Cleanlink News November 3 2009
ASHES Elects 2010 President, Board Adds Two Reps
The American Society for Healthcare Environmental Services (ASHES) board of directors announced the election of Fiona Nemetz, CHESP, as society president for 2010. Nemetz is currently serving as vice president. Nemetz’s year-long term as president begins January 1, 2010.
Nemetz is director of environmental services, patient transportation, safety, and parking at Saint Joseph’s Hospital of Atlanta. She has been an ASHES member since 1993 and has 25 years of environmental services experience. She began her career in 1982 in the hospitality field and transitioned over to health care in 1993.
“The opportunity for the facility support team to make a difference in the patient experience is immense, and ASHES’ board leadership needs to create the foundation for this success” said Nemetz. “All of us are working together to create a positive patient experience.”
ASHES members also elected two representatives for the 2010-2012 board of directors with both having three-year terms beginning January 1, 2010:
Kent Miller, CHESP: Miller is currently Director, Environmental Services for Carle Foundation Hospital Urbana, Illinois. His contribution to ASHES includes participation in various committees including his current position of Chair of the Knowledge Management Committee.
John Scherberger, CHESP: Scherberger is currently Director of Environmental Services, Pastoral Care, and Guest Services at Spartanburg Hospital for Restorative Care in Spartanburg, South Carolina. He has served in various committees at the national level, including the 2009 Conference Planning Committee, and currently serves on the ASHES Advisory Council.
