Howard Drenth

Howard Drenth was named CEO of the Presence Medical Group (PMG), a group led by more than 320 physicians. In his new role, Drenth will provide direction and leadership in collaboration with the Presence Health physicians, which will shape the organization’s goals and focus. A health system executive of more than 15 years, he began his career as an occupational health manager in Michigan.

Drenth joined Presence Health after six years at Kettering Health Network in Dayton, Ohio, where he was the vice president of physician services for its network of over 230 physicians. He also previously served as the regional director at Clearwater, Fla.-based BayCare Health System, where he was responsible for the operations of a five-practice, urgent care, primary care and occupational health organization. Additionally, Drenth served other operational leadership roles for Valley Health Medical Group, headquartered in Paramus, N.J., and for the Georgia branch of U.S. HealthWorks Medical Group.