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Avera McKennan Leadership

Avera McKennan's leadership team displays a clear and passionate commitment to providing the best healthcare for our community. They pursue Avera McKennan's mission and values with the same dedication shared by our entire family of caring employees. We are pleased to introduce our leadership team:

Fred Slunecka
Regional President of
Avera McKennan Hospital
& University Health Center
Assistant: Linn Merkley
(605) 322-7808

Judy Blauwet
Senior Vice President,
Hospital Operations
Assistant: Sharee Heier
(605) 322-3850

David Flicek
Senior Vice President,
Clinic Operations
Assistants: Diane McKee,
Sue Kapperman
(605) 322-7900

Curt Hohman
Senior Vice President,
Managed Facilities
Assistant: Melissa Mayer
(605) 322-7904

Dr. Dave Kapaska
Senior Vice President,
Medical Affairs/CMO
Assistant: Barb Dooyema
(605) 322-7975

Tim Kromminga
Avera McKennan Foundation President,
Foundation
Assistant: Nancy Heiberger
(605) 322-8903

Michelle Lavallee
Senior Vice President,
Strategic Marketing
Assistant: Kelly Bohrer
(605) 322-7951

Bill McLean
Senior Vice President,
Human Resources
Assistant: Gwen Archigo
(605) 322-7886

Richard Molseed
Senior Vice President,
Environmental Services
Assistant: Sandy Justus
(605) 322-7800

Julie Norton
Senior Vice President,
Financial Services/CFO
Assistant: Susan Johnson
(605) 322-6343

Sr. Mary Thomas
Senior Vice President,
Mission
(605) 322-7820

John Healy
Vice President,
Sioux Falls Primary Care
Assistant: Sue Simmons
(605) 782-8305