MOORESVILLE, Ind. –
Jared L. Stark has resigned as executive director of Franciscan St. Francis
Health–Mooresville, a post he has held for five years, effective June 6.
He has accepted the
position of chief executive officer at University Hospital in Lafayette, La.
“This is a huge move for
me and my family,” Stark said of his new appointment. “It is a wonderful
opportunity in a wonderful community, and I am looking forward to the
challenges ahead.”
A native Hoosier, Stark
said the move was one of the most difficult decisions he ever has made.
“The good work we have
completed over the past five years at Mooresville has been as gratifying as I
could imagine,” he said. “It has been my honor and privilege to work with the
physicians and staff to continue the mission of the Sisters of St. Francis in
serving the health care needs of such a vibrant and growing area. The people,
the culture, the compassion and the camaraderie everyone has shared with me –
both at our facilities and in the surrounding communities – is something I will
never forget.”
Keith Jewell, chief
operating officer of Franciscan St. Francis, will lead the search for Stark’s
replacement.
“Jared has made many
important contributions to the success of Franciscan St. Francis Health to the
benefit of our hospitals, our patients, our employees and our community,” Jewell
said. “I have thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to work alongside him for the
past five years and will miss his outstanding contributions and wise counsel.”
Jewell noted that Stark has
overseen the opening of the emergency room in Mooresville, the growth of inpatient
services in the community and the development of a new outpatient facility in
Mooresville and of a new hospital in Carmel. He also has served on the
board of the Healthier Morgan County Initiative, the Morgan County Economic
Development Commission and the Barbara B. Jordan YMCA in Martinsville.
Stark
received his bachelor’s degree from Wabash
College in Crawfordsville and his
master of business administration degree from Indiana
Wesleyan University
in Marion , Ind.
He is a
Certified Health Care Executive and Fellow of the American College
