February 13, 2025

University of Maryland Shore Regional Health (UM SRH) recently welcomed Catherine “Katie” Halen as Vice President of Human Resources. UM SRH is a member organization of the University of Maryland Medical System.Katie Halen headshot.

In a distinguished career that spans more than 25 years as a Human Resources executive, Katie most recently served as the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) of Montgomery County Government in Pennsylvania, where she developed and implemented comprehensive compensation and workforce initiatives and a DE&I strategic plan focused on employee retainment and recruitment. 

Prior to her role with Montgomery County, Pa., Katie spent most of her career with Delaware-based Beebe Healthcare. There, Katie developed workforce recognition and retention programs, and led a team through a rapid onboarding initiative resulting in a 45 percent increase in new hires during Fiscal Year 2022.

“Katie’s strength lies in successfully developing and implementing workforce strategies aligned with organizational and business goals, and her experience should prove to be a strong asset to University of Maryland Shore Regional Health’s future and growth,” said Ken Kozel, President and CEO, UM SRH. “We are excited to welcome her to our team.”