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  • Alyson (Aly) Kornele, Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

    Alyson (Aly) Kornele, Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

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    Alyson (Aly) Kornele, Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

    West River Health Services Foundation and Subsidiaries

    Education:
    • Alyson is an Oklahoma native. After high school, she attended the University of Oklahoma and earned her bachelor's degree in Biology from Oklahoma Panhandle State University. She furthered her education by receiving her Master's Degree in Healthcare Administration (MHA) at Oklahoma State University. 
    Specialties:
    • Provides leadership and support for West River Health Services and Subsidiaries
    Organizations:
    • Certified Rural Health Clinic Professional (CRHCP)
    Member:
    • American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE)
    Other:
    • When not working she enjoys family time, traveling to rodeos, and the outdoors.
    • Received the Emerging Rural Health Leader Award from the Dakota Conference on Rural and Public Health in 2024.
  • Nathan Stadheim, Director of Finance and Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

    Nathan Stadheim, Director of Finance and Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

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    Nathan Stadheim, Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

    West River Health Services Foundation and Subsidiaries

    Education: 
    • Nathan is a Reeder, ND native. After high school, he attended North Dakota State University receiving a Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy.
    Licenses and Certification:
    • Certified Public Accountant
    • Licensed Nursing Home Administrator
    Other:
    • When not working Nathan enjoys spending time with his family.
  • Mark S. Kristy, M.D., Chief Medical Officer (CMO)

    Mark S. Kristy, M.D., Chief Medical Officer (CMO)

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    Mark S. Kristy, M.D. Radiologist

    Chief Medical Officer (CMO)

    Education:  
    • A native of Chicago, Dr. Kristy received his B.S. in Biology from the University of Utah, Salt Lake City. He received his M.D. from University of Illinois at Chicago, College of Medicine at Peoria.
    • He completed his medical internship and diagnostic radiology residency at St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center at Phoenix, Arizona.
    Specialties:
    • Board-certified in Diagnostic Radiology
    • Dr. Kristy has practiced at West River since 1995.
    Organizations:
    • Women's Way Medical Advisory Board
    • Roentgen Ray Society
    • ND Medical Society
    • Radiological Society of North America.
    Other:
  • Carmin J. Erickson, MSN, RN, Chief Nursing Officer (CNO)

    Carmin J. Erickson, MSN, RN, Chief Nursing Officer (CNO)

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    Carmin J. Erickson, MSN, RN

    Chief Nursing Officer (CNO)

    Education: 
    • A native of Ray, ND, Mrs. Erickson received her bachelor of science degree from Dickinson State University, Dickinson, North Dakota, and her Master’s degree in Nursing Leadership and Management from the University of Mary, Bismarck, North Dakota.
    Specialties:
    • Provides nursing leadership and support for West River Health Services and its Subsidiaries.
    • Surgical services leadership
    Organizations:
    • Association of PeriOperative Registered Nurses (AORN)
    • American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses (ASPAN)
    • Certified PeriOperative Nurse (CNoR)
    Hobbies:
    • Enjoys camping and boating at Lake Sakakawea with family and friends.
  • Jezzele F. Salazar, MBA, MLS(ASCPi)CM, Ambulatory Care Officer (ACO)

    Jezzele F. Salazar, MBA, MLS(ASCPi)CM, Ambulatory Care Officer (ACO)

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    Jezzele F. Salazar, MBA, MLS(ASCPi)CM,

    Ambulatory Care Officer (ACO)

    Education:
    • Master of Business Administration with emphasis in Healthcare Administration from the University of Northern Colorado, Greely, Colorado in May of 2022
    • Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology from Centro Escolar University, Manila, Philippines in April of 2002
    Specialties:
    • Medical Laboratory Science
    • Laboratory Management
    Certifications:
    • Medical Laboratory Scientist - American Society for Clinical Pathologist
    • Clinical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Technologist - North Dakota Board of Clinical Laboratory Practice
    Organizations:
    • Member or the American Society for Clinical Pathologis
    • Certified Rural Health Clinic Professional (CRHCP)
    Other:
    • She enjoys spending time with her family and visiting new places.