Executive & Medical Leadership

EvergreenHealth leaders are committed to advancing the health care and wellness of our community, guiding the numerous departments across our hospital system to clinical excellence and the highest level of patient safety. Meet our executives and department leaders responsible for your care now and the future of our community.

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More About Our Leaders

Kirkland Board of Commissioners

Learn about the King County Public Hospital No. 2 Board of Commissioners.

Monroe Board of Commissioners

Learn about the S nohomish Public Hospital District No. 1 Board of Commissioners.

Alliance Governance Board

Learn about the Alliance Governance Board, which governs EvergreenHealth Monroe along with the SCPHD#1 Board.

Executive & Medical Leadership

Learn about the EvergreenHealth leadership team.

EvergreenHealth Kirkland Executive Leadership

Ettore Palazzo, MD, FACP Chief Executive Officer
Chris Bredeson, MBA, FACHE Chief Operating and Strategy Officer
David Likosky, MD, MBA, FACP, FAHA, SFHM, FAANChief Medical and Quality Officer
Bill Howe, CPA, MBA Chief Financial Officer
Mary Shepler, DNP, RN, NEA-BC Chief Nursing Officer
Jack Peters, CHCIO Chief Information Officer
Jessika Groce, MBA, PHR, SHRM-CPChief Human Resources Officer
Mark Freeborn, MD Chief Medical Officer, EvergreenHealth Medical Group
Kirk Hanson, MBAChief Operating Officer, EvergreenHealth Medical Group
Lisa LaPlante, MHAChief Administrative Officer, SCPHD#1 Superintendent
Jeff Friedman, FACHE Vice President, Operations
Monique Gablehouse, MSW, LICSW Chief Operating Officer, Post Acute Care
Lori Kloes Chief Philanthropy Officer
Jenny Churas, JD General Counsel
Richard Meeks, CHC, CCEP Chief Compliance Officer
Ann M. Peterson, FHFMA Vice President, Finance, EvergreenHealth Monroe & EvergreenHealth Medical Group

EvergreenHealth Kirkland Medical Staff Leadership

Jan Stroh, MDMedical Staff President
Philip May, MDMedical Staff Vice President
Michael Mena, MDPast Medical Staff President

EvergreenHealth Monroe Executive Leadership

Lisa LaPlante, MHAChief Administrative Officer, SCPHD#1 Superintendent
Scott Stuart, MD Chief Medical & Quality Officer
Megan Wirsching, DNP, RNChief Nursing Officer
Ann M. Peterson, FHFMA Vice President, Finance, EvergreenHealth Monroe & EvergreenHealth Medical Group

EvergreenHealth Monroe Medical Staff Leadership

Quinn Wicks, MDMedical Staff President
Sabiha Barot, MDMedical Staff President Elect
Stephen Gardner, MDMedical Staff Past President

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EvergreenHealth's leaders offer their perspectives on a wide variety of topics, from the latest industry trends to innovative practices in patient care.