DAYTON – The Columbia County Hospital District board of directors has narrowed its search for a new CEO to three candidates.

Last week, Tom Tomasino, who recently left his CEO position at Whidbey General Hospital and Clinics in Coupeville, Wash., was interviewed by the board and met with community members in Dayton and Waitsburg.

This week, the other two finalists, both internal candidates, were interviewed by the board. They are Lee Holter, who is currently Chief Financial Officer, and Shane McGuire, currently Chief Operating Officer.

Lee Holter

Lee Holter was hired by CCHS in March of this y...