Porter Health System Welcomes New COO

Porter Health System Chief Executive Officer Jonathan Nalli has announced the appointment of Brian Sinotte as the hospital’s new Chief Operating Officer. As COO, Sinotte will assume responsibility for the Laboratory, Neurology, Radiology, Oncology, Engineering, Food & Nutrition and Environmental Services departments. He is also charged with overseeing a new outpatient oncology project, and will be actively involved in the completion and transition to the new hospital facility.

“Brian is a proven leader who will be an excellent asset for Porter,” said Nalli in making the announcement. “As a Fellow in the American College of Healthcare Executives, he brings sound experience and education to the position.”

Sinotte comes to Porter from John Randolph Medical Center in Hopewell, Virginia, where he most recently was the center’s COO and Ethics and Compliance Officer.

A graduate of the University of Minnesota Carlson School of Management, Sinotte holds a Master of Healthcare Administration degree as well as a Master of Business Administration degree. Throughout his tenure in the healthcare industry he has held numerous administrative positions and has been responsible for the operations and strategic direction of facilities in several highly competitive markets.

“To say this is an exciting time to be joining Porter would be an understatement,” Sinotte said. “There is an incredible momentum here that can only come from that rare mix of visionary leadership, community support, and associates at every level who truly love what they do. I’m honored to be a part of that movement and give back to a community that has already been so welcoming to me.”

Porter Health System has two hospital campuses and seven outpatient facilities serving patients in Porter, Lake, LaPorte and Jasper counties. With more than 350 physicians representing 50 medical specialties, Porter Health System is a leader in technology, innovation and overall patient care.