New chief human resources officer named to Fisher-Titus

NORWALK — Richard Roche joined Fisher-Titus Health System Monday as the chief human resources officer.Roche now leads a human resources team that serves about 1,400 employees across the health system, including Fisher-Titus Medical Center, physician and provider groups, Carriage House, Norwalk Memorial Home and North Central EMS."We are pleased to have Rick join Fisher-Titus," said Dr. Brent Burkey, Fisher-Titus' president and CEO. "His extensive human resources experience and demonstrated leadership success will support and enhance the important role our human resources department plays both within the organization and in our community."A native of northeast Ohio, Roche has served in senior-level human resources positions at numerous health-care organizations in Florida, Georgia and Ohio.He's a member of the American College of Healthcare Executives and Society for Human Resources Management. He earned a bachelor of science degree in Labor Relations at Xavier University and a Master's in Management from Lesley University. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1983-87.Roche has been active in community organizations, including Boys & Girls Clubs, the American Red Cross and the Junior Diabetes Research Foundation. He is a runner, triathlete, a Naval boxing champion and a Collegiate All-American.