NEHES Member Spotlight

Mark Severance
Facilities Director
Northern Light Health Eastern Maine Medical Center, Glenburn, ME

Certifications
CHFM 2015; CFI-I 2022
BS and MBA
HVAC Cert 2012; Welding Cert 2012
US Navy Cryo Tech Cert 2000
Third Class Stationary Engineer 2013

How has NEHES/ASHE contributed to your career?
I'm retired US Navy and never worked with regulations from CMS. Both organizations provide webinars, compliance templates, career resources, pathways to certifications, and a lot of valuable tools to do my job.

What is your background healthcare facilities field?
While in the US Navy, I worked at Portsmouth Naval Hospital in Virginia as a security training officer. I was also the Maintenance Manager for the hospital ship USNS Comfort from 2010-2013. It is a 1000 bed hospital ship with two cryo plants.

Do you have personal tidbit to share?
I have had my private pilot's license since 2006. I don't fly right now, due to spending time chasing my two kids playing sports.

What do you enjoy most about your job?
Improving the physical plant for patient safety and satisfaction. I get to work and live in the same community I grew up in and provide care to that community.

What are your plans for future growth?
For the next five years, I plan to keep developing as a Facility Director. After five years, I plan on looking to move to a higher position at another facility.