Rodgers named CEO at SMMC

Missouri native takes hospital post

Saturday, 10 April 2010 - Larry Rodgers has accepted the position of chief executive officer at Scenic Mountain Medical Center.

Rodgers has served as interim CEO since mid-February of this year. During the past two years, he has served as chief operating officer at College Station Medical Center. Prior to that, he served as assistant CEO at Moberly Regional Medical Center in Moberly, Mo.

He holds a bachelor’s degree in communication from Truman State University in Kirksville, Mo., and a master’s degree in business administration from William Woods University in Fulton, Mo.

"I am looking forward to doing everything I can to help the Scenic Mountain team achieve our primary goal of providing exceptional service to our patients, physicians, staff and community,” Rodgers said. “My family and I are enthusiastic about becoming a part of the Howard County community."

Rodgers’ family will relocate from College Station to Big Spring at the conclusion of the school year.

“We are excited to have Larry on-board and to work with the SMMC team providing exceptional care for our friends and neighbors,” said Dr. Steve Ahmed, pediatrician and chief of the medical staff at SMMC.

Board of Trustees Chairperson, Dr. Cheryl Sparks, added, “The board welcomes the Rodgers family to our community. We look forward to working with Larry as we move our vision for the medical center forward.”