Cuming named COO of ChristianaCare
Richard G. Cuming has been named ChristianaCare’s chief operating officer (COO). Cuming has been serving as interim COO since the beginning of this calendar year.
He joined ChristianaCare in 2016 as the system’s first Chief Nurse Executive. In his role as COO, Cuming oversees the delivery of efficient and fiscally responsible system operations. He also works with other leaders to ensure high-quality and safe patient care.“Ric has been an invaluable asset to ChristianaCare over the past seven years, especially in navigating the many challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic” said Janice E. Nevin, ChristianaCare CEO. “As leader of our extraordinary, Magnet-designated nursing staff and president of ChristianaCare HomeHealth, he has improved the lives of patients and caregivers alike. I look forward to him flourishing in this new role.”
Before coming to ChristianaCare, Cuming oversaw the operations and strategic direction of nursing services, perioperative and emergency services at Einstein Medical Center Philadelphia, Einstein Medical Center Elkins Park, MossRehab, Einstein Center One and Willowcrest, a skilled nursing center. Ric also previously worked at Jackson Health System in Miami as senior vice president and chief nursing executive, and he served as senior vice president and chief administrative officer at Jackson South Community Hospital.
Cuming earned his diploma of collegial studies in nursing at John Abbott College in Montreal, his Bachelor of Science in nursing from the University of Ottawa, his Master of Science in nursing at the University of Miami and his doctorate in adult education and human resource development with a minor in advanced nursing administration from Florida International University.
Chemours names new CFO
The Chemours Company announced the resignation of Sameer Ralhan its CFO.
Jonathan Lock, senior vice president (SVP) and chief development officer, was appointed CFO.
In addition, Matt Abbott, vice president, digital and data analytics, is promoted to SVP, chief enterprise transformation officer, a corporate officer, and senior executive position with responsibility for Information Technology, Cyber Security, Digital and Data Analytics and Procurement. Abbott, the company’s first SVP & Chief Enterprise Transformation Officer. Abbott joined Chemours in 2017 and has held various roles across audit and controllership.
Lock joined Chemours in 2018 as Vice President (VP) of Corporate Development. Lock brings more than two decades of experience across a range of management consulting, corporate strategy, investor relations, and corporate development roles. Lock is a proven leader and has led several strategic transactions for Chemours.
As a part of the CFO change, the Sustainability organization moves from Lock to Kristine Wellman, SVP, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary.
The Chemours Company also announced the appointment of Brandon Ontjes as Vice President of Financial Planning & Analysis and Investor Relations. Brandon joined Chemours in May of 2016 in technical. He served as Finance Director for Chemical Solutions and, more recently, Thermal & Specialized Solutions. In 2021, he was promoted to Vice President, leading Business Finance, Manufacturing Operations Finance, and Corporate FP&A. He now adds investor relations to his existing responsibilities.
Richards, Layton & Finger names directors
Richards, Layton & Finger is pleased to announce that it has elected attorneys Robert Greco, Antonios Roustopoulos, and Brendan Schlauch as directors of the firm, effective July 1.
Greco advises clients on transactions and governance matters involving Delaware corporations. His practice includes counseling on mergers and acquisitions, internal restructuring, IPOs, equity and debt financing, dissolution, and ratifying defective corporate acts.
Roustopoulos focuses on matters related to commercial real estate, ranging from simple real estate acquisitions and financings to complex business matters related to real and personal property. He represents developers, lending institutions, borrowers, landlords, tenants, and other commercial property holders in a broad range of business, contract, and real estate matters.
Schlauch focuses his practice on corporate bankruptcy, bankruptcy litigation, corporate restructuring, and other insolvency matters. He represents debtors, prepetition and DIP lenders, purchasers, and other parties in all aspects of chapter 11 cases. Brendan also provides advice and legal opinions as a member of the firm’s substantive non-consolidation opinion team.
Meyer announces county land use, economic development chief
New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer announced the nomination of current Economic Development Director Charuni Patibanda to the General Manager of New Castle County’s Department of Land Use. Meyer also announced the transition of Christopher (CJ) Bell to the Director of Economic Development role.
Current Land Use General Manager Rich Hall will move to a newly-created position to implement NCC 2050, the County’s recently approved Comprehensive Plan. Hall, in his sixth year directing Land Use for the county. “We continue to be fortunate to have the services of Rich Hall,” said County Executive Matt Meyer. “Rich redefined our planning processes and how we plan and manage growth in New Castle County. We continue to be thankful for his hard work and determination to lead with intelligence and conviction. We look forward to his continued efforts implementing his passion project, the New Castle County Comprehensive Plan.”
Patibanda was appointed to the economic development role in 2021. In her time as Economic Development Director, she successfully wrote and won an EDA grant for a $1 million outdoor recreation and tourism project she created on the Jack Markell Trail, negotiated the County’s first ever Pay for Success contract to support and expanded care for first-time mothers in New Castle County, started the GROW NCC Fund for small businesses, and implemented the County’s first Small Business Enterprise program to help further diversify the county’s supplier pool.
