Mr. Schmidt was appointed administrator and CEO of Sevier Valley Hospital in April 2021, where he previously served as director of ancillary and support services. In that role, Mr. Schmidt oversaw operations for 11 departments, as well as the completion of a construction project in the facility’s emergency department and women’s center. Sevier Valley Hospital was named a “Top 20 Rural and Community Hospital” by the National Rural Health Association in 2026, the seventh time that the hospital achieved this distinction.
Becker's Recognition
Brent Schmidthas been named a Becker's honoree on the lists below.
2023 Winner

Executives
80 Rural Hospital CEOs to Know
Rural hospitals are critical to the success of the U.S. healthcare system to expand access to care in remote areas. CEOs at the helm of these important community institutions have many responsibilities to make sure their hospitals thrive.
The executives featured on this list have put their heart and soul into ensuring their communities have access to the best healthcare services possible. While rural hospitals across the country have faced closure in recent years, these leaders have developed a model for not only surviving, but thriving.
2024 Winner

Executives
Rural Hospital CEOs to Know
Rural hospitals allow patients from remote areas to receive care without traveling long distances or sacrificing quality. The CEOs leading these necessary institutions take on a variety of responsibilities to ensure rural communities have access to top-tier healthcare.
2025 Winner

Executives
Rural Hospital CEOs to Know
Rural hospitals allow patients from remote areas to receive care without traveling long distances or sacrificing quality. The CEOs leading these necessary institutions take on a variety of responsibilities to ensure rural communities have access to top-tier healthcare.
2026 Winner

Executives
146 Rural Hospital and Health System Presidents and CEOs to Know
