On the Move: Hospital Leadership Changes for May 2026
Check out these leadership changes from hospitals around the state for the month of May 2026:
Lakeland Behavioral Health System Names Freddie Anderson Jr. As CEO
Freddie Anderson Jr. has been named the CEO of Lakeland Behavioral Health System, effective April 27. Anderson replaces Jenn Card, who was serving as interim CEO.
Mercy Joplin Communities Names Jeff Carrier As President
Jeff Carrier has been named the president of Mercy Joplin Communities, effective May 4. Carrier replaces Jeremy Drinkwitz.
Landmark Hospital of Columbia Names Greg Lessard As CEO
Greg Lessard has been named the CEO of Landmark Hospital of Columbia, effective Jan. 26. Lessard replaces Sharon Noe.
Mercy Hospital Lincoln Names Jacob Kliethermes As Administrator
Jacob Kliethermes has been named the administrator of Mercy Hospital Lincoln in Troy, Mo., effective Jan. 18. Kliethermes replaces Alan Smith, who was serving as interim administrator.
The Missouri Hospital Association is a nonprofit association in Jefferson City that represents 136 Missouri hospitals. In addition to representation and advocacy on behalf of its membership, the association offers continuing education programs on current health care topics and seeks to educate the public about health care issues.