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Centerpoint Medical Center
19600 E 39th St S, Independence, MO 64057(816) 698 - 7000

Leadership

At Centerpoint Medical Center, our experienced and knowledgeable leadership team is committed to improving the quality of care and helping our community.

Dan Astleford

Chief Operating Officer

Dan Astleford is the Chief Operating Officer for Centerpoint Medical Center. In this role, he provides executive oversight of hospital ancillary and support functions, service line development, ethics and compliance, and campus construction. Some of Dan's accomplishments include expanding cardiovascular, neurosurgical, oncology service lines, increasing employee and physician engagement, and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Dan became COO of Centerpoint Medical Center in 2019. Dan holds a B.B.A in Health Services Administration from the University of South Dakota and both a Master of Business Administration and Masters of Health Administration from the University of Iowa.

Suzanne Ford

Chief Nursing Officer

Suzanne Ford, Chief Nursing Officer, RN, MSN joined Centerpoint Medical Center in 2022. As Centerpoint's Chief Nursing Officer, Suzanne provides executive nursing leadership to over 600 nurses. From 2018 to 2022, Suzanne served as HCA Midwest Health Division Vice President of Nursing Operations where she created and implemented a 1st Year Nursing Graduate program, introduced LPN and Patient Safety Attendant (PSA) alternative care models, and successfully led nursing operations during the pandemic, among other accomplishments. Suzanne holds a B.A. in Biology from the University of San Diego, a B.S.N from Galen College of Nursing, and a Masters in Health Administration from Webster University.

Board of Trustees

  • Brad Speaks — Retired, Speaks Family Legacy Chapels
  • Cindy McClain — President, McClain Restaurant Group/CRM Stores
  • John McDonald — CEO, Centerpoint Medical Center
  • Carson Ross — Retired, Mayor, Blue Springs
  • Dee Pack — Founder and CEO, Cargo Largo
  • Dr. Emily Crowley — Physician, Centerpoint Emergency Medicine
  • Dr. Jeffrey Krempec — Physician, Orthopedic Health of KC; President of Medical Staff
  • Eileen Weird — Founder, Impress KC LLC
  • Latrece Holloway — Nurse Practitioner, Centerpoint Emergency Medicine
  • Rochelle Parker — CEO, Girl Scouts KSMO
  • Tracey Mershon — Co-Owner, Mershon & McDonald
  • Quincy Bennett — Retired
  • Zach Walker — City Manager of Independence, MO