NHRMC president and CEO to retire

April 5, 2016

Sarah Johnson,

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — New Hanover Regional Medical Center President and CEO Jack Barto has announced his retirement.

In a press release, the medical center said the Board of Trustees has appointed John Gizdic, the current chief operating officer, as his successor. Barto and Gizdic are set to work together during a transition period, with Gizdic taking the title of president on July 1, 2016. Barto is set to remain as CEO until his retirement, which is scheduled to be no later than June 30, 2017, the release said. Barto began his time at NHRMC in 2004.

“The Board of Trustees is most grateful to Jack Barto for his leadership and stewardship of NHRMC,” Board Chairman Dick McGraw said in a statement. “During his 12-year tour of duty, the hospital has produced more improvement in patient care and more growth than any time in its history. Jack’s successor, John Gizdic, has been an integral part of that accomplishment and the Board is confident the successes will continue to grow.”

During Barto’s tenure, a hospital spokeswoman said the facility completed such projects as the NHRMC Betty H. Cameron Women’s & Children’s Hospital, the NHRMC Surgical Pavilion, a renovated patient tower, a physician network of more than 230 providers, conversion to electronic medical record, NHRMC ED-North and the current renovation of both the Emergency Department at NHRMC and the NHRMC Zimmer Cancer Center.

“I’ve been privileged to work with an amazing group of co-workers, a phenomenal medical staff, generous volunteers and a supportive group of trustees,” Barto said in a statement. “New Hanover Regional Medical Center will always be a part of me and my family.”

Gizdic began his time at NHRMC in 2005 as Vice President of Strategic Planning and Business Development.

“I am honored and humbled to be given this opportunity,” Gizdic said in a statement. “I want to thank the Board of Trustees for their support and confidence, and thank Jack for his leadership over the last 11 years and for everything he has taught me.”