Mr. Guthmiller has spent more than 30 years of his career in healthcare. He began his tenure as CEO for Orange City Area Health System in 1994 and oversaw the planning, fundraising and construction of its $29.6 million campus replacement project, which was completed in 2006. The health system includes four clinics, a 25-bed critical access hospital, birth center, comprehensive surgical services supplemented by Mako robotic-arm-assisted orthopedic procedures, a sports medicine clinic, a senior care campus and a full range of ancillary medical services. Mr. Guthmiller leads the health system’s 600-strong staff. Mr. Guthmiller recently oversaw major initiatives focused on independent living, assisted living and nursing home care for the senior population, resulting in the expansion of Landsmeer Ridge Retirement Community services and facilities. This eased staffing challenges for Prairie Ridge Care Center, and a new 36-condo 55-plus living community was designed and constructed near the health system’s main campus. Mr. Guthmiller serves on a number of community boards, including the Orange City Development Corp., Iowa State Bank, the Early Childhood Development daycare center and Community Health Partners. Previously, he served as the chair of the Iowa Hospital Association for two years and on the board of Northwestern College.
