Olean, N.Y. - Steven Jackson, currently regional executive
director for YMCA of the Twin Tiers, has been appointed president of the Olean
General Hospital Foundation, effective Oct. 13.
“Steve has a strong
background in both operations and development as well as marketing and
communications in the non-profit setting,” said Christopher Napoleon, OGH
Foundation board chairman. “After an
extensive search, we feel that his exceptional skills, strong background and
local ties to the area fully prepare him to be successful in this position,”
added Napoleon.
“I am very excited to have someone like Steve assume this
position. He is an impressive and
extraordinary person. His enthusiasm and
strong interpersonal skills along with the way he sincerely cares about people
and healthcare will no doubt help him to advance the mission of the
foundation,” said Napoleon.
Jackson holds a master’s degree in sports management from
Indiana University of Pennsylvania. He
was named branch manager of the Bradford Family YMCA in 2011. With the recent
merger of Bradford, Pa., Olean and Wellsville, NY, into the YMCA of the Twin
Tiers, he was promoted to regional executive director in 2014. Jackson and his
wife, Erin, reside in Bradford with their son, Carter, and daughter, Kendyl.
“The search for the position was initiated when Karen Fohl,
current foundation president, who has held this position for more than 20
years, expressed her desire to step down from her position as president of the
foundation,” said Timothy Finan, president and CEO of Upper Allegheny Health
System, Bradford Regional Medical Center and Olean General Hospital. “Karen
will assist with Steve’s onboarding after which she will continue to serve as
vice president for institutional advancement assisting the hospital with the
development of various projects and initiatives.”
“Certainly we are grateful for the leadership of Karen Fohl
over these many years as president of the foundation and look forward to her
continued service to OGH,” Finan said.
The Olean General Hospital Foundation is an independent
501(c)3 not-for-profit organization that depends on the generosity of
individuals, families, corporations and foundations to ensure Olean General Hospital's
continued excellence in patient care.
The foundation’s mission is to develop and generate ongoing
philanthropic support for Olean General Hospital's continued development and
growth. Celebrating its 21st anniversary this year, the Olean General Hospital
Foundation has raised nearly $44 million to establish new and enhanced services
and programs helping to position OGH and one of the finest community hospitals
in New York state.
