CHA Board of Trustees

Colorado Hospital Association (CHA) is proud to have the leadership and guidance of a respected and talented group of health care leaders who dedicate their time to help Colorado hospitals improve patient care, quality and access.

Chairman

Jamie Smith *
President, Saint Joseph Hospital
Chief Executive Officer, Joint Operating Agreement between
National Jewish Health and Saint Joseph Hospital 

Chairman-Elect

Rob Vissers, MD *
President and Chief Executive Officer
Boulder Community Health

Secretary/Treasurer

Kevin Stansbury *
Chief Executive Officer
Lincoln Community Hospital (Hugo)

Immediate Past Chairman

Konnie Martin *
Chief Executive Officer
San Luis Valley Health and
San Luis Valley Health Conejos County Hospital

President

Chris Tholen *
President and Chief Executive Officer
Colorado Hospital Association

Trustees

Jandel Allen-Davis, MD (2022)
President and Chief Executive Officer
Craig Hospital

Jason Cleckler (2021)
Chief Executive Officer
Middle Park Health

Andy Daniels (2023)
Chief Executive Officer
Memorial Regional Health

Margo Karsten (2022)
Western Region President and Chief Executive Officer
Banner Health, Northern Colorado

Trustees (continued)

James Kiser (2023)
Chief Executive Officer
Montrose Memorial Hospital

Dewane Pace (2021)
Chief Executive Officer
Haxtun Hospital District

Dave Ressler * (2022)
Chief Executive Officer
Aspen Valley Hospital

Eddie Sim * (2021)
Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
Centura Health

Ryan Tobin (2023)
President and Chief Executive Officer
Swedish Medical Center (Denver)

John Tucker (2023)
Chief Executive Officer
Mt. San Rafael Hospital (Trinidad)

Kevin Unger * (2021)
President and Chief Executive Officer
UCHealth Medical Center of the Rockies,
UCHealth Poudre Valley Hospital and
UCHealth Northern Region

Hospital Trustees

Debbie Farrell (2023)
Chairman
Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center (Salida)

Pia Dean (2021)
Chair
Denver Health

AHA RPB 8 State Delegate

Arlene Harms (2022)*
Chief Executive Officer
Rio Grande Hospital (Del Norte)

* Member, CHA Executive Committee