Administration Profiles at SVH

Vice President of Primary Care and Specialty Services, Northern Light Sebasticook Valley Hospital and Northern Light Inland Hospital

 
Paul R. Arsenault Jr., MS. Ed, LSSBB, FACHE, RHCEOC is the vice president of Primary and Specialty Care for Northern Light Sebasticook Valley Hospital in Pittsfield and Northern Light Inland Hospital in Waterville. Paul became the vice president at Sebasticook Valley Hospital in 2015 and at Inland Hospital in November, 2021.
 
In partnership with Dr. Nishan "Nick" Chobanian, senior physician executive, Paul is responsible for the Medical Group at both hospitals. Together they oversee all of the practices, new business development, provider recruitment, quality, and patient experience.
 
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.
 
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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Vice president of Operations for Northern Light Sebasticook Valley Hospital and interim vice president of Operations for Northern Light Inland Hospital

 
Tyson Thornton, PharmD, MBA, BCPS, FACHE, is the vice president of Operations for Northern Light Sebasticook Valley Hospital, and the interim vice president of Operations for Northern Light Inland Hospital.

Tyson has been with Northern Light Health since 2008, starting as a staff pharmacist with Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center, then taking on a leadership role with Sebasticook Valley Hospital in 2012 and Inland Hospital in 2022.

Tyson is responsible for all pharmacy, outpatient infusion services, facilities, real estate, safety, security, emergency preparedness, environmental services, nutritional services, outpatient diabetes and nutrition clinic, materials management, laboratory, women’s health, respiratory, and imaging. He also ensures the hospital is properly organized and prepared for state licensing and accreditation site visits while creating a culture and environment of safety for both patients and employees.

Tyson believes that to provide great care you must understand every aspect of how a patient experiences that care. To do this, as a team you must recognize and respect the talents and skills that each staff member brings to the care experience; this allows the team to create excellent care environments for both the patient and the staff.  

Tyson is a board member of the Northern New England Association of Healthcare Executives, the Maine Regent for the American College of Healthcare Executives, a peer reviewer for the American Journal of Health System Pharmacy, and a volunteer with the University of New Hampshire Healthcare Management Program.

Education: 
Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy, University of Connecticut
Doctor of Pharmacy, University of Connecticut (PharmD)
Master’s in Business Administration, New England College
Fellow – American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE)

Favorite quote: 
“Watch your thoughts; they become your words; Watch your words; they become your actions.  Watch your actions; they become your habits. Watch your habits; they become your character.  Watch your character; it becomes your destiny.” – Lao-Tze
 

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

Nishan “Nick” Chobanian, MD is the vice president and senior physician executive of Northern Light Inland Hospital and Northern Light Sebasticook Valley Hospital. 

Dr. Chobanian serves as the liaison between medical staff and administration. He is a board-certified, fellowship-trained gynecologic oncologist. Dr. Chobanian is passionate about high reliability care, physician wellness, and patient-centered quality care.

Prior to joining Northern Light Health, Dr. Chobanian was chairman of the OB/GYN division and director of Gynecology Oncology and Robotic Surgery at Ascension Providence Hospital, Novi and Southfield, in Michigan. He has had successful military (Air Force) and civilian medical careers.

Education:
Medical Degree, Brown University School of Medicine in Providence, Rhode Island
Internship/Residency, Wright State University Integrated Program in Obstetrics and Gynecology and Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio
Fellowship in Gynecologic Oncology, University of Kentucky

Dr. Chobanian became the vice president and senior physician executive at Inland Hospital and Sebasticook Valley Hospital in 2022. 

Favorite quote:
Hope is not a strategy.

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