The Board of Directors of McKenzie Health System appointed Steve Barnett
as the Hospital’s President and CEO in May, 2008. Barnett was no
stranger to the thumb area, having served for more than 6 years as the
President and CEO of Harbor Beach Community Hospital, where he made significant,
long-lasting improvements. Barnett has decades of health care experience
in various settings ranging from large multi-hospital academic settings
to the small rural critical access hospital environment. His education
includes an associate’s degree in respiratory care, a bachelor’s
in nursing, a master’s degree in anesthesia, and a doctorate in
healthcare administration.
Under Barnett’s leadership, McKenzie Health System has expanded its
offerings in Family and Surgical Medicine and has led the way in working
collaboratively with other healthcare providers in the thumb.
Board of Directors
Mike DreyerChairperson
Larry MitchellVice Chairperson
Brandon GuibordSecretary/Treasurer
Tonya KaufmanBoard Member
James L. Sams, MDMcKenzie Chief of Staff
Board Member
The Board of Directors of McKenzie Health System appointed Steve Barnett
as the Hospital’s President and CEO in May, 2008. Barnett was no
stranger to the thumb area, having served for more than 6 years as the
President and CEO of Harbor Beach Community Hospital, where he made significant,
long-lasting improvements. Barnett has decades of health care experience
in various settings ranging from large multi-hospital academic settings
to the small rural critical access hospital environment. His education
includes an associate’s degree in respiratory care, a bachelor’s
in nursing, a master’s degree in anesthesia, and a doctorate in
healthcare administration.
