Trustees and Administration

Top Row (L to R) - Deb Mohesky, Dr. Mary Poel, Chuck Wright, Elaine Bobo Bottom Row (L to R) - Jody Knox, Sherri Schuman, Melvina Murphy

Chief Executive Officer
Chuck Wright
Chuck joined RMCHCS in January of 2006 as Chief Executive Officer.
Chuck comes to RMCHCS from Medford, Oregon, where he was CEO of the 168-bed Providence Medical Center and its 40 physician medical group for ten years. Chuck has been with Providence Health System for 21 years, including 8 ˝ years in Alaska where he worked closely with the Indian Health Service.
Chuck received his Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Tennessee and his Master’s Degree in Health Services Administration from Arizona State University where he was a Foster McGaw scholar. He is a former US Army paratrooper medic and a Vietnam and Desert Storm veteran.
Chuck’s wife Jo is a middle school math teacher. Chuck and Jo enjoy hiking, mountain biking, fishing, motorcycle touring, traveling and reading. Chuck also enjoys restoring old cars and motorcycles. They both enjoy traveling and being active in their church.

 Chuck Wright

Director of Marketing and Development
Elaine Bobo
Director of Development, RMCHCS Executive Director, Western Health Foundation
Elaine Bobo joined RMCHCS in 2002. She received her bachelor of science degree in Mass Media from Bob Jones University, in Greenville, South Carolina. She also holds a certificate in broadcast journalism from the Leadership Institute in Washington, D.C. Elaine has worked on several political campaigns and also has experience in radio and television broadcasting.
Elaine is responsible for public relations and marketing at RMCHCS. She is also the Executive Director of the Western Health Foundation, the fundraising arm of RMCHCS.

 Elaine Bobo

Group Practice Administrator
Jody Knox
Group Practice Administrator
Information coming soon.

Jody Knox

Chief Financial Officer
Deb Mohesky
Chief Financial Officer
Deb Mohesky is a senior healthcare financial leader with 24 years of experience in the industry. Ms. Mohesky possesses 15 years of experience as a CFO and/or Regional CFO with a solid background in hospital operations. She has a proven track record with turn-around situations and has worked in a wide variety of healthcare settings including: acute care, outpatient services, behavioral health, long-term acute care, and assisted living facilities. Ms. Mohesky’s experience includes providing financial and organizational leadership within small community hospitals, multi-system facilities, and large international healthcare organizations.
Her experience also involves providing financial and/or organizational assessments to organizations, due diligence, and assisting other organizations value, purchase, and/or sell hospitals. She is the Principal owner of HealthStar Partners, LLC which is a turn-around company that focuses on financial and organization change leadership. Ms. Mohesky holds an MBA from Webster University and is currently a doctoral learner.

Deb Mohesky

Director of Nursing
Melvina Murphy
Director of Nursing
Information coming soon.

Melvina Murphy

Vice President for Medical Affairs
Mary Poel, MD
VP of Medical Affairs
Dr. Mary Poel has served as Vice President for Medical Affairs since 2002. She attended medical school at University of Michigan School of Medicine and received pediatrics training at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Michigan. Dr. Poel moved to Gallup in 1981. From 1981-1991, she served as a pediatrician at Christian Medical Associates. She joined the staff of RMCHCS in 1991.
Dr. Poel has also served as chairman of the RMCHCS Department of Pediatrics and as Chief of Staff for RMCHCS. She has been involved in several parent training programs and has taught parenting classes for many years. Dr. Poel oversees the three RMCHCS clinics and the RMCHCS Providers.

Mary Poel, MD

Director of Quality & Risk Management
Sherri Schuman
Director of Quality & Risk Management
Information coming soon

Sherri Schuman
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