HASTINGS — The President & CEO of Mary Lanning Healthcare has been named to Becker’s Hospital Review “50 Rural Hospital CEOs to Know.” The annual list features some of the most impressive leaders dedicated to advancing healthcare in small towns and rural communities.
Individuals on the list include CEOs and administrators of hospitals located outside of major metropolitan areas or healthcare hubs. This is the second edition of the “Rural Hospital CEOs to Know” list. Only two Nebraska CEOs were selected this year.
“It is an honor to be chosen for this award,” Barber said. “The recognition reflects the strong leadership of our entire administrative team and a staff that truly cares for its patients and works hard to assure the best care possible for everyone.”
The Becker’s Hospital Review editorial team selected leaders through an editorial review process where a number of factors were considered, including awards received; local, regional and national leadership positions held; and their organizations’ recent performance. Nominations were also considered. Leaders do not pay to be included on the list. The complete list follows.
- John Ayoub – Administrator and CEO of Melissa Memorial Hospital (Holyoke, Colo.)
- Duke Anderson – President and CEO of Hillsdale (Mich.) Community Health Center
- Joann Anderson – President and CEO of Southeastern Health (Lumberton, N.C.)
- Eric Barber – President and CEO of Mary Lanning Healthcare (Hastings, Neb.)
- Paul Bengtson – CEO of Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital (Saint Johnsbury)
- Gary Black – President and CEO of Lenoir Memorial Hospital (Kinston, N.C.)
- Donna Boatright, RN – Administrator of Rolling Plains Memorial Hospital (Sweetwater, Texas)
- Holly Bristoll – President of ProMedica Fostoria (Ohio) Community Hospital
- Harry Brockus – CEO of Hoopeston (Ill.) Regional Health Center
- Nicole Clapp – President and CEO of Grant Regional Health Center (Lancaster, Wis.)
- Rick Davis – CEO of Central Peninsula Hospital (Soldotna, Alaska)
- Kris Doody, RN – CEO of Cary Medical Center (Caribou, Maine)
- Sue Downs – President of Flaget Memorial Hospital (Bardstown, Ky.)
- Desiree Einsweiler – Administrator and CEO of Palo Alto County Health System (Emmetsburg, Iowa)
- John Gallagher – CEO of Sunnyside (Wash.) Community Hospital & Clinics
- Rachel Gonzales, RN – CEO of Madison Memorial Hospital (Rexburg, Idaho)
- Michael Gowder, DDS – CEO of Union General Hospital (Blairsville, Ga.)
- Margot Hartmann, MD, PhD. – President and CEO of Nantucket (Mass.) Cottage Hospital
- Mark Herzog – President and CEO of Holy Family Memorial (Manitowoc, Wis.)
- Jeff Hill – CEO of Steele Memorial Medical Center (Salmon, Idaho)
- Loy Howard – President and CEO of Tanner Health System (Carrollton, Ga.)
- Terri Kane – Administrator and CEO of Dixie Regional Medical Center (St. George, Utah)
- Thomas Keim – CEO of Ste. Genevieve (Mo.) County Memorial Hospital
- David Keith – President and CEO of McAlester (Okla.) Regional Health Center
- Harold Krueger – CEO of Chadron (Neb.) Community Hospital & Health Services
- Laura Lambeth – CEO of Ashe Memorial Hospital (Jefferson, N.C.)
- Thomas Leach – Administrator and CEO of Lakeside Medical Center (Belle Glade, Fla.)
- William Mahone – CEO of Halifax Regional Medical Center (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.)
- Steve Massey – President and CEO of Westfields Hospital & Clinic (New Richmond, Wis.)
- Michelle McEwen – President and CEO of Speare Memorial Hospital (Plymouth, N.H.)
- Kim Miller – President and CEO of Beaver Dam (Wis.) Community Hospitals
- Ron Ott – President and CEO of Fitzgibbon Hospital (Marshall, Mo.)
- Mary Ellen Pratt – CEO of St. James Parish Hospital (Lutcher, La.)
- Jayne Pope, RN – CEO of Hill Country Memorial Hospital (Fredericksburg, Texas)
- Chandler M. Ralph – President and CEO of Adirondack Medical Center (Saranac Lake, N.Y.)
- Steven Rose, RN – President and CEO of Nanticoke Health Services (Seaford, Del.)
- Maria Ryan, PhD, APRN – CEO of Cottage Hospital (Woodsville, N.H.)
- John Rossfeld – CEO of The Memorial Hospital at Craig (Colo.)
- Rob Schmitt – CEO of Gibson Area Hospital & Health Services (Gibson City, Ill.)
- Larry Schroeder – CEO of Sauk Prairie Memorial Hospital (Prairie du Sac, Wis.)
- Emmett Schuster – President and CEO of Gibson General Hospital (Princeton, Ind.)
- Dennis Shelby – CEO of Wilson Medical Center (Neodesha, Kan.)