Preston Memorial Hospital announces new Director of Development, Foundation, and Communications

Preston Memorial Hospital is pleased to welcome Nathaniel (Nate) James, who will join the senior leadership team as the Director of Development, Foundation and Communications. The position had been held by Kimberly Colebank since 2010 until Colebank transitioned into the System Communications Officer role with Mon Health System.

Melissa Lockwood, President and CEO of Preston Memorial Hospital, said, “Our team is looking forward to settling Nate into his new role in our organization. He already demonstrates the community-focused leadership style that we want to continue.”

“The first thing I noticed when walking through the halls of Preston Memorial Hospital was the friendliness of everyone you passed and the pride Prestonians have for their community hospital,” James said. “There is no doubt that this is the right organization for me.”

James completes his MBA from West Virginia University in December and brings more than 7 years of development, marketing and business management experience to the position. Prior to coming to Preston Memorial Hospital, James served as the Family Services Director as well as interim CEO for the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Pittsburgh and Morgantown where he learned first-hand that community means everything to small town businesses.