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Mid-State Health Center Announces New CFO and COO
NEWFOUND – Mid-State Health Center is excited to in- troduce Brian Wall, MBA as our new Chief Financial Officer, as Bill Sweeney, MBA makes the transition from CFO to Chief Operating Officer. Bill has been committed to Mid-State for 27 years and has been a staple within the company since. We are looking forward to watching Bill grow within this new capac- ity as he did while operating as CFO. Mid-State is thrilled about the addition of Brian to our ad- ministrative leadership team, as he brings a wealth of knowledge and a new perspective to the
CFO position.
The valuable insight from
Brian Wall will greatly benefit Mid-State Health, as he has ex- perience in a variety of different fields and has generated growth when implementing his designs and ideas. Brian has a strong ed- ucational background, receiving his Bachelor of Accounting and Computer Science from Quin- nipiac University, and continuing to earn his Master of Business Administration from Boston University. Mid-State Health is in great hands with Brian as our CFO, as Bill Sweeney moves forward into his new position as
Brian Wall and Bill Sweeney.
COO.
Bill has been a part of the
Plymouth community for many years. He received his Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Plymouth State College, and
returned to Plymouth State Uni- versity for his Master’s Degree in Business Administration, with a Graduate Certificate in Health Care Administration, in 2013. Since then, he has been a ded- icated member of Mid-State’s administrative leadership team and has helped drastically im- prove our operations, financial viability, and culture. As our new COO, Bill will continue to help drive Mid-State’s mission and growth in Plymouth and the sur- rounding communities.
Mid-State’s CEO Robert Ma- cLeod comments, “Bill has been with Mid-State through its many
phases. His consistent commit- ment to our patients is what is going to allow him to excel in the role as Chief Operating Of- ficer. We’re excited to have Bill remain on our team in a new ca- pacity, and welcome Brian as our Chief Financial Officer. They’re a great team and we are looking forward to what they are able to accomplish.” With Brian and Bill working together as CFO and COO, Mid-State is excited for the path ahead with the valuable knowledge that they both bring, and we are thrilled to have a strong team as we transition into our next chapter.
OHRV Safety a Priority for Memorial Day Weekend
May 23 is the opening day for most off-highway recreational vehicle (OHRV) trails in New Hampshire, and as Memorial Day weekend nears, New Hamp- shire Fish and Game Conser- vation Officers are preparing a proactive strategy of law enforce- ment initiatives geared toward encouraging safe and responsible
individual riding practices. While OHRV enthusiasts eagerly await the opening of the trails, most of which are in Coos County, riders should be sure to understand all the rules and regulations associ- ated with OHRV operation. They are also asked to be considerate of and respectful toward residents and landowners in the region.
“Operating an OHRV on pri- vate property without landowner permission is by far the most com- mon complaint received by Fish and Game regarding OHRVs,” said Captain Mike Eastman, who coordinates OHRV safety educa- tion and enforcement for Fish and Game’s Law Enforcement Divi- sion. “Landowner grievances are where we will be focusing a great deal of our enforcement efforts as the riding season opens, especially over the Memorial Day holiday weekend.” Unlike other outdoor activities such as hunting or hik- ing, where private land must be posted to keep people off, riders of motorized vehicles must have written landowner permission to
operate whether
the land is posted
or not. Local
OHRV clubs
have been able to
establish marked,
designated trails
through dedicated
work with indi-
vidual property
owners to procure the necessary landowner agreements to estab- lish a trail system.
“This Memorial Day week- end it will be all hands on deck for Fish and Game Law Enforce- ment,” said Eastman. “In addi- tion to operating off of designated trails, noise from illegally modi- fied exhaust systems and exces-
sive speed are the most frequent complaints.”
Safe and responsible riding is what both landowners and OHRV clubs expect. In addition to enhanced enforcement, safety education is another way that Fish and Game’s Law Enforce- ment Division works to foster re- sponsible OHRV operation. Each year, volunteer OHRV safety instructors educate over 1,000 students regarding OHRV rules, regulations, and responsible and safe operation. State law requires all operators 12 years of age and older to have either a valid motor vehicle driver’s license or have successfully completed an ap- proved OHRV safety education class in order to operate off their own property. “We strongly rec- ommend that all riders who pur- chase or rent an OHRV take a safety class to help reduce the risk of personal injury and property damage,” said Eastman.
For safety education classes, safe riding tips, information on where to ride, laws, and regis- tration requirements, visit www. wildnh.com/ohrv/safety-facts. html.
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