About Us
About Us
Who is GPHA?
Great Plains Health Alliance is a not-for-profit 501 (c) (3) organization of leased, managed and affiliated hospitals in Kansas and Nebraska. Since it was formed in 1950, GPHA has been committed to rural health care and the management of rural hospitals. Now one of the oldest and largest not-for-profit management systems in the nation, GPHA has developed into a comprehensive organization offering a variety of services, personnel, expertise, resource-sharing and opportunities.
Our Network
Working Together for a Healthier Tomorrow
We believe in working together to find new, innovative solutions to issues community hospitals face every day. Staff from GPHA hospitals meet routinely at GPHA sponsored events. This allows participants to share ideas and gain new perspectives. They are a great opportunity to promote networking and mutual support among hospitals.
“GPHA has long been and continues to be an invaluable asset to the growth and sustainability of our organization.”
Our Mission, Vision, and Core Values
Honesty, Consistency, Leadership
Displaying and practicing the values of honesty, consistency, truthfulness, leadership and stewardship. Operating our facilities with integrity and respect following all laws, rules and regulations. Valuing those we work with and honoring their dedication, commitment and passion to serve others. Recognizing and valuing diversity through equal treatment, fair dealing and recognition and acceptance of people with other backgrounds and values.
GPHA Staff
Our Team of Experts Ready to Help
Curt Colson
President & Chief Executive Office
Jason Barb
Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
Tana Sells
Chief Information Officer
Michael Ruggiero
Vice President for Regional Operations
Leslie Lacy
Vice President for Regional Operations
J.H. Seitz
Vice President for Regional Operations
Sara Calhoun
Vice President for Reimbursement
Brenda Olson
Vice President for Health Information Management
Deb Weaver
Vice President for Fiscal Services
Darin Walk
Vice President for Information Systems
Kerry Kellerman
Network Manager
GPHA Board Members
Committed to Ensuring the Future of Health Care
Curt Colson
President and CEO
Curt serves as President of Great Plains Health Alliance and Great Plains Health Care Foundation. His experience includes 10 years hospital CEO and 8 years physician practice management. Joining GPHA in January of 2015, Curt served as VP for Regional Operations (2015-2022), Corporate Compliance Officer (2017-2022) and appointed President/CEO in April 2022.
John Terrill
Chairperson
John is a Trust Officer at Smith County State Bank in Smith Center, Kansas. He is a previous Hospital Administrator of the Smith County Memorial Hospital in Smith Center. He has been on the GPHA Board for 12 years.
Steve Carlson
Treasurer
Steve a farmer/rancher from Minneapolis, Kansas. He serves as a member of the Ottawa County Health Center Board of Trustees. He has been on the GPHA Board for 31 years.
Dr. Barbara Brown
Board Member
Dr. Brown is a practicing physician in Osborne, Kansas. She has been on the Board for 8 years.
Arthur Hendrickson
Board Member
Art is an Independent Contractor with the Grainbelt Risk Management LLC in Logan, Kansas. He previously served on the Phillips County Hospital Board of Trustees.
Charles Westin
Member
Chuck is a retired Hospital Administrator serving as CEO of the Republic County Hospital, Belleville, KS from 1990 to 1999. At the 5/22/18 GPHA Board Meeting, he was approved for the Board membership. He served as Chairperson from 2021-2022.
Roger John
Secretary
President and CEO Great Plains Health Alliance for 23 years; Chairman Kansas Hospital Association Board of Directors 2007; Recipient, along with Jackie John, of the Charles S. Billings Award for distinguished service and outstanding contribution to the field of Healthcare in Kansas.
Open Positions
There are currently five vacancies on the GPHA Board as of August 2021.
