Nantucket Cottage Hospital announced today that Steve Gilgen, MBA, CPA, has been appointed as the hospital’s new Chief Financial Officer following an extensive search process.

Gilgen joins the NCH team after more than 27 years as the CFO of Murphy Medical Center in Murphy, NC, a 57-bed critical access hospital that included a 134-bed skilled nursing facility and a rural health clinic. At Murphy Medical Center, Gilgen was responsible for all financial areas of the organization including financial reporting, budget, managed care, and cost reporting. He will bring an extensive background in community hospitals and accounting to Nantucket Cottage Hospital.

Originally from southwest Missouri, Gilgen is married and has grown children. His wife has recently accepted a position with the Nantucket Public Schools. Steve’s hobbies include beekeeping and coaching youth basketball. Gilgen will start in his new position at NCH on Tuesday, October 4^th.