RHSC Hires New President

Posted on: 08/13/2008

Thomas Gibbons Named President of Rochester Hearing and Speech Center

August 13, 2008 – Local Business Executive Thomas Gibbons has been named President of Rochester Hearing and Speech Center (RHSC).  His appointment is effective immediately.  “We believe Tom will continue to provide the required leadership for RHSC in meeting the challenges of the foreseeable future,” said Vic Montaglione, Chair of RHSC’s Board of Directors.  Mr. Gibbons succeeds Interim President Gregory D. Litz, who has been in office since January. Rochester Hearing and Speech Center serves over 17,000 area residents annually for their speech and hearing needs.

Mr. Gibbons brings over 30 years of not-for-profit management experience to RHSC.  He spent much of his career at Rochester Rehabilitation Center, a fellow Al Sigl Center member agency, where he had responsibility for vocational and educational services.  He most recently served as Assistant Vice President for Employment at Continuing Development Services (CDS).

“RHSC has been serving the communication needs of children and adults in our community for over 85 years,” said Gibbons. “I am excited to be joining the dedicated staff and volunteers committed to providing excellent speech and hearing services to our community.” 

Mr. Gibbons is a native Rochesterian.  He and his wife Linda reside in the Browncroft Neighborhood. 

Rochester Hearing and Speech Center identifies, evaluates and provides treatment for children and adults with speech and hearing needs. A non-profit, United Way agency, its goal is giving back communication and quality of life to those it serves. Its successes with hearing and speech clients over the years have allowed its growth into one of the largest hearing and speech centers in the northeast.

With the latest state-of-the art testing devices and employing the latest and most effective therapy techniques, its high standard of care provides the highest level of diagnosis and treatment planning available in the Rochester area. Led by two Ph.D’s, our experts are dedicated to the advancement of audiology and speech pathology diagnosis and treatment through ongoing research and study.