Garnet Health Announces New Expanded Role: Information and Integration Officer

MIDDLETOWN, NY (Feb. 16, 2026) — Craig Filippini, MBA, who has served as Garnet Health’s Chief Information Officer for the past six years, has accepted the expanded position as Chief Information and Integration Officer.

Filippini joined the organization in 2016 as Administrator, Information Technology, before being promoted to Chief Information Officer. In this newly expanded role, he will establish a formalized project management infrastructure across Garnet Health and position the organization for advanced integration opportunities over the coming months and years.

“I’m honored to step into the role of Chief Information and Integration Officer at Garnet Health and to continue building on the strong foundation our team has created over the past several years,” said Filippini. “As healthcare continues to evolve, it’s critical that we strengthen how our systems, teams and processes connect across the organization. By formalizing a robust project management infrastructure and advancing integration efforts, we are positioning Garnet Health to operate at peak efficiency to always ensure the most optimum patient experience for the communities we serve.”

Filippini holds an Associate of Applied Science in Computer Information Technology from SUNY Orange as well as a Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Technology and a Master of Business Administration in Management from Mount Saint Mary College. In addition, he has earned over a dozen certifications, including Enterprise Administrator and Information Technology Infrastructure Library service management. 

To learn more about Garnet Health or to join our team, visit garnethealth.org.  

About Garnet Health 
Garnet Health is a New York State not-for-profit corporation headquartered in Middletown, New York, approximately 60 miles northwest of New York City. It is the corporate parent of Garnet Health Medical Center, Garnet Health Medical Center – Catskills, Garnet Health Doctors, Garnet Health Urgent Care, Garnet Health Foundation and Garnet Health Foundation – Catskills. Providing healthcare to over 500,000 residents in Orange, Sullivan and Ulster counties, Garnet Health is dedicated to developing specialty services, medical programs and needed healthcare services that allow residents to remain close to home to receive quality care. Garnet Health employs more than 4,000 professionals and over 850 medical staff members. To learn more about Garnet Health, visit garnethealth.org.

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Deija Davis-Montes, BS

Marketing and Corporate Communications Specialist
Deija Davis-Montes is Garnet Health’s Marketing and Corporate Communications Specialist. She received her Bachelor of Science in Advertising and Marketing Communications from the Fashion Institute of Technology.  Deija is passionate about nonprofit work, communication that creates impact, and helping organizations share their mission and vision with clarity and purpose.
Deija can be reached at (845) 333-2368 or dmontes@garnethealth.org