John D. Emmart Psyd, Mba, Fache

John D. Emmart, PsyD, MBA, FACHE has an extensive work experience. John D. currently holds the position of VP/Chief Human Resources Officer at Memorial Medical Center since February 2023. Prior to this, they worked as the Manager of Provider Recruitment at Mercyhealth from August 2021 to March 2023. In addition to their healthcare roles, John has also served as an Interim Pastor/Pulpit Supply at Ozark Highlands Disciples of Christ Church for two months in 2021. From 2018 to 2021, they worked at Phelps County Regional Medical Center as the Chief Human Resources Officer and also as the Interim Corporate Compliance Officer. John D. served as the Chief Human Resources Officer at Phelps Health (formerly Phelps County Regional Medical Center) from February 2018 to July 2020. Before that, John worked at Mercyhealth (formerly Mercy Health System) as the Director of HR Operations & Talent Management from July 2016 to February 2018. John D. had a long tenure at Mercy Health System, starting as the EAP Coordinator from September 2004 to June 2007 and then progressing to Manager of Employee Relations from July 2007 to October 2012 and finally as the Director of Human Resources from October 2012 to February 2018. Prior to that, they worked as a Senior Consultant at Heitzinger and Associates in 2003. John's career began at Baylor Medical Center where they served as the Director from June 1986 to July 1989. Earlier in their career, they worked at the University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics as the Director of the Pastoral Services Department and the EAP Program from 1989 to 2003. With their diverse experiences in human resources and healthcare management, John brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to their current role at Memorial Medical Center.

John D. Emmart, PsyD, MBA, FACHE has an extensive education history in various fields. John D. attained a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Sociology from Geneva College in the years 1975 to 1979. Following that, they pursued a Master of Divinity (M.Div.) in Religious Studies and Pastoral Care and Counseling from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary from 1981 to 1984.

In their pursuit of further education, John completed a CPE Internship and Residency in Clinical Pastoral Education/Chaplaincy at Baylor University Medical Center between 1984 and 1986. John D. then obtained a Doctor of Ministry in Clinical Pastoral Counseling/Patient Counseling from the Graduate Theological Foundation from 2003 to 2005. Additionally, they earned a Doctor of Psychology with a specialization in Psychology from the Graduate Theological Foundation from 2006 to 2008.

To enhance their business acumen, John pursued a Master of Business Management (MSM) degree with a focus on Business Administration & Management at Cardinal Stritch University from 2010 to 2012.

Furthermore, John possesses several professional certifications, including the Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE) obtained in May 2021. John D. is also a Faculty/Trainer at the Institute for Healthcare Communication (IHC), holding that position since October 2010. Additionally, they hold certifications as a CEAP (Employee Assistance Professionals Association), SHRM-SCP (Society for Human Resource Management), and SPHR (Human Resource Certification Institute), although the specific dates of attainment are not provided.