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

EASTON, MD

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

In a distinguished career spanning more than 25 years as a human resources executive, Katie most recently served as the chief human resources office for Montgomery County government in 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 her role with Montgomery County, Katie 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, and her experience should prove to be a strong asset to University of Maryland Shore Regional Health’s future and growth,” said Ken Kozel, President and CEO, UM SRH. “We are excited to welcome her to our team.”