The Community Hospice and Health Services Board of Directors recently announced the appointment Mathew Francis as Interim Chief Executive Officer, effective Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024. Francis replaces Alisa Bettis, Community Hospice and Health Services President/CEO who resigned after two years tenure in early September.
“We look forward to welcoming Mathew to the Community Hospice and Health Services as Interim CEO and are confident with his extensive executive experience and knowledge in leadership he will continue to work with the leadership team to ensure the continuity of operations and strategic initiatives while searching for a new permanent replacement,” shared Chad Van Houten, Community Hospice and Health Services Board Chair.
As the Interim CEO, Francis will be responsible for guiding the organization during this transitional period. His key priorities will include ensuring stability, providing strategic leadership, and strengthening stakeholder engagement.
Francis brings over 35 years of experience at the executive level, including 12 as Co-Founder and President of Pacific Rim Advisory Group, LLC, located in Modesto. He has led strategic, tactical, and operational planning in multiple facets of enterprise, including non-profit. Francis has proven exceptional leadership, communication, and collaborative skills at all levels of an organization, resulting in improved financial performance, effectiveness, and efficiency.
Following the resignation of Bettis, the Board has established a Search Committee to spearhead the recruitment of a new President/Chief Executive Officer to lead the organization.
Community Hospice and Health Services is a nonprofit, community-based agency, serving the Central Valley since 1979. Community Hospice and Health Services embraces more than 2,500 patients and families each year providing support through vital programs including hospice and palliative care for adults and pediatrics, general inpatient care at the Alexander Cohen Hospice House, bereavement support, outpatient mental health counseling for adults and children, and Camp Wokini, a youth camp for children and teens who have experienced loss. For more information about Community Hospice and Health Services programs, call 209-578-6300 or visit hospiceheart.org.
