Rawson Haverty, chairman of the Board of Trustees of St. Joseph’s Infirmary, has announced that Sister Mary Brian, RSM, administrator since 1969, will be elevated to the position of president, St. Joseph’s Infirmary Corporation.

In the past the office of president and administrator were incorporated in the single office of Administrator. The increase in demands on the hospital administration caused by the new $33,000,000 hospital, now under construction on Peachtree Dunwoody Road, made it necessary to make these two separate and distinct offices.

At the same time, Haverty announced that Charles Burge, associate administrator, will become acting administrator with full responsibilities as currently provided by the corporate by-laws.

As acting administrator, Burge will work with Sister Mary Brian in the development of the new hospital and its relationship with the community.

In making the announcement, Rawson Haverty said it was felt that by dividing and coordinating their activities with the demands of the new hospital, it would be to the best interest of St. Joseph’s Infirmary.

St. Joseph’s Infirmary, founded in 1880, anticipates opening its new 300-bed facility in late December 1977.