Leadership

Scott Broome 

Joseph (Scott) Broome, MHA, FACHE
Chief Executive Officer

Joseph (Scott) Broome, MHA, FACHE, is the CEO of MUSC Health – Lancaster Division. A native of Wingate, NC, Broome graduated from Wingate University with degrees in Chemistry and Biology. He was interested in clinical pharmacology at the time, however, given the exposure he had received to health administration, he elected to pursue a Master of Health Administration from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Following this, he completed a one-year administrative fellowship with Charlotte-based Carolinas Healthcare System, now Atrium Health.

Broome began his post-fellowship career with Roper St. Francis Healthcare in Charleston, SC, where he held a variety of roles with progressing levels of responsibility. He brings considerable experience with hospital operations and medical staff development, having served as CEO in two hospital settings. The NC native also brings the experience of having developed a greenfield (completely new or start up facility) hospital in recent years.

Broome is a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives and he has served as Associate Chief of the Affiliations Network for MUSC prior to accepting the role of Interim CEO for the MUSC-Health Lancaster Division.

Marsha Kearns, RN, BSN

Marsha Kearns, RN, BSN
Director of Nursing and Chief Quality Officer

Marsha Kearns, RN, BSN has been in healthcare for over 20 years. She currently serves in the role of Chief Quality Officer and Director of Nursing for MUSC Health – Chester Medical Center. She has previously served as a Surgical Services Director, Emergency Services Director and as a Director of Clinical Education for a different hospital system. She graduated with her Associate’s Degree in Nursing from the University of South Carolina and with her BSN from Grand Canyon University. She resides in Mount Croghan, SC, on her family’s farm with her husband and three children.

Anthony Sands

Anthony Sands, MBA
Market Assistant Chief Financial Officer

Anthony is the Market Assistant Chief Financial Officer (ACFO) for the Chester/Lancaster market and the primary financial contact for Chester Medical Center. A native of Conway, SC Anthony completed his undergraduate degree at The Citadel and received his MBA from The Darla Moore School of Business at The University of South Carolina. He and his wife, Hana, reside in Rock Hill with their 3 children. Anthony enjoys golfing, all sports, spending time with his family and being active within the community. He is a member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.

Robert Kneeland

Robert Kneeland
Nursing Home Administrator

Spencer Parker

Spencer Parker, RN
Nursing Home Director of Nursing

Spencer is a native of Chester and a graduate of Clemson University. Spencer is a Registered Nurse and a Licensed Nursing Home Administrator with over 20 years of healthcare experience. He has served in both regional and corporate roles prior to returning to Chester in 2008. Spencer serves on several healthcare advisory panels and is very active in the Chester community including Relay For Life of Chester County. Spencer is responsible for the day to day operations and leadership of the Chester Nursing Center.