Daniel J. Porter has been named senior vice-president/chief financial officer for Dosher Memorial Hospital.<br /><br />Porter will assume his duties  later this month. He succeeds Dennis Coffey, who resigned from the position in December 2013.<br /><br />As Dosher’s chief financial officer, Porter will have responsibility for the financial direction, management and planning for the hospital. In addition, he will serve as the senior leader for a number of Dosher’s departments and services.<br /><br />“We are fortunate to have Dan as our new CFO,” said Tom Siemers, Dosher president and chief executive officer. “He comes to our hospital with 20 years of strategic experience in hospital financial management, and will have a pivotal role in helping Dosher Memorial Hospital to shape the future of healthcare in southeastern Brunswick County.” <br /><br />“Dosher is a very special hospital, serving a wonderful community,” said Porter. “I am excited to be joining the Dosher team and helping the hospital to build the financial infrastructure necessary to achieve its mission.” <br /><br />Prior to accepting his position at Dosher, Porter served for five years as chief financial officer of Ottumwa Regional Health Center in Ottumwa, Iowa, and before that was with Alegent Health in Omaha, Nebraska.<br /><br />He received his bachelor’s degree in business administration and his MBA from Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa, and is a member of the Healthcare Financial Management Association.