Before joining New Castle County, Patibanda served as a land use and government contracts attorney role with Sheppard Mullin and Glaser Weil, both in Los Angeles. The Delaware native is a graduate of Tower Hill School, the University of Southern California, and Emory University.
CJ Bell will move from Manager of Special Projects to Economic Development Director after serving nearly three years in his current role. During his time with the county, he has helped establish the county’s Building Better Communities, the county’s comprehensive approach to public safety and assisted with numerous American Rescue Plan Act and County Community Development Fund investments. A native of Prince George’s County, Maryland, and raised in Washington, D.C., Bell came to Delaware as a student at the University of Delaware, where he graduated in 2017 with degrees in public policy and psychology. He previously had roles with Senator Tom Carper and Governor John Carney.
Nistor named executive director at Beebe Medical Group
Beebe Medical Group named Chris Nistor, MHA, as its Executive Director.
Nistor joins Beebe from the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC), where he has spent the bulk of his career in various domestic and international leadership roles. Most recently, he was the Senior Director of Outpatient Clinical Operations, overseeing the operational, financial, and strategic management of procedural, diagnostic, and medical service lines across 13 locations and an outpatient float pool.
Nistor earned his Master of Health Administration and Bachelor of Science in Health Policy and Administration from the Pennsylvania State University.
Shockley-Porter named to Journalism Initiative board
Monica Shockley-Porter has been elected to the Local Journalism Initiative (LJI) Board of Directors.
Shockley-Porter is a public relations specialist for the Capital School District and a doctoral student at Liberty University. A native of Harrisburg, PA., Shockley-Porter moved to Kent County in January 2019. Since her family’s relocation to Delaware, Monica has become an active member of Network Delaware, Metropolitan Wilmington Urban League, Fund for Women at Delaware Community Foundation, and National Coalition of 100 Black Women (DE Chapter).
Monica Shockley-Porter has been elected to the Local Journalism Initiative (LJI) Board of Directors.
Shockley-Porter is a public relations specialist for the Capital School District and a doctoral student at Liberty University. A native of Harrisburg, Pa., Shockley-Porter moved to Kent County in January 2019. Since her family’s relocation to Delaware, Monica has become an active member of Network Delaware, Metropolitan Wilmington Urban League, Fund for Women at Delaware Community Foundation, and National Coalition of 100 Black Women (DE Chapter).
Kendal appoints procurement director
The Kendal Corporation, Newark, appointed Daniel Rock as Director of Procurement. In this role, Dan will develop and implement a strategic business plan to support Kendal affiliates’ group purchasing nationwide.
Dan brings with him an extensive background in supply chain management and operations. He previously served as Purchasing Director for Hodell-Natco Industries, overseeing all procurement and inventory operations while managing $30 million in spending with 4,000 suppliers, including 60 international companies in seven countries.
Kendal operates and develops retirement communities.
Bryson named to head state highway safety office
Sharon Bryson, former National Transportation Safety Board managing director, has joined the Delaware Department of Safety and Homeland Security (DSHS) to lead its Office of Highway Safety.
She succeeds Kimberly Chesser, who retired earlier this year.
Most recently, Sharon served as a Social Services Senior Administrator for the Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA). Prior to DEMA, Sharon had a long and distinguished career with the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) in Washington, D.C. During her 24-plus years of service with NTSB, she held several positions.
Gilmour wins Fund for Women award
The Fund for Women (FFW) at the Delaware Community Foundation named Sarah Gilmour as the 2023 Driving Force Award recipient. The Driving Force Award is presented annually to a Founder or FFW group who has gone above and beyond in moving FFW forward to achieve its mission.
Sarah has been a Fund for Women Founder for 8 years and is currently the Outreach and Development Manager for Pathways to Success, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to prepare youth, adults, and their families for successful lives.
Part of her role is to build relationships with other stakeholders in the world of caring about kids. In concert with the Pathways to Success team and Volunteers, she manages special events and activities for students attending Cape Henlopen High School, Milford High School, Poly Tech High School, Seaford High School, and Sussex Tech High School.
Food bank announces board members
The Food Bank of Delaware announced five new board members and its officers for the 2024 fiscal year.
New board members are:
- Nikko Brady, Director of Agriculture and Environmental Affairs, State of Delaware
- Nancy Dalton, Head of Community Experience and Customer Marketing, Amazon Access
- Sarah DiLuzio, Vice President, Associate General Counsel, DuPont
- Dr. John Fink, Vice President, Quality and Medical Affairs, Bayhealth Medical Center
- Corie Priest, Community Engagement Program Administrator, Delaware Department of Justice
Executive Committee members for the upcoming year are:
- Steve Thompson, Chairman
- Andy Larmore, Past Chair
- Andrew Levin, Treasurer
- Cathy Sandler, Secretary
- Nicole DiMondi, Workforce and Community Development Chair
- Jeff Whitmarsh, Development Chair
- Tucker Norton, Operations Chair
- Gregg Schmidt, External Affairs Chair
The Food Bank of Delaware’s Board of Directors is composed of 24 leaders from the business, community and nonprofit sectors. They are responsible for developing policies, procedures and regulations for the operation of the Food Bank of Delaware, generating finances/resources for the organization and monitoring its programs and performance.
