United States Department of Veterans Affairs
United States Department of Veterans Affairs

Veterans Integrated Services Network (VISN) 4

VISN 4 Leadership

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Michael E. Moreland, FACHE, Network Director  Michael E. Moreland, FACHE
Network Director
Appointment Date: December 24, 2006

Mr. Moreland began his service with VA in 1980 as a clinical social worker. He has held progressively responsible positions at VAMCs in Butler, Pa., Lebanon, Pa., VISN 2 in Upstate New York, and at VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System.

Bradley P. Shelton, Deputy Network Director  Bradley P. Shelton
Deputy Network Director

Mr. Shelton began his VA career in 1975 as an administrative resident at VAMC Ann Arbor, Mich. He has served at VAMCs in Allen Park, Mich., Washington D.C., and Wilkes-Barre, Pa. He has also worked for VA Central Office and the Wilmington VA Medical and Regional Office Center.

David S. Macpherson, MD, MPH, Chief Medical Officer  David S. Macpherson, MD, MPH
Chief Medical Officer

David S. Macpherson, MD, MPH, was appointed Chief Medical Officer for VISN 4 June 2007. Prior to his appointment as Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Macpherson served as Vice President of the Primary Care Service Line and as Section Chief of General Internal Medicine for the three-division VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System since 1996.

William E. Boyle, Chief Financial Officer  William E. Boyle
Chief Financial Officer

During his more than 32 years in VA, Mr. Boyle has served in various capacities including Vice President of Business Service at VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System. He also served at the Highland Drive VAMC and University Drive VAMC prior to their consolidation.

Dot Steele, Executive Assistant  Dot Steele
Executive Assistant

Ms. Steele joined the Department of Veterans Affairs in 1976 and has held various administrative positions in VISN 4 and at VAMCs in the Pittsburgh area.

David E. Cowgill, Public & Community Relations Manager 

David E. Cowgill
Public & Community Relations Manager

Mr. Cowgill's service with the VA began in January 1987 as an administrative resident at the Louis A. Johnson VAMC in Clarksburg, W.Va. He has held progressively more responsible positions in VA there and at VAMC Highland Drive, Pa. He also currently serves as the Public & Community Relations Manager for VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System.


Barbara Forsha, MSN, RN, Quality Management Officer  Barbara Forsha, MSN, RN
Quality Management Officer

Ms. Forsha began her career with VA in 1998 as the Nurse Manager for the VAPHS Primary Care Service Line comprised of three outpatient clinics and the Emergency Department. Prior to her appointment as Quality Management Officer for VISN 4, Ms. Forsha served as the Quality Manager for VAPHS.


 VA Healthcare - VISN 4
 323 North Shore Drive
Suite 400
Pittsburgh, PA 15212

 www.visn4.va.gov
 
412-822-3316 - phone
412-822-3275 - fax
 

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