UPMC Horizon appoints Vice President of Operations

Farrell and Greenville, PA — Glenn Riley has been appointed Vice President of Operations at UPMC Horizon. As vice president, Mr. Riley will be responsible for a number of hospital ancillary and support departments.

“I have been continually impressed with Glenn’s genuine desire and commitment to develop high quality hospital services and work collaboratively with our physicians and employees to improve patient care,” says Joel Yuhas, hospital president. “Glenn demonstrates daily UPMC Horizon’s commitment to bring the benefits of academic medicine to the doorsteps of our community through our relationship with UPMC. Under his tenure, Glenn has facilitated numerous technological improvements that, without UPMC, would otherwise be unavailable in our area.” states Joel Yuhas, hospital president.

Mr. Riley previously served as Program Director of Ancillary Services at UPMC Horizon. During his 34-year career at UPMC Horizon he has served in a variety of leadership positions. Additionally, as a lifelong resident of Greenville, Mr. Riley’s contributions to the Greenville community are many.

During his tenure, Mr. Riley has spearheaded numerous innovations in technology including implementation of STENTOR, an on-line imaging program, voice recognized transcription system, technology improvements in the hospitals’ lab and pharmacy systems, installation of PET/CT capability and introduction of the area’s first CT scanner capable of ultrafast imaging.

“The challenges of working in such a growing hospital system have many rewards,” Mr. Riley says. “Seeing UPMC Horizon’s continued development into our area’s most comprehensive hospital and vibrant part of one of the nation’s leading health care systems has been an incredible experience.”

Mr. Riley earned a certificate in radiologic technology from United Hospitals School of X-ray Technology, a bachelor’s degree in health sciences from Western Michigan University, and a master’s degree in health service administration from Gannon University. He is certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists and is a member of the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists and the American Hospital of Radiology Administrators.

Locally, Mr. Riley serves on the board of directors of Community Counseling Centers, Woodland Place, The Ridgewood at Shenango, Shenango Valley Open MRI, the Greenville Area Economic Development Corporation, and the Greenville Industrial Day Committee. He also is a member and past president of the Greenville Lions Club and serves on the board of associates of Thiel College, the advisory board of Alliance Mobile Imaging/UPMC, and the Clarion University Allied Health Committee.

Contact: Erin Palko, public relations manager, 724-589-8107