Chris Stipe

Chris Stipe, FACHE has a diverse work experience in various executive roles within the healthcare industry. Chris currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer at Guthrie County Hospital & Clinics. Prior to this, they held the position of Interim Executive Director at The Commons. From 2021 to 2022, Chris was the President/Chief Executive Officer at McPherson Hospital, Inc. Chris also served as the Chief Executive Officer at Manhattan Surgical Ctr, Clarinda Regional Health Center, East Texas Medical Center, and Clara Barton Hospital. Earlier in their career, Chris worked as a Marketing Manager and Consultant at Cerner Corporation and as an Administrative Resident & Support Svc Manager at Carondelet Health.

Chris Stipe, FACHE holds a Master's degree in Health Services Administration from the University of Kansas Medical Center, which was obtained from 1995 to 1997. Prior to this, Chris completed a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics/Political Science from Kansas State University, from 1991 to 1995. Chris also holds the certification of Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE), obtained from the American College of Healthcare Executives.