Paresh (Perry), MBA, CHA Was Appointed Chief Operating Officer, Effective November 2, 2015

Paresh (Perry), MBA, CHA was appointed Chief Operating Officer, effective November 2, 2015.

Mr. Patel is a graduate of St. John’s University where he earned his Master’s of Business Administration in Public Accounting and Widener University where he studied toward a Master’s of Science in Healthcare Finance. Mr. Patel is also a Certified Hospitality Administrator and a member of Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA).

Prior appointments held by Mr. Patel include: Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Blood Bank of Delmarva; CFO at MRPC Financial Management and CFO/Partner at 21st PA Management Company. Mr. Patel has received awards and commendations, including: Controller of the Year from Nu-Med Hospitals; Asian American Hotel Owner Association’s Award for Excellence, 2012. Mr. Patel is presently Diversity Commissioner at New Castle County, Delaware and is past Chairman of the Delaware Hotel and Lodging Association.

Mr. Patel brings over thirty years of progressive leadership experience in the field of healthcare and hospitality finance management and has proven executive leadership abilities. He also has a strong background in project management, budgeting and forecasting, risk management, IT infrastructure, commercial real estate and Board relations.