Mr. Briesemeister has served as the CEO of UnityPoint Health—Jones Regional Medical Center since 2010, overseeing seven clinics, a critical access hospital and an ambulance service. Under his leadership, the medical center has been recognized eight times as one of the top 100 critical access hospitals by Chartis. Mr. Briesemeister successfully spearheaded a $10.3 million hospital expansion in 2014, addressing the growing healthcare needs of the community. He has also navigated the financial challenges of running a rural hospital, including during the Covid-19 pandemic, and positioned the medical center as a model for similar hospitals. Additionally, he serves as director of the Cedar Rapids Regional Network at UnityPoint Health and has been active as board chair of the Iowa Donor Network, fostering community and healthcare partnerships across the region.
