William Patten
William Patten - Interim CEO
Bill joined the District in September 2025. He was born in Washington, Pennsylvania (near Pittsburgh) and married his wife Cindy in 1976. They have two sons. He attended Walla Walla College (now University) in Washington State, receiving a Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology in 1979 with a minor in Chemistry. And then received a Master of Arts in Business degree from Webster University in 1989. He is a Fellow (now retired) of the American College of Health Care Executives and rose through the ranks within the hospital environment, beginning as an evening shift medical technologist.
He was CEO/Administrator of Sedgwick County Health Center (1996-2000) in Julesburg, Colorado, a small farming town in northeastern Colorado. The assisted living center was developed, financed, built, and occupied to capacity during Bill’s tenure as CEO.
CEO/Administrator of Sitka Community Hospital (2000-2005) in Sitka, Alaska, a small fishing/tourist community in south-east Alaska. The facility, owned by the City and Borough of Sitka, was a hospital, a nursing home, had physician clinics and a Home Health agency.
CEO/Administrator of St. John’s Lutheran Hospital (2005-2012) (now Cabinet Peaks Medical Center) in Libby, Montana. Oversaw the planning and financing for a 25-bed, 76,000 sq. ft. replacement hospital.
President/CEO of Powell Valley Healthcare (2012-2015). Led the development of a culture change and quality improvement initiative, in partnership with the Studer Group, called the Journey to Excellence.
CEO of Taos Health System (2015 to 2022). Developed and implemented a RIF. Engaged the local union and developed a good working relationship with local union leadership. Developed facility strategic and master plans. Implemented a “Commitment to Excellence” leadership development and education initiative in association with the Studer Group. In 2016 campaigned for a healthcare related property tax which was reauthorized in 2020. Oversaw the organization’s response to the COVID pandemic.
Interim CEO of Rehoboth McKinley Christian Health Care Services for more than one year. Helped the organization avoid bankruptcy and helped financially stabilize the organization.
In his spare time Bill enjoys working in his shop (auto mechanics and home repair). Cindy and Bill enjoy golfing, camping, attending NASCAR races, and visiting their family including their three grandchildren.
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