– Beginning on June 1, 2025, Southcoast Health President & CEO David O. McCready will begin a three-year term as an Advisory Board Member serving UMass Dartmouth’s Charlton College of Business (CCB).

“I am honored to join the Charlton College of Business Advisory Board to collaborate with academic leaders and fellow board members to support and mentor our region’s next generation of business professionals, especially those interested in the healthcare industry,” said McCready.

The Charlton College of Business is AACSB-accredited and offers a variety of graduate and undergraduate degree programs. In the U.S. News and World Report’s 2025 rankings, Charlton was the second highest-ranked public undergraduate business program in Massachusetts.

UMass Dartmouth established the Charlton College of Business in 1997 in partnership with EP “Chuck” Charlton II and the Charlton Charitable Trust. The Charlton family also has a more than 100-year legacy of community and philanthropic leadership in support of Charlton Memorial Hospital and Southcoast Health.

“I am excited and grateful that David has joined the Charlton College of Business Advisory Board,” said UMass Dartmouth Chancellor Mark A. Fuller, PhD. “Under David’s leadership, UMass Dartmouth’s partnership with Southcoast Health has grown immensely and I look forward to seeing his impact on this important community-focused advisory board.”

This appointment is just another example of the strong relationship between UMass Dartmouth and Southcoast Health and supports their commitment to bringing advanced healthcare and education to the South Coast region.

“We are delighted to welcome David McCready to the Advisory Board of the Charlton College of Business. We are deeply grateful for his commitment and enthusiasm. David’s extensive experience, unwavering passion, and dedication to mentorship will undoubtedly serve as a powerful resource for our students as they navigate their academic journeys and shape their professional futures,” said UMass Dartmouth CCB Dean Madan Annavarjula, PhD.

To learn more about the Charlton College of Business please visit: www.umassd.edu/charlton/.