Ms. LaFever leads Aurora Medical Center–Grafton, a 132-bed acute care community hospital that’s part of Charlotte, N.C.-based Advocate Health. The medical center, along with the Mayfair Surgery Center, serves Ozaukee, Washington, Milwaukee and Sheboygan counties in southeastern Wisconsin. She has been with the hospital since its inception in 2010, helping shape its evolution from a new facility into a regional destination for community and specialty care over 15 years. Under her leadership, the hospital has expanded access to higher-acuity and specialty services and holds certifications in trauma care, stroke care and breast health. She has guided an approved 225,000-square-foot tower expansion at the hospital, which is the largest employer in Ozaukee County, with completion due in 2028. Ms. LaFever brings a background in human resources and hospital operations, having previously served as vice president of operations at the community hospital and as director of human resources for both the hospital and Aurora Medical Center–Sheboygan (Wis.). She serves as president of Ozaukee County Economic Development and the Saukville Chamber of Commerce, and sits on the board of the Kettle Moraine YMCA. She is also active in the community as a volunteer with a local food pantry and a supporter of the “Lead the Way Program” at Grafton High School.
