Kimberly Haverly named new Administrator at Memorial Health System
(June 5, 2025) – Salina Regional Health Center and Memorial Health System, Abilene, announce the
appointment of Kimberly Haverly as the new Administrator at Memorial Health System.
Haverly’s health care experience spans 14 years including serving as Chief Executive Officer and
Chief Financial Officer at a rural hospital, leading a 1,000-member physician group and a developing a
strong background in finance, revenue cycle and supply chain leadership. Haverly most recently served
in a combined role as CEO and CFO for Carroll County Memorial Hospital in Carrollton, Ky. In this role
she achieved impressive results to improve financial stability and create a positive bottom line,
increased volumes and provider recruitment, enhanced patient care, formed a strategic partnership
with University of Louisville Health and built a quality team to lead the hospital.
Haverly, who was raised on a farm near Nicholasville, Ky., is passionate about rural health care
and enjoys small town life.
“We’re very fortunate to gain a dynamic, highly-skilled leader in Kimberly,” said Joel Phelps,
President and Chief Executive Officer at Salina Regional Health Center. “The Memorial Health System
Board of Trustees and Salina Regional Executive Leadership Team are confident that Kimberly is the best
person to lead MHS into the future – building an environment of excellence in patient care, a highly engaging
culture for our employees, and adding value to the lives of the communities we serve.”
Haverly will officially join MHS June 30, 2025. She replaces Harold Courtois who is retiring after
eight years of dedicated service as the Memorial Health System Administrator.
“While we are sad to see our current CEO, Harold Courtois, depart, we are excited to welcome
Kim Haverly to Memorial Health System,” said Dr. Steven Schwarting, Memorial Health System Board
Chair. “She brings strong potential and a fresh perspective. We look forward to continuing to grow and
provide exceptional care to our patients and community under her leadership.”
