Chan Soon-Shiong Medical Center at Windber is pleased to announce the appointment of Richard M. Sukenik, CPA, MBA, CHFP, CGMA, as its new Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Sukenik brings more than two decades of healthcare and financial leadership experience, strategic insight, and a strong commitment to the organization’s mission of providing high-quality, compassionate care to the community.
Mr. Sukenik has been a vital member of the hospital’s senior leadership team, most recently serving as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for both the Medical Center and Chan Soon-Shiong Institute of Molecular Medicine. In that role, he oversaw financial operations including reporting, budgeting, forecasting, revenue cycle management, and productivity analysis. He also provided strategic leadership and operational oversight for key departments such as Supply Chain, Information Technology, Pharmacy, Rehabilitation Services, and Medical Records.
His career includes leadership roles with the Conemaugh Health System/Memorial Medical Center, MedcomSoft, and viLogics Inc., as well as experience in corporate compliance, audit, and regulatory affairs. Mr. Sukenik holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Economics from the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown and an MBA from St. Francis College in Loretto, PA. He is a Certified Public Accountant, Chartered Global Management Accountant, and Certified Healthcare Financial Professional.
In addition to his professional accomplishments, Mr. Sukenik is active in community service. He is currently serving his second term as a School Director for the Richland School District and has contributed to the region as a youth sports coach, former treasurer of the Highland Community Library, and adjunct accounting instructor at Pennsylvania Highlands Community College.
Mr. Sukenik resides in Richland Township with his wife Cathy, their daughter Jordyn, and their dog Jax. He enjoys spending time with family, reading, working on home improvement projects, and exploring the local area on scenic drives.
“I am humbled, honored and excited to take on the role of CEO at Chan Soon-Shiong Medical Center at Windber,” said Mr. Sukenik. “This organization has a strong legacy of compassionate, community-focused care, and I look forward to building on that foundation. I am committed to working alongside our exceptional team to strengthen our services, embrace innovation, and continue making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients and the communities we serve.”
About Chan Soon-Shiong Medical Center at Windber (CSSMCW)
Founded in 1906, CSSMCW is an independent, non-profit acute care hospital in northern Somerset County, bordering Cambria County. The 54-bed hospital shares a campus and collaborates with Chan Soon-Shiong Institute of Molecular Medicine at Windber (CSSIMMW), a private, non-profit biomedical research center. With more than 450 employees, CSSMCW is the fourth largest employer in Somerset County. CSSMCW’s mission is to provide excellence in personalized, quality health care services through innovation, research and education in response to community needs. For more information visit www.windbercare.org.