The Board of Directors of Hammond-Henry Hospital in Geneseo announced in a news release the appointment of a new Interim CEO Bradley Solberg, MHA, formerly of Geneseo, effective on Feb.12.

Solberg previously served as Hammond-Henry Hospital’s chief executive officer during the years of 2001-2014. During his tenure, he led the hospital through three major construction projects, the most recent one valued at $23 million.

Solberg left the area to serve as president of OSF HealthCare Saint James-John W. Albrecht Medical Center in Pontiac. He has since served as interim president of OSF HealthCare Sacred Heart Medical Center in Danville, and in the past has served in various hospital leadership roles in Ohio, Michigan, and North Dakota.

“As many remember, Brad is a dynamic leader, dedicated to the health and welfare of this and any community he serves,” said Doug Ford, HHH board chairman. “I am happy he has decided to assist us in this transition as our interim CEO.”

Solberg will be responsible for directing all internal operations at Hammond-Henry Hospital, while ensuring that high quality and cost-effective health care continues to be delivered to patients, the news release said.

He is an active member in the American College of Healthcare Executives and earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration/healthcare administration at Concordia College in Moorhead, Minn. Solberg received his master’s degree in healthcare administration from the University of Minnesota.