Stephen James is applying for the Chief Executive Officer position at Eastern Medical Center. He has over 20 years of progressive healthcare leadership experience. His background includes creating strategic plans, developing strong relationships, implementing new services, and focusing on quality and customer service. If hired, in his first 30 days he would build rapport with the medical staff, meet community leaders, and review the hospital's finances and strategic plans. In the first 60 days he would deepen his understanding of services, marketing strategies, and the leadership team while maintaining visibility.