Mr. Kartchner serves as CEO of two critical access hospitals in Cochise County, leading operational, financial and clinical performance while advancing access, safety and quality for rural communities. A registered nurse, he brings frontline clinical credibility to executive decision-making and is known for staying closely connected to staff and care delivery realities. He has prioritized provider recruitment and retention, and has expanded specialty access so patients can receive more services locally rather than traveling long distances. Mr. Kartchner has also advanced telehealth and partnership-driven models to bring specialty expertise closer to home while supporting sustainable rural operations. His leadership has focused on strengthening workforce stability, including meaningful reductions in turnover, by building a culture where employees feel supported and heard. Prior to his current role, he held leadership positions including director of essential services and emergency services manager at Benson Hospital. As part of Tucson, Ariz.-based TMC Health’s leadership team, Mr. Kartchner leverages system resources to maintain both hospitals as trusted anchors for the region’s most vulnerable patients.
