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Operations Executive to Retire from Memorial Hermann

Houston, Texas, March 15, 2004 – One of the senior executives who led operations for Memorial Hermann Healthcare System as it grew from three hospitals to eleven, making it one of the largest not-for-profit healthcare systems in the country, has announced his retirement effective June 30, 2004.
Ken Wine joined Memorial Hermann 22 years ago as CEO for Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital. In 1983 he was named senior vice president of the healthcare system, and in 1994 he assumed his present role as executive vice president and COO.

“Over the years, Ken has guided Memorial Hermann through a series of transitions and changes, always working to ensure that operations remained strong and consistent with our commitment to deliver quality healthcare in the community,” said Memorial Hermann Healthcare System CEO, Dan Wolterman. “He is a remarkable business leader and a true friend. While I am happy for Ken and his wife and family, we will greatly miss his keen insights.”

As a fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives, Wine serves on the HealthShare board of the Texas Hospital Association. He is a past ACHE regent of the Texas-Energy/Space Center; chairman of the board of the Greater Houston Hospital Council; board member, Sam Houston Council, Boy Scouts of America; board member, Northwest Assistance Ministries; and a member of the advisory board of the Good Samaritan Foundation. Last fall, he was presented with one of Memorial Hermann’s highest honors — the Dan S. Wilford Spirit Award, named for the past president and presented annually to the individual who exemplifies exceptional leadership qualities. Until his retirement on June 30, Wine will work to assure a smooth transition of his responsibilities to other members of the Memorial Hermann executive team.

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