Leadership

Steve joined Community Medical Center in July 2024 as the interim CEO. He is a veteran healthcare leader with more than 30 years of experience in both clinical and executive roles. Steve is a CEO who comes to Community from a sister Lifepoint Health facility in Texas.

Steve started his healthcare career as a physical therapist, graduating from the University of Kansas Medical Center, earning a Master of Theology from Dallas Theological Seminary and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Texas at Dallas. 

Dr. Stephens brings more than 20 years of experience as a practicing physician, including more than 10 of those years here at Community Medical Center as a neonatologist, NICU medical director, and developmental-behavioral pediatrician (one of only two in the state). As CMO, Dr. Stephens oversees all clinical care, with a focus on patient safety, clinical quality, and physician engagement.

Dr. Stephens earned her MD at Northwestern University Medical School. After her pediatrics residency at Children’s Memorial Hospital in Chicago, Dr. Stephens completed both a neonatal/perinatal medicine fellowship and a developmental/behavioral pediatrics fellowship at Brown University/Women and Infants’ Hospital / Rhode Island Hospital. She was previously the president of the Medical Staff for Community Medical Center and currently holds an academic appointment as a clinical assistant professor at the University of Washington School of Medicine. In addition to her new role as the CMO, Dr. Stephens will continue to oversee clinical care in the NICU, as well as maintain her developmental behavioral pediatrics practice.

She also invests in the community by serving as the medical director of the Child Development Center in Missoula and the Mother’s Milk Bank of Montana and serves on the board of the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Western Montana.

Hollie Nagel joined Community Medical Center in 2018 bringing extensive expertise to the hospital. She started her career as a unit clerk during nursing school, was an L&D nurse for 15 years, and has worked in quality risk management and women and newborns. Progressive leadership experience started as charge nurse, clinical coordinator, quality risk management director, women and newborns director, and senior director for nursing operations.

Hollie holds a BSN from Auburn University and an MSN from Sacred Heart University. She is certified in Inpatient Obstetrics and Electronic Fetal Monitoring and has obtained her CPPS certificate (Certified Professional in Patient Safety).

Sandy joined Community Medical Center in 2023 after holding the leadership roles of CNO and COO for small and large organizations. She brings more than thirty years of nursing and leadership experience and is passionate about keeping patients and families in the center of care and doing the right thing. At Community, she is responsible for hospital strategic and operational leadership.

Sandy completed her Doctor of Nursing Practice from the University of Central Arkansas. She also holds an MBA from Webster University and a Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. She is also a Master Trainer in Crucial Conversations, Certified in A-3 Practical Problem Solving, BLS and ACLS Certified, and a Certified Black Belt in LEAN Six Sigma.

Ryan Pugh joined Community Medical Center in 2024. He oversees finance strategy, planning, and financial reporting, among other duties. As a healthcare finance professional, he began his career as a controller and accounts payable lead. Prior to joining Community Medical Center, he held the position of CFO at three other hospitals, most recently as CFO of Ashley Regional Medical Center in Vernal, Utah, a sister hospital of Lifepoint Health.

Ryan grew up in Utah. He earned his Master of Business Administration from Southern Utah University and a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Utah Valley University. 

John joined Community Physician Group in 2024. With over 35 years of experience in physician practice administration, he brings a wealth of knowledge in medical group services. John oversees the operations of over 40 medical providers & more than 16 clinics with outreach clinics spread throughout western Montana, as well as strategic planning and implementation.  

John is a seasoned practice executive with a proven ability to drive operational excellence, growth, and quality patient care. He joined Community Physician Group from North Bend Medical Center in Oregon where he served as the chief executive officer. John has led physician-owned practices comprising 20-70 physicians specializing in brain, spine, and orthopedics. Additionally, he has held leadership positions at BCBS of Montana, St. Vincent Healthcare in Billings & Great Falls Clinic. 

John earned his Bachelor of Science in physical education health management from Montana State University in Bozeman, Montana and a Master of Health Care Administration from Warren National University (formerly Kennedy-Western University). Kinna was a member of the MSU Bobcat's National Championship Football team (1984) & was elected to the MSU Athletic Hall of Fame in Football (1995).