SCOTTSBLUFF, Neb., – The Board of Directors of Gordon Memorial Health Services has appointed Joshua R. Kotter as chief executive officer. He assumed administrative responsibilities for the hospital and rural outreach clinics on November 4.

Kotter, a native of Montana, is an experienced healthcare administrator and attorney. He completed his undergraduate education at Brigham Young University and earned both his MBA and law degrees from Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio.

“We welcome Josh and his family to Gordon,” said Carol Balius, board chair. “His health care expertise and his enthusiasm will be very beneficial to us and our community.”

Kotter previously worked as executive hospital administrator and general counsel at Prowers County Hospital District in Lamar, Colo. His experience includes working for law firms in Ohio, Washington, and Utah, before joining Utah Navaho Health System, Inc., where he served in administration. He replaces interim CEO, Jim McHugh, who has served at Gordon Memorial Health Services since May.

Kotter and his wife Jenise have four children Anika, Aiden, Alexander and Avarie.

Regional West Health Services is the parent company for Regional West Medical Center and Regional West Physicians Clinic. These organizations, with over 1,800 employees, provide comprehensive and innovative health care services for the people and communities of western Nebraska and the neighboring states of Colorado, South Dakota and Wyoming. With over 110 active physicians, 95 percent of whom are board certified or board eligible, plus an additional 25 consulting specialists, the Regional West family of health care organizations offers care that spans more than 30 medical specialties.