Administration

Cheryl has a comprehensive and very successful background in both adult and pediatric healthcare operations. She began her career as a registered nurse at Children's Hospital of Buffalo in 1977, but quickly advanced into nursing leadership roles that included director of the pediatric, surgical and critical care divisions of the hospital. She also eventually served as the chief nursing officer of Children's Hospital for many years before relocating to Chicago in 1993 to accept the role of chief operating officer for Children's Memorial Medical Center, part of the Northwestern Healthcare System.

Cheryl returned to Buffalo in 2000 and served as the chief operating officer of Mercy Hospital of Buffalo and chief operating officer of Sisters Hospital of Buffalo, as well as vice president of Women's Health for the Catholic Health System, before returning to Children's in 2004. She earned her BSN from Niagara University and her MBA from the J. L. Kellogg Graduate School of Management at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois.

Prior to joining Kaleida Health, Dr. Paroski served as the interim vice president for health affairs at the University at Buffalo and interim dean of the University at Buffalo School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences. She currently serves as a professor of neurology and clinical course coordinator at UB and is a past president of the University at Buffalo Alumni Association, as well as the University at Buffalo Medical Alumni Association.

Dr. Paroski was the 1988 recipient of the University at Buffalo School of Medicine's coveted Seigel Award for Excellence in Teaching. She was one of 10 women recognized as Erie County Women Making History in conjunction with National Women's History Month in 2004. That same year, she was also named as one of the recipients for the Women Who Mean Business Award sponsored by Business First.

A Buffalo native, Dr. Paroski earned a bachelor's degree in biology and psychology from Canisius College. She completed her residency training in neurology at the University at Buffalo's affiliated teaching hospitals. In 2000, she completed a master's degree in medical management at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh.

Most recently, Walther served as Partner-Director, Performance Improvement and Turnaround Services with Deloitte Consulting, New York, New York. She has been consulting at Buffalo General Medical Center for the last several years. She has more than 35 years experience in the medical field and has consulted at a variety of hospitals from Massachusetts to California.

In her new role as Chief Nursing Officer, Walther will oversee nursing operations, develop and implement nursing strategies and policies, nursing practice guidelines and quality indicators, all with a focus on delivering high quality care to our patients and families.

Walther graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Alfred University, and a Masters of Science and Post Masters Certification Adult Nurse Practitioner from the University of Rochester.

A consultant for nearly 20 years, Walther was the Senior Executive for a variety of consulting engagements. Her specific expertise is in turnaround strategies, technology enablement, benchmarking and productivity, nursing and patient care design, capacity and throughput, LOS reduction, business intelligence and over-all hospital operations including ancillary and support services.

Mr. Lane joined Kaleida Health in 2003, when he was named vice president of Kaleida Health and president of DeGraff Memorial Hospital. Before joining Kaleida Health, he served as administrator of Covenant Health Systems in Massachusetts and New Hampshire.

Mr. Lane is the winner of the prestigious Modern Health Care Up and Comer Award (given annually to only 12 Healthcare Executives nationwide), Buffalo Business First's 40 under 40, Buffalo Business First Health Care 50 and the Chamber of Commerce of the Tonawandas Citizen of the Year 2006 award, among others. He is extremely active in the community: sitting on the Executive Board of the Amherst Chamber of Commerce and Millard Ambulatory Surgery Center, is a member of the Board of Directors of the Episcopal Church Home and Canterbury Woods, and a member of the board of Directors for Upstate New York Transplant Services. He is also a past board member of the Chamber of Commerce of the Tonawandas, the Child Care Coalition of Niagara Frontier, Rotary Club of the Tonawandas and Salem, New Hampshire and the United Way of Tonawandas.

Mr. Lane holds a Bachelor's Degree in political science from Colgate University in Hamilton, NY and received his Master's Degree in Healthcare Administration from D'Youville College in Buffalo, NY.

Dr. Narby served in the U. S. Army from 1988 to 1995, leaving the military as a Major. He is a recipient of the Meritorious Service Medal, the U.S. Department of the Army Commendation Medal and the New York State Distinguished Service Cross.

