Ken Johnson

The Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System in Hutchinson, Kan., has named Ken Johnson as its new president and CEO. Johnson served as the interim president since June of this year. Before that, he was the chief financial officer of Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System from 2011 and was named the chief operating officer in 2014. Johnson had previously worked for Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System in 1983 with the Hutchinson Hospital Corporation. He brings 32 years of experience in the health care industry. The board said that as they observed Johnson’s leadership style and his administrative skills, they decided to not search for a new president and CEO, but chose to promote Johnson into the position.