Oswego Health recently announced new leadership appointments and the addition of two new members to its board of directors.
The appointments are:
• Ron Tascarella, the newly appointed treasurer, brings over 45 years of experience in banking, specializing in commercial lending and credit administration. Recently retired as executive vice president and chief banking officer at Pathfinder Bank, Tascarella is a graduate of SUNY Oswego and an active community leader, also serving as president of the Red House board of directors and treasurer of the Gifford Foundation. He will serve through June 30, 2026
• Katie Toomey, the newly appointed secretary, is the president and owner of Burt Street Communications & Consulting, and brings expertise in public relations, government affairs and business development. Her past roles include chief marketing officer at Bond, Schoeneck & King; vice president of membership at CenterState CEO; and executive director of the Greater Oswego-Fulton Chamber of Commerce. Toomey also serves as president of the Oswego Health Foundation. She will serve as secretary through June 30, 2026.
New Board Members:
• John D. Trimble recently retired as president, CEO and chairman of C&S Companies, a 500-plus person engineering and construction firm. With over 37 years of experience, Trimble has led major infrastructure and facility projects across both the public and private sectors. A Clarkson University graduate and licensed professional engineer, Trimble brings deep expertise in operations, engineering and design-build project management.
• Attorney Rachael Ann Dator currently serves as administrator of the Oswego County Assigned Counsel Program, overseeing grant funding, budgeting and program operations. With over a decade of legal experience, Dator has served as an assistant district attorney, court attorney and legal counsel to municipalities and social services organizations. She also serves on the Oswego Health Foundation board of directors.
Current Oswego Health board of directors:
The 2025–26 Oswego Health board of directors includes: Ed Alberts, past chairman; Atom Avery; Michael C. Backus, president & CEO; Timothy R. Barnhart; Peter Cullinan, vice chairman; Rachael Ann Dator; Dan E. Dorsey, Jr.; Lynne Eggert; Victoria Furlong, chairwoman; Adam Gagas; Paloma Sarkar; Wajeeh Sana, MD, chief medical officer; Mark Slayton; Ron Tascarella, treasurer; Katie Toomey, secretary; John D. Trimble; and Scott Van Gorder, D.O.
“As a locally governed healthcare system, Oswego Health has the distinct advantage of having every strategic decision—both operational and financial—made right here by members of our community,” said Oswego Health President and CEO Michal C. Backus. “Our board continues to reflect the diversity, expertise, and commitment of Central New York. The experience these new and continuing members bring is invaluable as we continue our work to transform local healthcare.”
