Ms. Buegler became president of New Ulm Medical Center in February 2026, where she is responsible for strategic leadership and operational management, including clinical, financial and quality-of-care objectives. She brings more than 25 years of experience in healthcare, nonprofits and community leadership, and worked at the medical center for more than 20 years before becoming president. Most recently she served as director of operations, helping guide long-term planning, overseeing major building updates, supporting staff engagement and leading clinical and support service teams. She also supported the openings of clinics in Springfield and Lamberton in 2020. Earlier, as director of foundation and community engagement, she led major fundraising projects and built community partnerships. Born at the medical center, Ms. Buegler has deep roots in the community and has been active in groups including the New Ulm Area Foundation and New Ulm Rotary. The medical center has been named one of the “Top 100 Critical Access Hospitals in the U.S.” by the Chartis Center for Rural Health 13 times.
