Boynton steps down as Crouse Health CEO; Kronenberg named new leader

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Kimberly Boynton has stepped down as president and CEO of Crouse Health, and Dr. Seth Kronenberg is now the health-care provider’s new president and CEO.

Boynton stepped down Friday as part of the transition and Kronenberg assumed his new duties “immediately,” Patrick Mannion, chairman of the board of directors of Crouse Health, said in a March 17 statement.

With the hospital for 25 years, Boynton began her career at Crouse in 1998 in finance. In 2003, Crouse named her CFO, a position she held for 10 years. In January 2014, the board appointed Boynton president and CEO.

“On behalf of the Board, we thank Kimberly for her years of strong leadership, dedication to the Crouse mission and unwavering loyalty and passion for all things Crouse,” Mannion said. “Kimberly’s accomplishments and achievements during her tenure at Crouse are numerous. Under her leadership and strategic direction, major capital investments were completed, including the Pomeroy Emergency Services Department; Witting Surgical Center; and Pomeroy Addiction Treatment Services. Kimberly leaves Crouse financially positioned to continue our mission.”

Crouse’s current financial status is “positive, with a solid balance sheet, increased market share year-over-year and total operating revenue exceeding budget,” per the Crouse Health statement.

“We are extremely appreciative of Kimberly’s contributions to Crouse over the years and look forward to building on that success,” Kronenberg added in the statement.

There were no quotes from Boynton in the Crouse statement.

Crouse Health also made headlines in February when its planned merger with Upstate Medical University was deemed “impractical at this time” and the two entities decided to move forward under an affiliation agreement. Crouse and Upstate on Feb. 16 announced they would withdraw the current certificate of need (CON) and the certificate of public advantage (COPA) applications they had filed with the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) in connection with Upstate’s acquisition proposal.

About Kronenberg

Kronenberg joined Crouse Hospital in 2014 and has served as chief medical officer and COO and also serves as president of Crouse Medical Practice. He is the son of former Crouse president and CEO Dr. Paul Kronenberg, who preceded Boynton in the role.

A Crouse-affiliated member of the medical staff for 23 years, Dr. Kronenberg is “uniquely qualified for the role of president and CEO,” per the Crouse Health statement.

“Dr. Kronenberg is a thoughtful, collaborative and decisive leader who has been instrumental in leading the organization through the pandemic,” Mannion said. “As Crouse moves forward under Dr. Kronenberg’s leadership — and with a focus on our mission and culture — we will continue to collaborate with employed and community-based physicians while providing quality, compassionate care from physicians and employees who are second to none.” 

A board-certified internist, Dr. Kronenberg previously practiced at Internists Associates of Central New York and Crouse Medical Practice, according to his bio on the Crouse website. He joined Internist Associates in 2001, becoming managing partner in 2005. In 2010, Internist Associates became part of Crouse Medical Practice, PLLC, and he was appointed medical director.