The Ohio Society for Health Care Facilities Management’s Eagle Award recognizes a facility manager or staff member who has demonstrated outstanding performance, leadership, unique service or significant contributions in energy efficiency, health care facilities management, plant engineering, design/construction, security, safety, clinical engineering and/or telecommunications.

2024 Winner – Scott Heinle, OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital

The Ohio Society for Health Care Facilities Management, or OSHFM, presented its annual Eagle Award during its conference Thursday. Congratulations to the 2024 Eagle Award winner, Scott Heinle, facility manager at OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital. His nomination states he is a results-driven professional with a strong background in maintenance, facilities management and project management, and his commitment to continuous improvement has been a key factor in the success of the hospital’s sustainability initiatives.

Scott’s dedication to sustainability is evident through leading his team in achievement of Energy Star Certification of his hospital. He has also overseen major energy improvement projects, including the complete conversion of over 5,000 lighting fixtures to LEDs, an 8.9-million-dollar steam plant modernization project focused on energy optimization and installation of the hospital’s very first EV charging stations. Scott is a valuable asset to his team.

The other nominee was Mark Barich, director of Energy Management for the Summa Health System. He has over 47 years of experience and has dedicated his entire career to the betterment of the facility and maintenance departments. Mark’s nomination states he is an excellent mentor to other Summa employees and provides a professional environment that keeps the comfort of the patient top of mind.

Mark was an instrumental force behind creating Akron City Hospitals “sub-station”, which gives Summa Health enormous buying power for electricity. He has developed numerous energy strategies and is a respected energy manager in the area; when Mark speaks on projects, people listen. Mark’s dedication is evident by seeing Summa’s progression in energy efficient projects, and in achieving a very high Energy Star rating in the state of Ohio.

Eligibility

• Must be a current member of OSHFM
• Must be actively employed in a position with primary responsibility related to the profession of health care facilities management, plant engineering, design/construction, security, safety, clinical engineering and/or telecommunications
• Must be nominated by an OSHFM member in good standing

Selection Process and Award Presentation 

Nominations are reviewed by OHA/OSHFM staff for completeness. Evaluations are conducted by the OSHFM Scholarship/Awards Committee. Decisions made by the committee are final pending approval by the OSHFM Board.

Eagle award recipients receive a one-year American Society for Healthcare Engineering, or ASHE, membership stipend and a commemorative “Eagle” award presented by the OSHFM board president during the OSHFM Fall Conference.

Required Documentation

• Reason for nominating an individual
• Examples of candidate’s contributions or unique qualities that make him/her a candidate.
• Two letters of recommendation from any of the following:
  • The candidate’s Supervisor, CEO, Administrator, etc.
  • Current OSHFM member
  • Professional colleague
• Resume/profile of candidate
• Electronic color photo of candidate (head shot)

Past Winners

2023: Morgan Saunders, Holzer Health System
2021: Chad Martin, director, Lima Memorial Health System
2019: Matthew Cockerill, Nationwide Children’s Hospital and Nick Bagnolo, Sisters of Charity Health System, Mercy Medical Center
2018: Danny McCloud, Kettering Medical Center
2017: Kent Behrman, Mt. Carmel St. Ann’s