Contact:
Michael Basso
Director of Marketing & Public Relations
Springbrook
105 Campus Drive
Oneonta, New York 13820
Phone: (607) 386 4852
Email: bassom@springbrookny.org
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 20 , 2023
Springbrook Announces New Board of Directors Members
Oneonta, NY: In October, Dr. Reginald Knight and Rich Keehle joined the Board of Directors at Springbrook. Dr. Reginald Knight is a vice president for Bassett Healthcare Network and chief integration officer; Rich Keehle is the associate vice president of Support Services and Supply Chain at United Health Services Hospitals, Inc. (UHS Hospitals). Cailin Purcell, MBA, MA, FACHE, CMPE, who will join the board this December, is vice president of Operations for Bassett Medical Center and the Bassett Healthcare Network executive leader for the departments of radiology, laboratory, dietary, and environmental services.
The newly elected board members have a connection to the area either in their personal lives or through their work. Dr. Knight graduated from SUNY Oneonta and received his medical degree from the State University of New York at Upstate Medical Center. He continued his professional training at New York Medical College, where he completed a residency program in Orthopaedic Surgery. He then completed a fellowship in Spinal Surgery at the University of Rochester’s Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, NY, and a Master of Health Administration focused on Health Policy from Capella University.
Mr. Keele received his Master of Business Administration from Empire State College and has worked in healthcare at UHS for the past 23 years in various operational roles. Mr. Keele has a daughter with a developmental disability who has been directly supported by Springbrook and has a first-hand understanding of the excellent services the organization provides. Mr. Keele is excited to be directly involved in strategic planning and continue to provide those served by Springbrook with an even better future.
Ms. Purcell holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the State University of New York at Buffalo and a master’s degree in counseling psychology from Lesley University. She received her MBA from the State University of New York at Albany. Ms. Purcell is co-chair for the Otsego County Chamber Board of Commerce. Ms. Purcell is excited to share her commitment to quality and excellence, combined with a collaborative spirit, to better the lives of those at Springbrook and the community.
Dr. Knight shared the sentiments of his colleagues: “Having recognized the important work Springbrook performs for our community and the residents it serves, I am excited to join the board. My familiarity with this community and experience as a healthcare leader will hopefully add a valuable perspective to board discussions.”
Members of the Springbrook board are engaged across disciplines and work toward a common goal: the betterment of the people Springbrook supports. Board members work to enhance high-quality programs and seize opportunities by overseeing projects and initiatives that ensure Springbrook’s long-term success. Tom Maggs, president of the board of directors, said, “I am grateful to have such dedicated community members and leaders on our board who are focused on bettering the lives of others. I look forward to our collaboration.”
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Springbrook provides at-home care, residential and educational services, day services, and clinical, therapeutic, and behavioral support to over 1,100 people with developmental disabilities across New York State. The organization is Otsego County’s third-largest employer, with over 1,300 employees.
