Catherine Halen, SPHR, Joins University of Maryland Shore Regional Health

EASTON, MD

University of Maryland Shore Regional Health (UM SRH) recently welcomed Catherine “Katie” Halen, as Vice President of Human Resources. UM SRH is a member organization of the University of Maryland Medical System.

In a distinguished career that spans more than 25 years as a human resources executive, Halen most recently served as the chief human resources officer for Montgomery County government in Norristown, Pennsylvania, where she developed and implemented comprehensive compensation and workforce initiatives and a DE&I strategic plan focused on employee retainment and recruitment.

Prior to that role, Halen spent most of her career with Delaware-based Beebe Healthcare where she developed workforce recognition and retention programs and led a team through a rapid onboarding initiative resulting in a 45% increase in new hires in Fiscal Year 2022.

“Katie’s strength lies in successfully developing and implementing workforce strategies aligned with organizational and business goals,” said Ken Kozel, President and CEO, UM SRH. “We are excited to welcome her to our team.”