Mr. Steichen has spent 30 years with Saint Francis Health system, currently serving as executive vice president and COO. His responsibilities include oversight of all operational functions across multiple hospital locations, information technology, construction and facilities, support services and the Department of Religion. Mr. Steichen led the acquisitions of both Saint Francis Hospital Vinita and Saint Francis Hospital Muskogee, as well as the system’s partnership with Oklahoma State University Medical Center. Under his leadership, Saint Francis has earned an “Aa2” bond rating from Moody’s and an “AA+” rating from S&P, and Saint Francis Hospital has been named the number one hospital in Oklahoma for eight years in a row by U.S. News & World Report.
