Meet the Board of Directors

Walter Knox Memorial Hospital is governed by the Board of Directors of Walter Knox Memorial Hospital, which consists of nine members. Members of the Hospital board are appointed by the Board of Gem County Commissioners (the “County Board”) for terms of three years and until a successor is appointed and qualified. Members of the Hospital Board must be residents of the County and are selected from various localities of the County. The Hospital Board, at its discretion, may change the number of board members with the minimum being five members and the maximum being fifteen.

The Hospital Board is charged with the care, custody, upkeep, management and operation of all property belonging to the County and devoted to hospital purposes. The Hospital Board is responsible for all money received by the hospital, must provide monthly financial reports to the County Board and must publish an annual financial statement reflecting financial operations of the hospital.

The current officers and members of the hospital board and their principal occupations and terms are as follows:

• Dave Shaw- Chairman
• Carlos Bilbao
• John Olson- CEO
• Steve Salskov – Vice Chairman
• Jay Jensen
• Robin Sebastian MD
• Lan Smith
• Stan Sturtz
• Judy Barbera
• Earl Defur
• Anita Taylor