The president and CEO of Howard County General Hospital is retiring after 23 years leading the medical institutution.

Victor A. Broccolino, who took the position in  January 1990, announced today he would retired at the end of the year; just as the hospital completes its 40th anniversary  year.

Known simply as Vic,” Broccolino helped broker the deal for the hospital to become part of The Johns Hopkins Hospital and Health System in 1998.

Hopkins and the board of trustees at Howard County General will "begin to actively plan for the transition," according to a press release announcing  the retirement.