Mr. Kartchner leads two critical access hospitals as part of Tucson, Ariz.-based TMC Health’s effort to align leadership and strengthen care coordination across its rural facilities. A Benson native and registered nurse, Mr. Kartchner brings both personal community ties and frontline clinical insight to his executive decision-making, staying closely connected to staff and day-to-day care realities. He is leading the integration of EHRs across both hospitals to improve continuity of care, while expanding specialty services through initiatives including a remote cardiac rehabilitation program, enhanced diagnostic services and swing bed certification for Benson Hospital. Mr. Kartchner has also focused on workforce stability, driving meaningful reductions in turnover by fostering a culture where employees feel supported. He previously served as director of essential services and emergency services manager at Benson Hospital. TMC Health was named to Forbes‘ 2026 list of “America’s Best Large Employers.”
