Steven brings over 25 years of healthcare executive experience, including CEO roles at rural hospitals, building high performing teams dedicated to improving care through innovation. At Clarion Hospital, he led the integration into the PA Rural Health Model, ensuring future sustainability and innovative care solutions. He also led the system’s integration into the larger Butler Health System (now Independence Health) in western PA. His work in helping to lead the development and implementation of a pioneering tele-stroke network at Penn State Health greatly improved access to specialty care for surrounding rural communities. A fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives with an MBA from Penn State, Steven’s expertise in strategic planning and change management is helping to drive equitable, sustainable healthcare in our most vulnerable rural areas across the nation.