CEO Sheron set to retire after 30 years with Wooster Community Hospital

After 40 years as a hospital CEO, 30 of them at Wooster Community Hospital, Bill Sheron announced his impending retirement. Scott Boyes, CFO/COO, will succeed Sheron as president/CEO after a new CFO is hired. No exact timetable has been set for the transition.

“I am extremely proud to be part of this outstanding management team,” Sheron said.

Sheron cited numerous things of which he is proud including the construction of a new patient tower, the creation of a cancer center, the recruitment of many cardiology physicians and the development of cardiology services.

“Full-time cardiology care did not exist when I came here,” he said. “I think we’ve done a remarkable job not only offering basic cardiology, but also diagnostic catheterization and interventional cardiology, where you can treat blockages.”

Another achievement highlighted by Sheron was the planning and building of the HealthPoint facility — the WCH health and wellness center on the north end of Wooster — 20 years ago.

“That allowed us to expand from just being a hospital to also taking care of people who are rehabilitating and just wanting a place to exercise. We have also advanced stroke care in our community and have a certified stroke center,” said Sheron, who also noted the many awards WCH has received during his tenure including nine national Top 100 awards and being named one of the world’s best hospitals three times.

“The hospital was the Wooster Area Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year twice, which is a big honor, and I was chosen for the Chamber of Commerce Wall of Fame last year, so all of those things are special,” he said. “Our collaboration with The College of Wooster, Akron Children’s Medical Center and Ohio State University has helped expand care locally.”

Sheron said he is looking forward to having more time to spend with his family: his wife Carolyn, a retired schoolteacher; three grown children; and two grandchildren.

“I’m not going anywhere,” he said. “We’re going to stay in Wooster, and I will continue to serve on some local boards. “(WCH) has been a true community hospital since it was founded in 1950, and I’m very proud to say I’ve been part of that for 30 years.”

Boyes, who was born at WCH and is a graduate of the University of Akron, has been with WCH for 25 years.

Boyes, who is married and has three grown children and two grandchildren, lives in Wooster.

“Our succession plan all along has been for Scott to take my position when I retire,” Sheron said. “It should be a smooth transition as everybody knows Scott and his management style. I congratulate him on this well-deserved promotion and am happy for him. I am also grateful to the hospital board for giving me the opportunity many years ago.”