Executive Moves

St. Mary’s Hospital CEO Kevin Kast to Retire

Kevin Kast, president and CEO of St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur, Ill., has announced plans to retire in March.

By: Staff

Wednesday, February 19th, 2014

Mr. Kast has served as CEO since 2006.

David Olejniczak, COO of St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, Ill., will serve as interim CEO until a permanent replacement is named.

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