Gretchen Cosby

Gretchen Cosby currently serves as Ottawa County Commissioner since January 2023, bringing extensive experience in healthcare management. Prior roles include Care Manager for Direct to Employer Contracts at Mercy Health St. Mary’s, Manager of Care Management at Lakewood Family Medicine, and Nurse Manager of Medical Group Clinical Operations at Holland Hospital. Gretchen's leadership achievements encompass serving as Practice Lead at Mercy Health and Director of Nursing Services at North Ottawa Community Health System, where oversight included 100 nurses and a $30 million budget. Earlier in the career, experience includes roles as Nurse Manager in a Level II Trauma Center and Nurse Educator at Scott Community College. Educational credentials include a Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Phoenix and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of St. Francis.