Ozarks Healthcare honors 70 Employees for over 1,200 Years of Service at Health System

Ozarks Healthcare recently celebrated a combined total of 1,218 years of experience at Ozarks Healthcare from 72 employees at its 2022 Longevity Banquet. 

Ozarks Healthcare recognized coworkers annually who have dedicated ten or more years of service to serving the health of its community. Staff being celebrated this year were able to commemorate their service with a small gathering at Rubydoo’s Vintage Events in West Plains. 

“One of our goals is to be the provider and employer of choice,” Tom Keller, Ozarks Healthcare President and CEO, said. “We can’t do that without our staff. It’s because of these staff being recognized and their hard work that we have been able to make significant strides to this goal.” 

Ruth Warren, Senior Executive Assistant in Ozarks Healthcare’s Administration Department, received recognition for 48 years of service, the longest tenure of any Ozarks Healthcare staff member to date.  

“Ruth started her career at Ozarks Healthcare (at the time, West Plains Memorial Hospital) 48 years ago,” Keller said. “She has supported us through multiple branding and name changes, the addition of new technology, and helped us keep caring for our community through difficult days, including the last few years of a global pandemic. When I think of leaving a legacy, I think of Ruth. She has touched many lives through her career at Ozarks Healthcare.” 

Other staff recognized at the banquet included the following (not all were present to be pictured): 

Glen Rietman (40 years of service); Randall Romans (35 years of service); Sherri Bay (35 years of service); Laura Gaines (35 years of service); Cindy Wilson (35 years of service); Victoria Womack (35 years of service); Glenda Kentner (30 years of service); Mary Matthews (30 years of service); Angela Garner (25 years of service); Monica Oaks (25 years of service); Holly Gray (25 years of service); Tamora Thies (25 years of service); Janet Foes (20 years of service); Jeffrey Foes (20 years of service); Sarah Divelbiss (20 years of service); Rhonda Ruth (20 years of service); EZ Niles (20 years of service); Timothy Redburn (20 years of service); Doralee Garrison (20 years of service); Amy Langston-Barry (20 years of service); Amy Tajouri (20 years of service); Denise Losh (20 years of service); Robyn Sims (20 years of service); Christine King (20 years of service); Dr. Chris Cochran (20 years of service); Michael Goodman (20 years of service); Stacee Peters (15 years of service); Leta Behning (15 years of service); Matthew Dietrich (15 years of service); Sherra Holstine (15 years of service); Melody Forester (15 years of service); Jim Mckee (15 years of service); Ada Green (15 years of service); Nicole Rothove (15 years of service); Larry Rhoads (15 years of service); Clifton Todd (15 years of service); Iva Richison (15 years of service); Golda Cain (15 years of service); Gary Carter (15 years of service); Chelsey Hutsell (10 years of service); Richard McGee (10 years of service); Christy Jackson (10 years of service); Sarah Wright (10 years of service); R.D. Reid (10 years of service); William Smart (10 years of service); Tiara Walkup (10 years of service); Julie Gunter (10 years of service); Amanda Huskey (10 years of service); Julia Craig (10 years of service); Dr. Walter Holloway (10 years of service); Kathy Metcalf (10 years of service); Hailey Pliler (10 years of service); Susan Skyles (10 years of service); Jennifer Tidwell (10 years of service); Stephenie McCullough (10 years of service); Traci Prenot-Campbell (10 years of service); Ashley VanWinkle (10 years of service); Dr. Beth Cooper (10 years of service); Arthur Carrell (10 years of service); Ross Hart (10 years of service); Michelle McAfee (10 years of service); Suzanna Johnston (10 years of service); Victoria Larsen (10 years of service); Brice Hunt (10 years of service); Jessica Romans (10 years of service); Sandra Smith (10 years of service); Katherine Wynn (10 years of service); Debbie Anderson (10 years of service); Carla Cash (10 years of service); Catherine Walters (10 years of service); and Lisa Parmer (10 years of service).