Milford Regional Medical Center is a not-for-profit healthcare organization that is governed by a dedicated Board of Trustees which includes representatives of the communities we serve. The Board, which holds a fiduciary responsibility for the integrity, financial health and quality of care at Milford Regional, works closely with Milford Regional’s senior leadership team and Medical Staff to develop the Medical Center’s overall strategic direction to ensure its fiscal stability and to monitor the quality of care and services provided throughout the system. The trustees volunteer their time and expertise, and support the Medical Center’s mission of providing exceptional healthcare services to our community with dignity, compassion and respect.

Milford Regional Medical Center and Milford Regional Physician Group
2025 Board of Trustees

OFFICERS

Brian J. Earley – Chair
Gordon A. Lewis – Vice Chair
Sergio Melgar – Treasurer
John Glassburn, III – Clerk

TRUSTEES

Denise H. Brookhouse
Sandra Clark
Shefali Desai
Jamie E. Doucette
John V. Fernandes, Esq.
Christopher D. Foley
Gerald L. Gaudette III
Barbara J. Gilmore
Linda M. Mancini, Esq.
Mary J. O’Neill, MD
Jeffrey D. Nutting
Andrew R. Willment, MD

TRUSTEES EMERITUS

John J. Burns
William G. Burrill
The Honorable Francis J. Larkin

2025 Medical Staff Leadership

The elected President, Vice-President, Secretary/Treasurer and Immediate Past President of the
Medical Staff shall serve as the liaison officers to the Board of Trustees.

Albert A. Crimaldi, MD, PhD – President
Jeanne McCoy, MD – Immediate Past President
Theresa Arpin, MD – Vice-President/MEC Chair
Matthew McCauley, DO – Secretary/Treasurer

Senior Leadership

Milford Regional Medical Center’s senior leadership team in collaboration with the Medical
Staff and working with staff throughout the organization ensures the successful implementation
of Milford Regional Medical Center’s strategic plan and provides oversight for the day-to-day
operations at the Medical Center.

Edward J. Kelly – President, Milford Regional Medical Center
Patrick R. McSweeney, MD – President, Milford Regional Physician Group
Peter B. Smulowitz, MD, MPH – Chief Medical Officer
Beth Cadle – Vice President of Finance & Chief Financial Officer
Bert A. Thurlo-Walsh – Chief Operating Officer
Veronica Erasquin – Vice President for Patient Care Services and Chief Nursing Officer
Tricia Oliver – Vice President of Public Relations, Marketing & Communications

Milford Regional Healthcare Foundation
2025 Board of Trustees

The Milford Regional Healthcare Foundation manages the fundraising and event that in addition
to generating income, creates a philanthropic culture in support of Milford Regional and the 20-
plus towns it services. The Foundation strives to make a difference in the health of our
community.

OFFICERS

Shefali Desai – Chair
Julie A. Burgey Kehoe – Vice Chair

TRUSTEES

Mark A. Abate
Vascen J. Bogigian
Christina W. Brabazon
Vanessa E. Burrill
Alberto A. Correia
Robert P. DeVita
Thomas J. Evans, MD
Matthew R. Fisher
Tony Khoury
Brooke H. Littleton-Fitzgerald
Kevin W. Lobisser
Elizabeth A. Loftus
William G. Muller, MD

This annual report is a publication of the Milford Regional Public Relations, Marketing and Communications Department.