Movers in South Florida

Coral Gables Hospital names Ricardo Ramirez, Charles Tyson to senior roles

Coral Gables Hospital recently named: 

Ricardo J. Ramirez as director of the intensive care unit. He previously worked as a critical care nurse, a patient care supervisor and a clinical business technology consultant. Ramirez has a bachelor’s degree in nursing from the University of North Florida.

Charles Tyson as controller. He previously was assistant controller at Delray Medical Center. Tyson received his bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Georgia and his master’s degree in health administration from Florida Atlantic University, where he is also currently pursuing his master’s in accountancy. 

Scott Herman named senior VP at Univita Health

Scott M. Herman has been named senior vice president of provider solutions and performance improvement for Univita Health in Miramar. Before, he was vice president of practice development at Sheridan Healthcare. Herman has a graduate degree in business management from Harvard and a bachelor’s degree from Brandeis.

 

Thomas McGrath named CEO of UHealth-UM Health System

Thomas A. McGrath was named chief operationg officer of UHealth-University of Miami Health System. He was director of finance and administration for Stanford University's Department of Medicine. He has a bachelor's degree, and an MBA, from the University of Illinois. 

Dana Kulvin named a VP at Miami Jewish Health Systems

Dana Kulvin has been promoted to vice president/legal and compliance at Miami Jewish Health Systems. Before joining the organization as a director, she was an adjunct professor at St. Thomas University School of Law. She has a bachelor's from Barnard and a law degree and a master's in public health from Boston University.

Mary Jane Damavandi named director of nursing at Miami Jewish Health Systems

Mary Jane “MJ” Damavandi  has been promoted to director of nursing at Miami Jewish Health Systems. Damavandi was first brought into Miami Jewish Health Systems as a consultant in 2013 and was soon asked to join the organization’s staff full time. She has a bachelor’s in nursing from Florida State University and a master’s in health service administration from Barry University.

Ronaldo Möntmann named vp of information technology at Broward Health

Ronaldo Möntmann has been promoted to vice president of information technology at Broward Health. He joined Broward Health more than 15 years ago. Most recently, he was director of technology services, information systems. Möntmann serves as an ordained children’s minister and chaplain at a Brazilian Christian church in Pompano Beach. He also travels on short mission trips overseas to work with impoverished children. Möntmann has an MBA from Nova Southeastern University and a bachelor’s degree from Trinity International University in Illinois.

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Christopher Estes named chief medical officer at Planned Parenthood

​Christopher Estes has been named chief medical officer at Planned Parenthood of South Florida and the Treasure Coast. Estes is a physician of obstetrics and gynecology, and his education includes medical school and OB/GYN residency at the University of Miami and Jackson Memorial Hospital and a master’s degree in public health, epidemiology, at Columbia University. He also was medical director of reproductive health services at UM.

Nancy Thies named VP, development and marketing, Holy Cross Hospital

​Nancy Thies has been named vice president of development and marketing at Holy Cross Hospital in Fort Lauderdale. Before, she was vice president of major gifts and legacy gifts at the United Way of Broward County. She received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Iris Berges named CEO at Hollywood Pavilion Hospital

Iris Berges has been promoted to chief executive officer for Hollywood Pavilion Hospital, a facility Larkin Community Hospital manages. Before, she was vice president of compliance and support services at Larkin. She has a bachelor’s degree in dietetics and nutrition at Florida International University and and an MBA at Nova Southeastern University. 

Eugene Marini named COO at Victoria Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

Eugene Marini  has been named chief operating officer at Victoria Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Miami. Before he was chief executive officer of Metropolitan Hospital of Miami. Marini has a bachelor’s degree in health administration and a master’s degree in public health from Florida International University.