HUTCHINSON— Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System (HRHS) announced the hiring of new Interim CEO Jeff Egbert, according to a media release from the organization.
Egbert replaces Ken Johnson who resigned November 18, after seven years leading the organization.
The HRHS Board of Directors has worked diligently to find a professional interim that is the best fit for the organization, and through careful selection, Egbert has rose to the top and accepted the role.
Egbert comes to the organization with over 30 years of experience in the healthcare industry.
His most recent roles were served at Susan B. Allen Memorial Hospital in El Dorado, and Astria Healthcare in Sunnyside, Wash.
Egbert began his tenure as the Interim CEO Monday, December 19th at 8 a.m.
“I am excited to have Jeff join our team and lead us during this time of transition," Chief Quality Officer, Nick Baldetti, who was Acting CEO, said. "With his leadership and direction, we have a great opportunity to continue to push towards our strategic goals, and I look forward to the new ideas he will bring to the organization.”
Baldetti will be working side by side with Egbert to acclimate him as quickly as possible to the organization.
With an Interim CEO officially hired, the Board of Directors will now put all of their focus toward identifying the best candidate for the long-term role of CEO and President of the Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System.
HRHS said, at this time there is no timeline as to when they can expect an individual to be identified.