The Arnot Health Board has unanimously named Ronette Wiley, RN, BSN, MHA to succeed Jonathan Lawrence as President of Arnot Ogden Medical Center (AOMC), effective August 31, 2025.
Wiley assumes her new role following the announced retirement of Jonathan Lawrence. In her new role, she will oversee the medical center’s operations and strategic direction. An accomplished executive with more than 20 years of leadership experience in Nursing, Quality, and Hospital Operations, Wiley has “built a reputation for fostering collaboration, advancing clinical excellence, and creating a workplace culture that values both patients and employees,” Lawrence said. “Her leadership is grounded in a deep commitment to improving patient outcomes while ensuring the well-being of the people who provide care every day.”
In addition to her new leadership role, Wiley will continue to serve as Chief Operating Officer of Arnot Health as well as Chief Operating Officer of Centralus Health as part of the Centralus Health Executive Leadership Team:
▪Dr. Marty Stallone, CEO Centralus Health
▪Rob Lawlis, CEO, Cayuga Health Partners and Xtensys, and incoming CEO for Centralus Health effective November 7
▪Dr. Andreia de Lima, co-Chief Medical Officer
▪Dr. Steve Heneghan, co-Chief Medical Officer
▪Ronette Wiley, COO Centralus Health, COO Arnot Health and Pres. AOMC
▪Jeff Penoyer, Deputy COO Centralus Health and COO Cayuga Health
▪Dr. Deb Morton, Chief Nurse Executive
▪Rebecca Gould, Chief Financial Officer
▪Herb Alexander, Chief People Officer
▪Justin Runke, Chief Administrative Officer and Chief Legal Officer
▪Melissa Tourtellotte, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer
“I am honored to step into the role of President of Arnot Ogden Medical Center,” Wiley said. “I look forward to building on the strong foundation we have established – both at Arnot Health and now as part of Centralus Health – as we continue to advance our mission of delivering excellent, compassionate care to our communities. I am grateful for the opportunity to work alongside such a talented and dedicated team of professionals who bring our vision to life every day.”
