 San Francisco, CA, April 22, 2020 GLOBE NEWSWIRE -- via NEWMEDIAWIRE -- American Shared Hospital Services NYSE American: AMS the Company, a leading provider of turnkey technology solutions for advanced radiosurgical and radiation therapy services, today announced that effective on May 4, 2020, Ernest A. Bates, M.D., will retire as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company. Dr. Bates will continue as the Companys Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors the Board until December 31, 2020. Raymond C. Stachowiak, a member of the Board since 2009, has been appointed Interim President and Chief Executive Officer effective upon Dr. Bates retirement and will continue to serve on the Board. 