Va.
2. Previously, he served as director of operations for LHP Hospital Group in Plano, Texas, as well as CEO of HackensackUMC at Pascack Valley in Westwood, N.J.
3. He holds a master's degree in healthcare administration from Texas State University in San Marcos.
4. He replaces Roger H. Baker, who plans to retire this year.
5. Mr. Baker will serve as chief transition officer until his retirement.