Gary Welch

Gary Welch currently serves as the Chief Financial Officer at Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health, a role assumed in December 2023. Prior experience includes serving as the Director of Budget & Financial Planning at Johns Hopkins Hospital and as the Chief Financial Officer at Health Care for the Homeless. Gary has a strong background in financial management within healthcare, having held significant positions such as Administrative Director of Finance at Bon Secours St. Mary's Hospital, where responsibilities included overseeing financial operations for a $540 million annual revenue hospital. Key achievements include constructing a freestanding emergency department and consistently generating financial reports and analyses for executive leadership. Gary also has experience as Chief Operating Officer at Select Specialty Hospital, where an increase in EBITDA margin and improved quality outcomes were notable accomplishments. Gary's educational background includes an MBA from the University of Richmond and a B.A. in Psychology from the same institution.