Mr. Mengenhausen has led Montrose Regional Health, an independent rural hospital in western Colorado, since September 2021, and is the only former U.S. Navy SEAL currently serving as a hospital CEO in the country. In his first four years, Mr. Mengenhausen oversaw completion of a four-story, 90,000-square-foot ambulatory care center, hired more than 120 new providers, launched a digestive health service line with 24-hour coverage, opened a neurology clinic and outpatient infusion center, and expanded the San Juan Cancer Center into a new state-of-the-art facility. In 2025, Montrose Regional Health earned Chartis “Top 100 Rural and Community Hospital” recognition, Healthgrades “Outstanding Patient Experience” and “Patient Safety Excellence” awards, and a “Women’s Choice Award” for best hospital obstetrics. Mr. Mengenhausen has made leadership development a central priority, conducting six full-day offsite trainings for more than 85 leaders in 2025 and completing more than 20 human resources and leadership development programs across the organization. He previously served as CEO of Madelia (Minn.) Health and serves on the boards of Western Slope Health Alliance and the Montrose economic development committee.
