Leadership

As a public entity, Mahaska Health Partnership is managed by an elected Board of Trustees who works closely with our employed Executive Team to ensure MHP continues to provide quality and personalized healthcare resources to the communities we serve.

Board of Trustees

The MHP Board of Trustees is a seven-member group comprised of elected representatives from throughout Mahaska County. Members are elected every four years, with many trustees serving multiple terms. The Board is the governing body of MHP, serving as the sounding board and decision makers for new services and projects as well as staffing and community needs.

 

Jim Hansen,
Chairperson

Jim works as the General Counsel and Secretary for Musco Sports Lighting of Oskaloosa and serves as Board Chairperson. Prior to joining Musco in 1994, Jim was in private practice.

He holds a J.D. and M.A. from the University of Iowa and a B.A. from Grinnell College. He has been involved in a variety of community organizations including the United Way, the Oskaloosa Housing Trust Fund, the Oskaloosa Board of Adjustment, Habitat for Humanity and the Oskaloosa Historic Preservation Commission. 

 

Paul Swenson,
Vice Chair

 

Paul Swenson lives in Oskaloosa. He is President and CEO of First National Bank Midwest.

He may be contacted by the public at 641-673-8405.

Mary Sexton,
Treasurer

  

 

Member at large, serving since 1994.

 

Becky Siefering,
Secretary

 

Becky Siefering lives in Oskaloosa where she owns Hawkeye Real Estate and Mahaska Title-Johnson Abstract Company. She is also involved with Beta Sigma Phi, the Oskaloosa Chamber of Commerce and Development Group and First Presbyterian Church.

Becky's interests include Iowa State University athletics, antiques and spending time with her grandchildren. She enjoys being a part of the MHP Board of Trustees because it gives her an opportunity to give back to the community.

 

Mike Grim

Mike Grim lives in Oskaloosa and works at a bank in Eddyville. He has over 25 years of experience in banking and 10 years in transportation. After selling his small farm in Eddyville he continues to be involved with the following organizations: First Presbyterian Church of Oskaloosa, Eddyville Ruritan Club, Tallcorn District Ruritan, Eddyville Retirement Homes and the Eddyville Coop Burial Association.

Mike enjoys classic cars and the Rollin' Oldies Car Club. He is a graduate of William Penn University and the Wisconsin Graduate School of Banking. He says he really enjoys being associated with a vibrant organization that is so important to the community. “My fellow MHP board members are an excellent cross section of Mahaska County business and community leaders."

Mike may be contacted at 305 4th Avenue West, Oskaloosa, Iowa 52577.  He may be reached by telephone at 641-676-3091.

 

Jon Sullivan

Jon Sullivan lives in Oskaloosa where he is the Oskaloosa Chamber of Commerce and Development Group's Commerce/Main Street Director. He is also involved with Rotary, William Penn University Advisory Board and the Mahaska County Development Group.

Jon graduated from the University of Charleston and enjoys gardening and visiting with family in Michigan at the lake. He enjoys serving on meaningful projects for community improvement.

The public may contact him at 641- 672-2591 or jsullivan@oacdg.org.

 

 

Amy McGriff

 

Member at large, serving since 2010.

 

Executive Team

More than 300 caring and compassionate people make up the staff of Mahaska Health Partnership. Striving to be the healthcare provider of choice, one of our main focuses is making healthcare personal for our patients and visitors. Please feel free to contact a member of our Executive Team to share your ideas on how we can expand our services.

 

Chief Executive Officer – Jay Christensen

jchristensen@mahaskahealth.org

641-672-3132

 

Chief Medical Officer – Matt Whitis, MD

mwhitis@mahaskahealth.org

641-672-3358

 

Chief Nursing Officer – Darlene Keuning, RN, MS

dkeuning@mahaskahealth.org

641-672-3140

 

Chief Financial Officer - Jon Davis

jpdavis@mahaskahealth.org

641-672-3132

 

Executive Director of Clinic Services - Kevin DeRonde

kderonde@mahaskahealth.org

641-672-3268

 



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