Our Staff

The people of this region can be very proud of the high caliber of providers currently on staff at Ozarks Healthcare. With more than 100 providers, Ozarks Healthcare has a strong core of primary care physicians as well as numerous specialists. Find a physician.

Leadership

Ozarks Healthcare Board of Directors

The primary responsibility for assuring that Ozarks Healthcare achieves its mission rests with the Ozarks Healthcare Board of Directors. This governing body has responsibility for the direction of the organization. It has a 15-member, volunteer board made up of physicians and dedicated community members. Current members are:

  • Melissa Stewart, Chair
  • Reid Grigsby, Vice-chair 
  • Shawn Marhefka, Treasurer
  • Brenda Smith, Secretary
  • Priscilla Frase, MD
  • Clara Applegate, MD
  • John Washburn, MD
  • Curtis Horstman, DO
  • Troy Caron, DO
  • Roger Shaw III, DVM
  • Steve Vines 
  • David M. Gohn
  • Norman Hollis
  • Bill Wood

Ozarks Healthcare Senior Leaders

  • Terence Farrell, President and CEO
  • Lacey Carter, Chief Operating Officer 
  • Christen Weaver, Chief Nursing Officer
  • Forest Ehlinger, Interim Chief Financial Officer
  • Howard Bycroft, Chief Human Resources Officer 
  • Josh Reeves, Vice President of Development and Advocacy
  • Jacob Petrus, Vice President of Physician Services and Operations