Karmanos Cancer Institute hires Brian Gamble as new Chief Financial Officer

DETROIT, March 12, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute announces hiring Brian Gamble as its new executive vice president and chief financial officer, effective March 16. Gamble will report to Gerold Bepler, M.D., Ph.D., president and CEO of Karmanos Cancer Institute and David Mazurkiewicz, senior vice president and chief financial officer at parent company McLaren Health Care.

As a member of the Karmanos Cancer Institute executive team, Gamble will provide strategic leadership to establish financial plans for the hospital and forecast revenues and expenses based on healthcare economics. He also will lead and direct the finance, treasury and accounting operations at Karmanos Cancer Institute as well as oversee activities associated with the security and investment of Karmanos' assets and funds.

"Brian Gamble is a results-oriented executive with proven experience in successfully leading and managing complex financial operations within a healthcare setting," said Dr. Bepler. "We are pleased that he is joining us and bringing his considerable financial acumen to the Karmanos Cancer Institute."

Gamble has more than 30 years of business experience in treasury operations, investment management, debt management, financial analysis and mergers and acquisitions. He most recently served as both the vice president and assistant treasurer for Henry Ford Health System and as the vice president of Finance and chief financial officer of Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital, where he gained additional experience in managing hospital financial operations. While at Henry Ford Health System, he also has served as corporate director of Treasury, served as cash manager and served on several subsidiary boards. Gamble holds Bachelor of Science degrees in Accounting and Finance from Ferris State University. He is an MBA candidate at Walsh College of Accountancy.

"I am very excited to join a world-class cancer institute and look forward to becoming part of the Karmanos Cancer Institute team to carry on the Karmanos mission," said Gamble.  "As a long-time Detroit area resident, I know of its solid reputation locally, nationally and internationally for delivering outstanding patient care and providing leading edge cancer treatments."

About the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute
Located in mid-town Detroit, Michigan, the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute, a subsidiary of McLaren Health Care, is one of 41 National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer centers in the United States. Karmanos is among the nation's best cancer centers. Through the commitment of 1,000 staff, including nearly 300 physicians and researchers on faculty at the Wayne State University School of Medicine, and supported by thousands of volunteer and financial donors, Karmanos strives to prevent, detect and eradicate all forms of cancer. Its long-term partnership with the WSU School of Medicine enhances the collaboration of critical research and academics related to cancer care. Gerold Bepler, M.D., Ph.D., is the Institute's president and chief executive officer. For more information call 1-800-KARMANOS or go to www.karmanos.org.

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