Executive Moves

Southwest Memorial Hospital names W. Kent Rogers CEO

Southwest Memorial Hospital in Cortez, Colo., has named W. Kent Rogers CEO, according to the Cortez Journal. His new role will start in March.

By: Staff

Friday, February 20th, 2015

Mr. Rogers has 16 years of experience as a CEO and assistant administrator in hospitals. Currently, he is president of Mercy Hospital in Ada, Okla.

Mr. Rogers succeeds Liz Sellers, chief clinical officer, who has been serving as CEO on an interim basis.

More articles on hospital and health system executive moves:
St. Joseph Health CEO Deborah Proctor to retire
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St. Barnabas Hospital names Dr. David Perlstein executive vice president

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