Executive Staff

W. Scott Burnette

President

Scott Burnette began serving CMH as President in 1999. He has over 32 years of progressive experience in healthcare administration, hospital operations, managed care contracting, financial oversight, strategic planning, continuous quality improvement, federal and state legislative advocacy, and new venture development with recognized skills in physician relations, productivity enhancement, cost reduction, negotiation, and collaboration. During his tenure, CMH has been recognized numerous times at both the state and national levels for its performance related to patient safety and quality.

Mr. Burnette received his Business Administration Degree from Lynchburg College in Lynchburg, Virginia. He earned a Masters Degree in Healthcare Administration from the Medical College of Virginia in Richmond. 

 

Todd Howell, FACHE

Vice President of Professional Services

Howell is a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE). For twenty-four years he has served hospitals and health systems, most recently as Interim Executive at Scotland Health Care System in Laurinburg, N.C. He previously held leadership positions at Columbus Regional Healthcare System in Whiteville, N.C. and Essentia Health in Graceville, Mn. Howell received his BA Degree in Pastoral Ministries from Southeastern University in Lakeland, Florida and his Masters Degree in Healthcare Administration from Bellevue University in Bellevue, Nebraska. 

 

Kenneth W. Libby, Jr.

Vice President of Finance

Kenneth W. Libby Jr., FHFMA, CPA began his career with Community Memorial Hospital in July 2001 as Controller. In 2009, he was promoted to Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer.

He received his Bachelors of Science in Accounting from Virginia Tech. He is a Fellow in the Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) and a licensed CPA in the State of Virginia. 

 

Mary Hardin, MSN RN,OCN

Vice President of Patient Care Services

Mary Hardin, MSN, RN, OCN began her career with Community Memorial Hospital in May 1987 as a nursing assistant. Prior to assuming her position as Vice President of Patient Care Services at Community Memorial Hospital, Mrs. Hardin held various clinical and administrative positions including Licensed Practical Nurse, Registered Nurse, Patient Care Coordinator, Nursing Supervisor, Clinical Education Coordinator and Director of Oncology. She has been the Cancer Center Director since 1998.

Mary received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Barton College and Master of Science in Nursing from Walden University.

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Brenda T. Palmore, DHA, FACMPE, FASPR

Vice President of Practice Management & Business Development

Brenda Palmore was born at Community Memorial Hospital and raised in the area. She has been employed with CMH since 1999. Dr. Palmore has a Bachelor of Science in Business Admin with a concentration in Management from Longwood and a Master of Business Admin from Averett University. She received her Doctorate of Health Care Administration and Leadership from the Medical University of South Carolina.

Dr. Palmore is a Fellow of the American College of Medical Practice Executives and a Fellow of the Association of Staff Physician Recruiters (FASPR).  Additionally, she earned Lean Six Sigma Certification, Yellow Belt. 

 

Ikenna Ibe MD, MPH, MBA, FACP

Vice President of Medical Affairs & Chief Medical Officer

Dr. Ikenna Ibe came to VCU Health CMH as the Medical Director of the hospitalist group. Prior to coming to VCU Health CMH, he had been a hospitalist and the director of the hospitalist program at St. Mary’s Hospital in Richmond, VA.

As Vice President of Medical Affairs & Chief Medical Officer at VCU Health CMH, he enhances the collaboration between the clinical programs at VCU main hospital and the members of the medical staff at VCU Health CMH. He is also the liaison between the medical staff and the hospital administration.

Dr. Ibe obtained his medical degree from the University of Calabar in Nigeria, and did his Internal Medicine residency in New Jersey, and a fellowship in Occupational & Environment Medicine in New Haven, Connecticut. He is board certified by both the American Board of Internal Medicine and the American Board of Preventive Medicine. He also holds a Master’s Degree in Public Health from Yale University and an MBA from VCU.

He continues to see patients in the hospital and provide direction to the hospitalist.