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Thomas J. Murray, FACHE, Vice President
Mid Atlantic Region
With 35 years of successfully integrating operations, planning and fundraising development within healthcare leadership positions, Tom Murray’s unique perspective on the science and the art of development guides his work with nonprofit executives, board members and volunteers. Former President and CEO of Mount Nittany Medical Center in State College, Pennsylvania, Tom spearheaded efforts to position the Medical Center for growth as a regional leader in healthcare. He developed collaborative projects with nearby Penn State; added specialty services; began and incorporated the Medical Center Foundation; and launched a $12,000,000 capital campaign.
A Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE), with his fellowship thesis on “The Use of the Internet for Philanthropic Purposes,” Tom stays current on best practices in technology as it relates to resource development. His detailed approach to philanthropy earned him the College Regents Award for service to his profession in 2005.
Prior to Mount Nittany, Tom served in health care leadership positions in Cleveland, Ohio, Lexington, Kentucky and Columbia, Missouri. While in Lexington, he expanded the role of the Foundation to include a Women’s Foundation Board. And, while at the University of Missouri he developed the Children’s Hospital, worked closely with the Children’s Miracle Network, and was responsible for merging the State Cancer Hospital into the University Health System.
As a volunteer, Tom most recently served as Board Chair for the Centre County United Way, 2005 Campaign Chair for the Centre County United Way. Other activities include: Chair of the Development Committee for Lexington Catholic High School, Board member for the Independent Foundation for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown, and Chair of the Board of Visitors for Penn State’s Graduate Program in Health Administration. He has served on YMCA Boards and led a successful hospital/YMCA collaboration initiative.