Dr. Narby completed his residency in Internal Medicine at Tripler Army Medical Center in Honolulu, Hawaii. He went on to serve at Cutler Army Community Hospital, Fort Devens, Massachusetts and Keller Army Community Hospital, West Point, New York. Dr. Narby served as Chief, Internal Medicine at both facilities. During his time at West Point, Dr. Narby was deployed to Haiti during operation Uphold Democracy with the 10th Mountain Division, Fort Drum, New York.

Dr. Narby operated a private practice in Internal Medicine from 1997 until late 2011. He served as a Clinical Instructor, Department of Family Medicine at the University at Buffalo School of Medicine for several years.

Dr. Narby received both his Bachelor of Science degree and his Medical Doctorate from Georgetown University. Dr. Narby is currently pursuing an Executive MBA at the University at Buffalo School of Management.

Mary Beth is a recipient of the 2010 Buffalo Business First Health Care 50, 2007 Catherine McAuley Distinguished Alumna Award from Mount Mercy Academy, the 2003 Woman of Influence Award and the New York Organization of Nurse Executives Nurse Leadership Award. She is an Adjunct Assistant Professor at the University at Buffalo School of Nursing, a member of several nursing organizations, served as a board member of Upstate New York Transplant Services (UNYTS) and is currently a member of the Quality Board of UNYTS.

Mary Beth received her Bachelor of Science degree in nursing from D’Youville College and her Masters of Science from the State University of New York at Buffalo, and is certified in Nurse Executive, Advanced - Board Certified.

Mr. Cole is from Clarence, NY and is active with his kids' baseball and softball teams. He is a member of the Clarence Center Volunteer Fire Co. and sits on the executive board. Hank foresees continued growth opportunities for specialized services and anticipates building strong relationships with the individuals and community that support DeGraff Memorial Hospital.

Hank received a Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy from Daemen College and a Master's Degree in Business Administration from Medaille College.

Mary resides in Pendleton. She is an active member of St. John's Church in Lockport, board member of the NY Alliance for Donation, past member of Starpoint School Board of Education and Upstate New York Transplant Services Volunteer.

Mary was named DeGraff Hospital Nurse of Distinction in 2003, and is a member of the Sigma Theta Tau National Nursing Honor Society. She has earned licensure as an RN, MSN, and NP certification in Adult Health. She is also a Certified Professional in Health Care Quality.

Mary Brown states her goals "to be a part of the team that facilitates the growth of our precious community hospital in the areas of service expansion, improved efficiencies, improvement in all areas of quality, safety, and patient satisfaction, while demonstrating vital importance to the community served."

Mr. Lane joined Kaleida Health in 2003, when he was named vice president of Kaleida Health and president of DeGraff Memorial Hospital. Before joining Kaleida Health, he served as administrator of Covenant Health Systems in Massachusetts and New Hampshire.

Mr. Lane is the winner of the prestigious Modern Health Care Up and Comer Award (given annually to only 12 Healthcare Executives nationwide), Buffalo Business First's 40 under 40, Buffalo Business First Health Care 50 and the Chamber of Commerce of the Tonawandas Citizen of the Year 2006 award, among others. He is extremely active in the community: sitting on the Executive Board of the Amherst Chamber of Commerce and Millard Ambulatory Surgery Center, is a member of the Board of Directors of the Episcopal Church Home and Canterbury Woods, and a member of the board of Directors for Upstate New York Transplant Services. He is also a past board member of the Chamber of Commerce of the Tonawandas, the Child Care Coalition of Niagara Frontier, Rotary Club of the Tonawandas and Salem, New Hampshire and the United Way of Tonawandas.

Mr. Lane holds a Bachelor's Degree in political science from Colgate University in Hamilton, NY and received his Master's Degree in Healthcare Administration from D'Youville College in Buffalo, NY.

Dr. Narby served in the U. S. Army from 1988 to 1995, leaving the military as a Major. He is a recipient of the Meritorious Service Medal, the U.S. Department of the Army Commendation Medal and the New York State Distinguished Service Cross.

