Melham Memorial Medical Center CEO to retire: 3 takeaways

Broken Bow, Neb.-based Melham Memorial Medical Center President/CEO Michael J. Steckler is retiring, ending a 32-year tenure, according to a News Channel Nebraska report.

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Here are three takeaways:

1.  Mr. Steckler assumed the president/CEO role in July 1985.

2. During his tenure, the hospital grew significantly, adding 90,000 square feet and expanding the hospital’s emergency facilities.

3. Mr. Steckler will stay on until the medical center’s board identifies a new CEO. He will help with the search and transition.

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