(KMZA)--The upcoming retirement of Onaga-based Community Healthcare System of Northeast Kansas Chief Executive Officer Todd Willert has been announced.
CHCS Board Chairman Justin Boswell, in a release, said Willert- last scheduled day will be July 12th.
Willert joined CHCS in March 2015 while the new hospital was already under construction. During his tenure, the release says CHCS has brought on a general surgeon and additional family medicine providers, while expanding surgical and orthopedic services. The release adds Willert has facilitated development of new service lines including cardio-pulmonary rehab and bringing nuclear medicine in-house, while expanding counseling services
Boswell said they are grateful for Willert's leadership and expertise during the past 9 years.
Willert says retirement will offer he and his wife Nancy the opportunity to see their grandchildren more frequently, assist with his aging parents and check-off their bucket list of places they want to visit.
Boswell said the search to recruit a new CEO will soon be underway.
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