Ms. Herrmann serves as CEO of Edwards County Medical Center, leading strategic vision, daily operations, long-term planning, financial performance, regulatory compliance and quality of care. Since joining the organization in 2009, she has advanced through progressively senior roles, including COO, CIO, IT director, HIPAA security officer and education coordinator, building a comprehensive understanding of hospital operations and risk management. She is known for a hands-on leadership style and transparent communication that supports a collaborative, staff-centered culture while strengthening the medical center’s role as a trusted rural provider. With a technical background and education in network and communications management, Ms. Herrmann has emphasized the role of health IT in sustaining high-quality care and operational effectiveness in a rural setting. She extends her impact beyond the organization through leadership with the Kansas Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society chapter, where she has served in multiple roles and was elected president, and she holds Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society “senior member” status. As a certified emergency medical technician, Ms. Herrmann brings a practical clinical perspective to technology and operational decisions that support patients and frontline teams.
