AtlantiCare, southeastern New Jersey’s largest health system said Feb. 3 that it has appointed three members to its board of trustees.
These appointments fill existing vacancies, strengthening the board’s expertise in clinical quality, health care finance, strategy, academic health systems and workforce leadership.Â
The newly appointed trustees are Claire M. Zangerle, Dr. Brian M. Parker and Daniel Farrell.
“AtlantiCare is at an important point in its evolution,” said David Goddard, chairman of AtlantiCare’s Board of Trustees. “AtlantiCare continues to make long-term decisions that strengthen care delivery, support the workforce and contribute to the stability of the region. The added seasoned leadership and healthcare experience with our new trustees will ensure this work continues to be guided by clear priorities and sound judgment so AtlantiCare remains strong for generations to come.”
Zangerle serves as chief executive officer of the American Organization for Nursing Leadership and chief nurse executive of the American Hospital Association. She brings expertise in workforce development, leadership and care delivery. Zangerle was named one of Modern Healthcare’s Top 50 Clinical Executives in 2025 and has held senior leadership roles at Allegheny Health Network and the Cleveland Clinic.
Parker serves as chair, Department of Anesthesiology at the University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences. He also serves as the senior associate dean for Clinical Affairs and Chief Medical Officer for the University at Buffalo. Parker previously held senior clinical leadership roles at Cleveland Clinic, Highmark Health and Allegheny Health Network. He has expertise in quality, safety and academic medicine to the board.
Farrell is a partner at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) and leads its healthcare M&A practice. He has advised health systems, payers and investors on complex transactions and large-scale transformations across the country. His experience supports AtlantiCare’s focus on disciplined growth, capital strategy and long-term financial sustainability.
In 2026, the system will focus on several enterprise milestones, including the next wave of AtlantiCare’s systemwide transformation with Oracle Health, completion of the new inpatient rehabilitation hospital, final phases of the Mainland Campus hospital renovation and a new regional medical school. Together, these initiatives represent long-term investments in care access, workforce development and clinical infrastructure across Southern New Jersey.
