MHS-NWA Leadership

The leaders of Mercy Health System of Northwest Arkansas take their responsibility of fulfilling a Mission of Caring very seriously. MHS-NWA is governed by a 12-member board including two Sisters of Mercy, one Dominican Sister, three physicians, five community members, the president, and the CEO of MHS-NWA.

Board of Directors

• Paul Bergant, Chairman of the Board
• Sister Annrene Brau, RSM
• Dr. Jim Byrum
• George Flynn, MHS-NWA CEO
• Rollin Ford
• Diane Griffin
• Dr. Donna Johnson
• Sister Teresa Kelone, RSM
• Herbert Morales
• Linda Scott
• Wayne Callahan
• Dr. Hugh Donnell
• Sister Gayle Evans, RSM

 

Administration

• George Flynn, CEO
• Susan Barrett, President
• Jon Vitiello, MHS-NWA Chief Operations Officer
• Paul Merrywell, Vice President Information Systems
• Benny Stover, Vice President Finance
• Tobias Meeker, Vice President Mission & Ethics
• Rick Barclay, Vice President Human Resources
• Jennifer LaPerre, Vice President Strategic Planning and Business Development
• Steve Hughes, Mercy Medical Clinics Chief Administrative Officer
• Dr. Steve Goss, Medical Director
• Michele Stewart, Mercy Medical Center Chief Operations Officer/Chief Nurse Executive
• Dr. Brad Johnson, Vice President of Emergency Services