Amy Kaltenbach

Amy is a lifelong rural resident and joined the team in 2024. Amy has a strong foundation in human services and education.  With a passion for community well-being, Amy leverages her […]

Cameron Knox

Cameron is a Project Coordinator at the Rural Health Redesign Center, managing healthcare initiatives by overseeing projects, facilitating stakeholder collaboration, and ensuring timelines are met. With a Master of Public […]

Ken Harman

Ken Harman is a Regional Liaison with the Rural Health Redesign Center and the Rural Emergency Hospital Technical Assistance Center for the Midwest and Western States. He brings over 30 […]

Gary Rhodes

Gary joined the team in 2022 with over 31 years of healthcare leadership experience. He previously occupied the dual roles of V.P. and President at 2 rural hospitals, one of […]

Autum Martin

A seasoned healthcare professional with over 16 years of experience dedicated to advocating for patient access to public benefits and comprehensive wellness. With a focus on integrative and collaborative approaches, […]

Holly Hall

Holly brings over 23 years of Healthcare Finance experience and is dedicated to improving healthcare access and efficiency. With a Master of Science in Healthcare Administration from Central Michigan University, Holly […]

Dan Simmons

Dan joined the RHRCO in 2022 with over 38 years in healthcare leadership. He is the former Sr. VP of a P.A. Rural Health Model participant hospital. In that role, he helped […]

Ed Pitchford

Ed joined the RHRCO in 2022 with over 40 years of experience in the healthcare industry. He is the former President and CEO of a rural P.A. hospital where he […]

John Kolodziej

John has over 30 years of diverse healthcare delivery experience, with a proven track record of providing financial, operational and productivity analysis and insight.  Prior to joining RHRC, he spent […]

Stacy LoCastro

Stacy joined the team in 2023. She has significant experience living and working rurally. In her role, she provides assistance to rural providers and communities in the form of grant […]

Stacy LoCastro

Stacy joined the team in 2023. She has significant experience living and working rurally. In her role, she provides assistance to rural providers and communities in the form of grant […]

Stacy joined the team in 2023. She has significant experience living and working rurally. In her role, she provides assistance to rural providers and communities in the form of grant […]

Ken Harman RHRC Regional Liaison
Ken Harman
Regional Liaison

Ken Harman is a Regional Liaison with the Rural Health Redesign Center and the Rural Emergency Hospital Technical Assistance Center for the Midwest and Western States. He brings over 30 years’ healthcare experience, with the last 20 years being a rural Critical Access Hospital CEO. He has served in Wyoming, Colorado, Idaho, California, Utah and Minnesota. He graduated in 1996 from the University of Minnesota with a Master’s in Healthcare Administration and from the University of Utah in 1990 with a Bachelors of Science in Economics. He has a passion for rural healthcare and in assisting organizations and communities in sustaining and growing to take care of community needs.

Stacy LoCastro

tom harlow
Tom Harlow
Program Director

Tom has over 43 years of healthcare experience, with 24 in executive leadership and 16 in rural settings. In his role, he provides tactical assistance to rural providers in areas such as workforce, strategic planning, and value-based care.

janice walters
Janice Walters
Executive Director

Janice has been leading the work of the RHRC since its inception. She has a background in health nance and is a highly rated rural health expert with over 20 years of relevant leadership experience. She works closely with rural health executives, state and federal partners, and other community stakeholders to ensure access to quality healthcare in maintained across the rural U.S.