MHS-NWA Leadership

The leaders of Mercy Health System of Northwest Arkansas take their responsibility of fulfilling a Mission of Caring very seriously. MHS-NWA is governed by a 12-member board including two Sisters of Mercy, one Dominican Sister, three physicians, five community members, the president, and the CEO of MHS-NWA.

Board of Directors

• Paul Bergant, Chairman of the Board
• Dr. James Arkins
• Shirley Borhauer
• Sister Annrene Brau, RSM
• Dr. Jim Byrum
• Sister Janice Greenwood, O.P.
• George Flynn, MHS-NWA CEO
• Rollin Ford
• Diane Griffin
• Dr. Donna Johnson
• Sister Teresa Kelone, RSM
• Herbert Morales
• Linda Scott
• Dick Trammel

Administration

• George Flynn, CEO
• Susan Barrett, President
• Jon Vitiello, Executive Vice President Finance and Operations
• Tobias Meeker, Vice President Mission & Ethics
• Rick Barclay, Vice President Human Resources
• Jennifer LaPerre, Vice President Strategic Planning and Business Development
• Catherine Kite, Vice President Performance Management
• Eric Pianalto, Mercy Medical Clinics Chief Administrative Officer
• Dr. Steve Goss, Medical Director
• Michele Stewart, Chief Nurse Executive
• Dr. Brad Johnson, Vice President of Emergency Services