Dr. Narby completed his residency in Internal Medicine at Tripler Army Medical Center in Honolulu, Hawaii. He went on to serve at Cutler Army Community Hospital, Fort Devens, Massachusetts and Keller Army Community Hospital, West Point, New York. Dr. Narby served as Chief, Internal Medicine at both facilities. During his time at West Point, Dr. Narby was deployed to Haiti during operation Uphold Democracy with the 10th Mountain Division, Fort Drum, New York.

Dr. Narby operated a private practice in Internal Medicine from 1997 until late 2011. He served as a Clinical Instructor, Department of Family Medicine at the University at Buffalo School of Medicine for several years.

Dr. Narby received both his Bachelor of Science degree and his Medical Doctorate from Georgetown University. Dr. Narby is currently pursuing an Executive MBA at the University at Buffalo School of Management.

Mary Beth is a recipient of the 2010 Buffalo Business First Health Care 50, 2007 Catherine McAuley Distinguished Alumna Award from Mount Mercy Academy, the 2003 Woman of Influence Award and the New York Organization of Nurse Executives Nurse Leadership Award. She is an Adjunct Assistant Professor at the University at Buffalo School of Nursing, a member of several nursing organizations, served as a board member of Upstate New York Transplant Services (UNYTS) and is currently a member of the Quality Board of UNYTS.

Mary Beth received her Bachelor of Science degree in nursing from D'Youville College and her Masters of Science from the State University of New York at Buffalo, and is certified in Nurse Executive, Advanced - Board Certified.

Cheryl has a comprehensive and very successful background in both adult and pediatric healthcare operations. She began her career as a registered nurse at Children's Hospital of Buffalo in 1977, but quickly advanced into nursing leadership roles that included director of the pediatric, surgical and critical care divisions of the hospital. She also eventually served as the chief nursing officer of Children's Hospital for many years before relocating to Chicago in 1993 to accept the role of chief operating officer for Children's Memorial Medical Center, part of the Northwestern Healthcare System.

Cheryl returned to Buffalo in 2000 and served as the chief operating officer of Mercy Hospital of Buffalo and chief operating officer of Sisters Hospital of Buffalo, as well as vice president of Women's Health for the Catholic Health System, before returning to Children's in 2004. She earned her BSN from Niagara University and her MBA from the J. L. Kellogg Graduate School of Management at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois.

In this role, Allegra, is responsible for development and leadership of the hospital's long-term strategic direction in the arena of financial and operational management.
 
Allegra provides leadership, direction, support and assistance to the hospital's operating divisions and directly manage financial operations encompassing the technical finance operations, and all relationships impacting the financial health of the organization.  Additionally, Allegra leads all business relationships with physician and physician practices to ensure that the needs of the organization are effectively met.
 
Allegra has served Women & Children's Hospital and Kaleida Health as Director of Business Development since 2003 and previously as Business Advisor for Women & Children's Hospital and Manager of Operational Planning for Kaleida Health.

Allegra has earned her Bachelor of Science in Finance and Masters of Business Administration with an emphasis on Healthcare from Canisius College.

Prior to this appointment, Peterman was Director, System Nursing Education and Professional Development for Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee. She has more than 20 years experience leading nursing and clinical operations. She served as Chief Nursing Officer for a national perinatal home care provider comprised of 3500 nurses while leading the organization through a period of rapid growth, acquisitions and a merger.

As Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer, Peterman is accountable for the day to day operation of nursing services and for developing and implementing nursing strategy and corporate policies to ensure quality care that exceeds the expectations of patients and their families.

Peterman is responsible for developing and implementing site specific patient-focused management programs, nursing practice guidelines, nursing quality indicators, nursing research based practices, and clinical pathways. She also oversees the integration of the care delivery system so that patient care needs are met within financial, Department of Health and other regulatory guidelines.

Mrs. Baumgartner holds and MBA in Health Care Systems from the University at Buffalo, and a BBA in Accounting from St. Bonaventure University.

She has a BSN from the University at Buffalo.

Mrs. Raisor holds a BSN from Daeman College, and an AAS in Nursing from Pikes Peak Community College in Colorado Springs.