Ms. Gillespie has led Harrison County Community Hospital for more than 20 years, building a record of fiscal stewardship, quality improvement and community-centered care in northwest Missouri. Under her leadership, the hospital was recognized as a “Top 100 Critical Access Hospital” by the Chartis Group in 2023 and received the 2024 “Compass Honor” from the Missouri Hospital Association. Ms. Gillespie is currently overseeing the construction of a new 73,000-square-foot medical center designed to replace the hospital’s nearly 70-year-old facility, with completion expected around June 2026. She also expanded community access in 2025 with the opening of a rural health clinic in Pattonsburg, Mo. Beyond the hospital, Ms. Gillespie serves as treasurer of the Missouri Hospital Association board of trustees, chairperson of the Hospital Association Trust and a director on the Healthcare Services Group board. She previously held roles as COO and CFO at Harrison County Community Hospital in Bethany, Mo.
