YRMC BOARD OF TRUSTEES

The nine members of the hospital’s Board of Trustees, all volunteers and all drawn from the community at large, are committed to the Vision of a Total Healing Environment and have pledged to represent the interests of the YRMC service area in an unbiased manner. It is a pledge that has been kept.

Board members set hospital policy, provide direction for long-range strategic planning, monitor the financial viability of YRMC and are involved in community relations.

Board members, who serve staggered terms, are chosen from among interested community residents who understand and support YRMC’s Vision of a Total Healing Environment, are committed to the hospital’s Values, and are willing to spend 20-25 hours a month to make decisions on complex issues pertaining to YRMC and healthcare in general.

Trustees, current office held, and terms are:

• Joe Jackson - Chairman, 2004 – 2014
• John MacKenzie, DO, FACN - Vice Chairman, 2008 – 2013
• Steve Binkley - Secretary, 2005 – 2015
• Mike Shaffer - Treasurer, 2003 – 2013
• Oren Thompson, 2004 – 2014
• Clifford Morgan, MD, FACS, 2005 – 2015
• Pete Kriger, 2006 - 2011
• Linda Medina, R.N., 2007 – 2012

Mailing address for Board of Trustees:

c/o Administration
Yavapai Regional Medical Center
1003 Willow Creek Road
Prescott, AZ 86301

YRMC BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEMBERS - BIOS

JOE JACKSON - Chairman
A graduate of the University of Arizona with a degree in business, Mr. Jackson started his career with the Garrett Corp in 1961 and served as President for the Garrett Aviation Division of Allied Signal Inc. until 1992. His professional affiliations with Yavapai Regional Medical Center include serving on the Foundation Advisory Committee (Ad Hoc), 2000; Council of Electors, 2000-2001; Foundation Board Vice Chairman, 2001-2003; and Foundation Board Chairman, 2003-present. He has also been an active member in the All Saints Anglican Church since 1997.

JOHN MACKENZIE, D.O., F.A.C.N. - Vice Chairman
Dr. MacKenzie's formal education includes a B.S. in Psychology from Arizona State University; he received his degree in Osteopathic Medicine from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed Internships at Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine and Oakland General Hospital. Dr. MacKenzie completed his residency in Neurology at Oakland General Hospital and Michigan Institute for Neurological Disorders and became Board certified in Neurology and Psychiatry in 1999.

Dr. MacKenzie has served on several hospital committees, both here and in Phoenix. His memberships include the American Osteopathic Association, the Arizona Osteopathic Medical Association, the American College of Neuropsychiatries, and the Michigan Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons. His professional experience includes Valley Neurology Associates, Ltd (1997-2000) and his own neurology practice here in Prescott (2000-present).

STEVE BINKLEY - Secretary
Mr. Binkley worked for the Arizona Public Service Company from 1965 until his retirement in August 2004. His previous hospital and healthcare affiliations were as Trustee and Chairman of the Board for Yuma Regional Medical Center. His previous professional affiliations were with Yuma Community Bank, Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area, Arizona Western College Foundation, Pinnacle West Capital Corp PAC, Greater Yuma Economic Development Corp., the Yuma Area Development Corp. and the Boy Scouts of America.

MIKE SHAFFER - Treasurer
Mr. Shaffer began his career in Bakersfield, Calif., at the Bank of America. He joined the J.C. Penney Company in 1959 and was store manager in five different locations between 1959 and 1997. He has been active in each community he has served, with commitments ranging from chambers of commerce, to Rotary member and president, secretary-treasurer of his church, president of the Ponderosa Plaza Merchants Association and Development Committee member to help raise money for YRMC. Mr. Shaffer is currently one of the owners of Country Bank.

OREN THOMPSON
Mr. Thompson received a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration from Arizona State University and worked for the Salt River Project from 1960 until his retirement in 1994 as Associate General Manager, Customer Services, Marketing and Water. His previous hospital and healthcare affiliations include serving as Chairman of the Board for Phoenix Memorial Hospital, and Vice-Chairman of the Board for PMH Health Services in Phoenix and Chairman of its Quality Assurance Committee and Vice-Chair of its Finance Committee.

CLIFFORD MORGAN, M.D., FACS
Dr. Morgan brings a wealth of knowledge to our Board. He completed his Residency in General Surgery at the University of Arizona in 1984, and successfully passed his Boards in General Surgery in 1985. Subsequently, he became a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Morgan has been a member of the Medical Staff at YRMC since 1992, and has served as Chief of Staff. He has also served as Chairman of the Department of Surgery and has been on the Medical Executive Committee as Department representative.

PETE KRIGER
Mr. Kriger began his career as an Administrator of Klamath-Trinity Hospital. He joined St. Joseph Hospital in 1966 and continued to work there until 1991, where he held the following positions: Assistant Administrator, Administrator, Executive Vice President, President, and Chief Executive Officer. Prior to his retirement in 1998, Peter was an Administrator for Eureka Internal Medicine. Mr. Kriger was awarded the prestigious George Walker Fellowship and the American College of Healthcare Executives has recognized him as a Life Fellow and honoured him with the Regent's Award for Service. His professional affiliation with Yavapai Regional Medical Center includes serving on the Professional Advisory Board of the Hospice and Home Health Services.

LINDA MEDINA, R.N.
Linda Medina has been in the nursing field for 35 years. Linda retired in 2004 from Maricopa Medical Center where she held the Director of Outpatient Family Health Centers and Specialty Clinics position (1998-2002) followed by the Director of Nursing position (2002-2004). Prior to Maricopa Medical Center, Linda was a Nursing Manager with Phoenix General Hospital. Ms. Medina has worked for both for-profit and non-profit in the healthcare field and understands the importance of meeting the budget goals for the organization.