After 5 years as president of UMMS, Notebaert prepares to step down

The president of the University of Maryland Medical System is preparing to step down after five years at the helm of the private, nonprofit hospital system.

“Mr. [Edmond]Notebaert is age 64 and has begun discussions with the UMMS Board of Directors about transitioning from his role as President and Chief Executive Officer and creating a succession plan,” UMMS spokeswoman Joan Shnipper told The Examiner in an e-mail. “Mr. Notebaert has been here five years. During that time he has accomplished his goals of growing and strengthening the University of Maryland Medical System. He is now approaching retirement age and looking ahead to the future.”