Shantel Krebs was named regional president and CEO of Avera St. Mary's Hospital in Pierre, S.D.
Ms. Krebs has been serving in the regional role on an interim basis since March, according to an Oct. 5 news release. In the permanent role, she will provide leadership, direction and administration in terms of care delivery in the region.
Ms. Krebs joined Sioux Falls, S.D.-based Avera Health, the parent organization of Avera St. Mary's, in 2019 as the administrator of the Avera Academy. She also previously spent a decade serving in the South Dakota Legislature and was secretary of state in South Dakota.