Administration Profiles at SVH

Vice President of Physician Services, Northern Light Sebasticook Valley Hospital 

 
Paul R. Arsenault Jr., MS. Ed, LSSBB, FACHE, RHCEOC is the vice president of Physician Services for Northern Light Sebasticook Valley Hospital in Pittsfield. Paul became the vice president at Sebasticook Valley Hospital in 2015.
 
In partnership with Dr. Robert Schlager, senior physician executive, Paul is responsible for the Medical Group. Together they oversee all of the practices, new business development, provider recruitment, quality, and patient experience. Paul also oversees Facilities, Housekeeping, and Dietary. 
 
Additionally, in partnership with Dr. David McDermott, Paul is responsible for the Mid-Maine Medical Group which includes both Sebasticook Valley Hospital and Inland Hospital, as well as CA Dean Hospital in Greenville and Northern Light Mayo Hospital in Dover-Foxcroft.

Paul believes deeply in achieving the Triple Aim +One of Healthcare (improved patient outcomes, improved patient experience, and sustainable cost of care) and works tirelessly in the pursuit of that effort.
 
Paul serves as treasurer of the Maine State Medical Group Management System, is on the National Editorial Board for the Journal-Frontiers of Healthcare Management, is a past MSAD #6 School Board member, and is a past member of the Awards Committee for the National Association of Healthcare Quality.
 
Prior to joining Northern Light Health, Paul was a director at Maine General in Augusta overseeing the primary care practices in Waterville and Oakland. He also spent 15 years with Martin’s Point Health Care in Portland.
 
Education:
Master of Science in Education/Leadership, Saint Joseph’s College                    
Fellow (Board Certification for Healthcare Executives), American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE)
National Rural Health Association (Board Certification for Rural Healthcare CEOs)
National Rural Hospital CEO Certification
 
Favorite quote:
“You have no idea how much people are waiting to be invited to do something great.”
~ Joe McCannon

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Vice President of Nursing and Patient Care Services, Northern Light Sebasticook Valley Hospital

 
Tracy L. Bonney-Corson, MBA-H, MSN, PhD, RN, NE-BC is the vice president of Nursing and Patient Care Services for Northern Light Sebasticook Valley Hospital.
 
Tracy is responsible for Nursing and Patient Care Services, which includes Nursing, EMS, Rehabilitation, and Quality. She also oversees Materials Management and Security.
 
As a leader, Tracy is a passionate advocate for healthcare equity and supporting rural healthcare delivery.
 
Notable professional and community membership and leadership roles include Organization of Maine Nurse Executives, American Organization of Nursing Leadership, Grange, and School Board.
 
Tracy has been with Northern Light Health since 2003, working at Northern Light CA Dean Hospital before joining Sebasticook Valley Hospital. Prior to joining Northern Light Health, Tracy was a healthcare administrator for the Tarrant County Sheriff’s Department in Texas and the Maine Department of Corrections.
 
Education:
Associates Degree in Nursing, Kennebec Valley Technical Institute
Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, University of Maine Fort Kent
Master’s Degree in Business with Healthcare concentration, Western Governors University
Master’s Degree in Nursing, Western Governors University
PhD in Nursing with a concentration in HealthCare Administration, Walden University
 
Tracy became the vice president of Nursing and Patient Care Services of Northern Light Sebasticook Valley Hospital in 2014.
 
Favorite quote:
“Never believe that a few caring people can’t change the world, for indeed, that’s all who ever have.”
~ Margaret Mead
 

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President of Northern Light Sebasticook Valley Hospital

Randy Clark is president of Northern Light Sebasticook Valley Hospital. As president, Randy is responsible for the operations and leadership of the hospital and medical practices. Randy is dedicated to being the best he can be in his work role, and is also committed to being a good husband, dad, and friend.
 
He has been an active member of the Financial Management Association since 1997.
 
Prior to joining Northern Light Health, Randy was financial analyst for Warnaco Inc., which included names including Hathaway, Chaps by Ralph Lauren, and Calvin Klein.
 
Education:
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, University of Maine, Orono, Maine
Master of Business Administration, Thomas College, Waterville, Maine
 
Randy joined Northern Light Health in 1996, starting as a controller with Sebasticook Valley Hospital, becoming vice president of Finance in 2005 and vice president of Finance and Operations in 2016. In 2021, he expanded his finance role when he also became vice president of Finance for Northern Light Inland Hospital and Northern Light Continuing Care, Lakewood; with Operations added to his Inland role in January 2022. He became president of Sebasticook Valley Hospital in April 2022.
 
Favorite quote:
"For it isn’t a man’s father, mother or wife,
whose judgement upon him must pass,
the fellow whose verdict counts most in life,
is the man staring back from the glass."
~ Dale Wimbrow

 

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Vice President of Finance for Northern Light Sebasticook Valley Hospital and Vice President of Finance and Practices for Northern Light CA Dean Hospital and Northern Light Mayo Hospital

Jennifer Goodrich, MBA, FACHE, CMPE, is the vice president of Finance for Northern Light Sebasticook Valley Hospital and vice president of Finance and Physician Practices for Northern Light CA Dean and Mayo Hospitals.
 
Jennifer is responsible for the day-to-day finance and budgeting.
 
She is passionate about her family, dogs, and making a difference in her role at Northern Light Health.
 
Prior to joining Northern Light Health in 2005, Jennifer was in public accounting.

Education:
Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE)
Certified Medical Practice Executive of the American College of Medical Practice Executives (CMPE)
Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Thomas College
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Thomas College

Jennifer became the vice president of Finance for Sebasticook Valley Hospital in 2022.

Favorite quote:
“Do something today that your future self will thank you for.”
~ Sean Patrick Flanery
 

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Interim Vice President and Senior Physician Executive, Northern Light Sebasticook Valley Hospital

 
Robert J. Schlager, MD, is the interim vice president and senior physician executive of Northern Light Sebasticook Valley Hospital.
 
Dr. Schlager serves as the liaison between medical staff and administration. In his leadership role, Dr. Schlager is passionate about ensuring the goals of the Triple Aim + One (patient quality, population health, affordable care + healthcare worker well-being).
 
Dr. Schlager became the vice president and senior physician executive at Sebasticook Valley Hospital in 2012 and retired in 2022, but returned in 2024 in an interim capacity. He is a former president of the Maine Medical Association.
 
Prior to joining Northern Light Health, Dr. Schlager was in private practice in Maryland for 27 years and then chief medical officer and family physician at Calvert Memorial Hospital for another five years.
 
Education:
Medical Degree, University of Wisconsin Medical School
Internship at Washington Hospital Center
Residency at University of Maryland Medical School in Family Medicine
 
Favorite quote:
“And in the end, it’s not the years in a life, but the life in the years.”
~ Abraham Lincoln

 

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