Steve Slessor, Winneshiek Medical Center’s new chief administrative officer, joined WMC and Mayo Clinic Health System on Tuesday, June 1. Retiring chief administrative officer, Lisa Radtke, will remain through mid-June to support the transition process.
Most recently, Steve served as the chief executive officer for Buchanan County Health Center in Independence, Iowa, and had been in that role since 2013. Prior to serving there, he held various leadership and administrative roles at UnityPoint Health Allen in Waterloo, Iowa, including Vice President of Strategy and Business Development, Vice President of Operations, Senior Director of Strategic Development, and Director of Business Planning and Development.
Steve received his Master of Health Administration from University of Iowa, and his Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from University of Northern Iowa.
Eric Crockett, regional chair, Mayo Clinic Health System – Southeast Minnesota, says, “We are excited to welcome Steve to the Decorah community. He brings rich leadership experience to this role and we’re anxious to begin working together as he joins the WMC and Mayo Southeast Minnesota team!” Eric adds, “I also want to recognize Lisa’s contribution to WMC over the years and all that she has done to lead WMC and add to the Decorah community. In addition, as our SE MN region gets more involved in the management of WMC, we look forward to getting to know all of the staff in Decorah.”
Steve says, “I am thrilled to join Winneshiek Medical Center. From my time interviewing, it is clear this organization has an incredible opportunity ahead of it to build upon its past foundation and establish WMC as the premier healthcare organization in Northeast Iowa. I intend to work with the team to focus on relationships, community partnerships, growth and the patient experience. I am excited to have been selected for this role, to relocate to the area, and to be joining Winneshiek Medical Center and Mayo Clinic Health System.”
