On the Move: Hospital Leadership Changes for September 2026
Check out these leadership changes from hospitals around the state for the month of September 2026:
SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital – Jefferson City Names Dr. John Lucio As CEO
Dr. John Lucio has been named CEO of SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital – Jefferson City, effective Sept. 14. He also will serve as the chief medical officer. Dr. Lucio replaces Justin Morley.
Southeast Behavioral Hospital Names Jeremy Woods As CEO
Jeremy Woods has been named CEO of Southeast Behavioral Hospital in Cape Girardeau, Mo., effective Aug. 31. Woods replaced Wendy Pennington, who was serving as interim CEO. Pennington will return to her role as CFO.
Landmark Hospital of Joplin Names Eric Yap As Interim CEO
Eric Yap has been named interim CEO of Landmark Hospital of Joplin, effective Aug. 28. Yap replaces Robert Samples.
Crittenton Children’s Center Names Karla Torain As Administrator
Karla Torain has been named administrator of Saint Luke’s Crittenton Children’s Center in Kansas City, Mo., effective Aug. 9. Torain replaces Marshaun Butler.
The Missouri Hospital Association is a nonprofit association in Jefferson City that represents 138 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.