Bon Secours St. Francis Health System announced Dec. 10 Dr. Ahmad Boota, Kimberly Cooley, Paola Rogers and Carl S. Sobocinksi were appointed to its board of directors, beginning in 2025.
Boota works as medical director of the Bon Secours Sleep Disorder Center. He specializes in pulmonary and critical care as well as sleep and palliative care medicine, treating conditions that range from sleep apnea and pneumonia to asthma. He is a graduate of Damascus University Faculty of Medicine.
Cooley founded Palmetto Consulting and Management LLC and has held roles such as interim executive director and president of the board at A Child’s Haven and served on various committees with United Way.
Rogers is founder and CEO of Blue Gate USA, a company dedicated to connecting talented individuals with career opportunities while simplifying the immigration process. She is also founder of Hispanos Comunidad, an advocate for increased healthcare access for the Latino community, and founder of multiple other ventures like Bonanza Loans and Zivo Insurance, all focused on supporting underserved communities.
Sobocinksi is founder and president of Table 301 Restaurant Group, a collection of 10 signature restaurants in Greenville. He has received numerous accolades, including South Carolina Restaurateur of the Year and recognition as one of Greenville’s Most Influential People.
“We are excited to welcome these outstanding individuals to the Bon Secours St. Francis Health System Board of Directors,” said Matt Caldwell, president of Bon Secours St. Francis Health System. “Their diverse expertise will be invaluable as we continue our mission to provide compassionate, high-quality care to our patients and their families.”
Dr. Robert Siegel of Washington University’s Department of Internal Medicine, Dr. Thomas Mann Jr. of Carolina Surgical Associates and Matthew Cooney of Michelin were reappointed as board members.
