April 29th ~ 7:37 AM
The Union League at Liberty Hill
Thomas E. Beeman, Ph.D., FACHE, FCPP, Rear Adm.(ret)
Thomas E. Beeman, Ph.D., FACHE, FCPP, Rear Adm. (ret), health care pioneer, currently serves as Alvernia University Interim Dean of College of Health Sciences. Beeman most recently was the Executive in Residence for the Haub School of Business at Saint Joseph’s University.
With more than 45 years of experience in the healthcare industry, Beeman has served as chief executive officer of Lancaster General Health (LGH) and president and chief executive officer at Saint Thomas Health Services in Nashville, Tennessee.
Beeman’s leadership with LGH, an extensive and complex health system with more than 8,000 employees serving in hospitals, clinics, and other health care facilities, prompted one of the first and largest regional health care mergers with the University of Pennsylvania Health System in 2015.
Commissioned as a lieutenant junior grade in August 1983, Beeman served 33 years in the U.S. Navy, achieving the rank of Rear Admiral before his retirement in 2016. He most recently served as Assistant Deputy Surgeon General, commanding the Navy Reserve Medical Forces across the globe.
Beeman’s military awards include the Legion of Merit, Meritorious Service Medal, Naval and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (two awards), Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, and various service medals and unit awards.
A two-time Alvernia University trustee (1991-1997 and 2013-2019), Beeman is also a fellow of the College of Physicians of Philadelphia, a Fellow of the American College of Health Care Executives, and a member of the Association of Military Surgeons of the United States.
Beeman holds a Ph.D. from Vanderbilt University, a master’s degree in Hospital Administration from Widener University, a master’s degree in Health Education, and a bachelor’s degree in Community Health Studies from Saint Joseph’s University.
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