Mr. Kassis oversees a 25-bed critical access hospital and more than 20 outpatient clinics across Lake, Butte and Tehama counties in Northern California. With a 38-year career in healthcare leadership, he has held CEO and COO roles across multiple hospitals and excels in financial performance, operational efficiency and physician engagement. Under his leadership, Adventist Health Clear Lake earned a CMS 5-star rating, alongside consistent honors like the Collaborative Alliance for Nursing Outcomes “Performance Excellence Award” and a spot on the maternity honor roll. A former respiratory therapist, Mr. Kassis brings a clinical foundation to strategic planning, ensuring improvements align with patient safety and experience. He has successfully led major infrastructure projects, including hospital construction, and is deeply committed to community health partnerships.
