Mr. Brieser was named CEO of Hammond-Henry Hospital in July 2025, assuming leadership of the critical access hospital as it approaches its 125th anniversary in 2026. He began his career at Hammond-Henry in 2009 as a rehab tech and advanced through a series of leadership roles, including physical therapist, long-term care living center manager, director of ancillary services and vice president of operations. In his executive roles, Mr. Brieser has been instrumental in recruiting new physicians and expanding service lines such as neurology, chiropractic care and pain management, with plans underway to add rheumatology and an employed orthopedic surgeon. He oversaw major capital and infrastructure projects, including upgrades to MRI, fluoroscopy and 3D mammography equipment, and a $1 million laboratory remodel completed in 2023. Mr. Brieser also led the hospital’s long-term care living center through the Covid-19 pandemic from 2019 to 2021. A strong advocate for community engagement, he is active in local athletic training initiatives and civic organizations. He was recognized as a 2024 Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network “4 Under 40” hospital leadership award recipient.
