Kolton Hewlett

Kolton Hewlett has a strong background in healthcare administration and leadership. Kolton is currently serving as the Chief Human Resources Officer at Cass Health, where they provide executive leadership for various departments and oversees talent strategies and organizational effectiveness. Prior to this role, Hewlett served as the Chief Administrative Officer at Audubon County Memorial Hospital and Clinics, where they provided leadership for multiple departments and served as an advisor to senior leaders. Kolton also worked as a Hospital Improvement and Innovation Specialist at Iowa Healthcare Collaborative, providing support and education to network hospitals. Hewlett began their career as the Director of Performance Excellence at Decatur County Hospital, where they facilitated change initiatives and coached leaders to improve hospital performance.

Kolton Hewlett holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in Organizational Development from Upper Iowa University. Kolton also has a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Healthcare Administration from the same institution. In addition to their degrees, Kolton Hewlett has obtained several certifications. These certifications include Senior Professional in Human Resources® (SPHR®) Certification from HRCI, Certified in Healthcare Privacy Compliance (CHPC) from the Health Care Compliance Association (HCCA), Certified in Healthcare Compliance (CHC) from the Health Care Compliance Association (HCCA), SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) from SHRM, Professional in Human Resources® (PHR®) from HR Certification Institute - HRCI, OSHA 10-Hour General Industry Safety and Health Certification from OSHA Safety Training Institute, Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) from the National Association for Healthcare Quality, and Master Trainer, TeamSTEPPS® (Strategies and Tools to Enhance Performance and Patient Safety) from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality.