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GENE DELLEA IS NAMED

BUSINESS PERSON OF THE YEAR

BY THE
SOUTHERN BERKSHIRE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
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The Southern Berkshire Chamber of Commerce is pleased to honor Eugene A. Dellea, President of Fairview Hospital, as Business Person of the Year 2013.  A cocktail reception and tribute will take place on Wednesday, September 11 from 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. at the Norman Rockwell Museum.

 

According to Chamber President, Pat Seward, "Gene has been very active in several community and civic organizations for many many years, in addition to his extensive years of committed service, guidance and leadership at not only Fairview Hospital, but the entire Berkshire Health Systems. It is extremely fitting to recognize Gene's outstanding accomplishments and dedication in synchronization with Fairview Hospital's major milestone - '100 Years of Caring.'" Dellea was nominated for and won the Business Person of the Year award based on the following criteria:  personal qualities, managerial skills, and contribution to the Southern Berkshires. 

 

State Representative William "Smitty" Pignatelli said, " I cannot think of anyone more deserving than Gene to be honored as Business Person of the Year. He has lead his life, not looking for or needing any public accolades, but has done so much for so many to help make the Berkshires so special. Under his leadership at Fairview Hospital, Gene has been a steady hand in South Berkshire being a leader in health care and innovation. As my closest personal friend in life Gene has been a mentor to me and someone that I aspire to be like."

Vice President of the Southern Berkshire Chamber, Rich Aldrich, added, "
This tribute from the business community, honoring Gene, is especially fitting as Fairview Hospital celebrates its 100th Anniversary in 2013.  It has been the fulfillment of Gene's vision of providing high quality patient care in a small community hospital that has given residents and visitors confidence that they have access to excellent care. " 


Active in many civic organizations, Dellea is currently the President of the Berkshire Community College Foundation and serves on the American Hospital Association's Government Relations Committee as well as the Governor's Regional Competitiveness Council.  He also serves on the Board of Directors of the Central Berkshire Chamber of Commerce, the Central Berkshire County Development Corporation, Berkshire County Regional Employment Board, and Hillcrest Educational Centers.  Mr. Dellea is President of both the Hillcrest Hospital Foundation and Salisbury Estates and is current Co-Chair of Berkshire United Way's Leadership Division.  He is also Vice President of the Community Health Association of Richmond and West Stockbridge and serves as Moderator for the Town of West Stockbridge.

For more information on this event or to learn more about sponsorship opportunities, please contact Betsy Andrus at 413 528-4284 or
betsy@southernberkshirechamber.com.
 
 
BACKGROUND INFO

 

The mission of the Southern Berkshire Chamber of Commerce is to lead economic growth and vitality of the towns that comprise the Southern Berkshires, and to support the civic, social and natural resources of the region. 

 

Business Person of the Year Criteria Personal qualities include integrity, entrepreneurial ability, personal contributions outside of immediate business interest, role model to other business people, leadership and vision. Managerial skills include leadership quality, productivity, maintaining a positive work environment, successful performance, fulfilling organizations goals and mission. Contributions to the Southern Berkshires encompasses policy and projects that have a positive impact on the community, collaborations between business and community and business support of the community.

 

More about Eugene A. Dellea Past Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Berkshire Community College Past President of the Pittsfield Chapter of UNICO Served on the Mayor's Task Force for Economic Development

Past member of the Board of Directors of Berkshire United Way Served as a Director of the Legacy Banks, a member of its Executive Committee, and a Corporator of the Legacy Banks.

 

Actively involved on a state and national level with the Kennedy Family, Mr. Dellea served on the Presidential Campaign of Robert Kennedy in Indiana and California; and throughout the United States in the Presidential Campaign of Senator Edward Kennedy. More recently, he was involved in the reelection campaign of Congressman Richard Neal.  

 

Mr. Dellea's position as President of Hillcrest and Fairview has brought him in contact with many accreditation and regulatory agencies, as well as working with state and local legislators in the shaping of health care legislation.  "I am honored to be 2013 Person of the Year," said Dellea, "and I accept it on behalf of my colleagues at Fairview Hospital where we celebrate 100 Years of Caring in 2013. Everyday, for over a century, we have had individuals committed not only to serving our patients, but to building a better hospital on which this community can depend.   Similarly, the Southern Berkshire Chamber represents a central energy that has moved the southwest corner of Massachusetts into one of the most dynamic rural communities anywhere."  Ed McCormick, Business Person of the Year in 2012, commented, "Gene well deserves this honor.  Through his vision and leadership, he has made Fairview Hospital a strong community asset and valuable employer elevating the quality of life in the Southern Berkshires."
Southern Berkshire Chamber of Commerce
40 Railroad Street, #2
Great Barrington, Massachusetts 01230