Bertino to host town meeting

The following is a release from Worcester County:

(Feb. 23, 2023) Worcester County Commissioner President Chip Bertino will host a town meeting on Wednesday, March 15, 2023, at 6 p.m. at the Ocean Pines library.  Commissioner Bertino will give an update on what is going on around the county. 

Commissioner Bertino’s guests include Worcester County Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Weston Young and Atlantic General Hospital President and CEO Don Owrey. 

Mr. Young has served as CAO for Worcester County since August 2021 when he was promoted from Assistant Chief Administrative Officer.  He is a certified professional engineer, having graduated from the University of Maryland. Prior to joining Worcester County, he has worked for the City of Hampton, VA, Salisbury and Wicomico County, primarily in administration and public works. 

Mr. Owrey has more than 30 years of health care experience and leading regional health care strategy. Prior to joining Atlantic General in 2022, he spent 20 years in various leadership roles with the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC). Most recently, in addition to his role as President of UPMC Williamsport, he served as the COO for UPMC’s northern region, which comprised six rural and community hospitals, a 450-provider medical group and more than 5,000 employees. 

Don graduated from Thiel College, in Greenville, PA, and earned a master’s degree in business administration from Robert Morris University, in Pittsburgh, PA.  

“This will be an informative meeting,” said Commissioner Bertino. “There’s a lot going on in the county and I believe my two guests will have a lot to share.”