Great Bend Post
Mar 30, 2023

Clara Barton CEO Blackwell resigning after 23 years

Posted Mar 30, 2023 7:37 PM
Jim Blackwell
Jim Blackwell

After 23 years of senior leadership at Clara Barton Medical Center, Jim Blackwell has elected to resign his post as President and CEO. Jim has accepted a consulting opportunity with another not-for-profit organization in Kansas. He plans to remain engaged with CBMC for leadership direction as the board of trustees evaluate their succession opportunities.

“It has been the greatest honor of my life to lead this organization,” said Blackwell. “We are gifted with the most amazing medical staff with whom any CEO could ever hope to collaborate, along with an incredibly supportive board, and 318 outstanding employee ambassadors! I will miss all things CBMC but am honored to be selected as a team member in my new role to help other rural hospitals in Kansas. As such, I will help to ensure Clara Barton has the best opportunity to place the next senior leader to continue our mission.”