Schieber Named President of  CHI Health Good Samaritan

KEARNEY-Steve Schieber, MBA, FACMPE, FACHE, has been appointed as the new president of CHI Health Good Samaritan, having served in an interim capacity since January. In this new dual leadership role, he will also continue to serve as president of CHI Health St. Francis in Grand Island.

“I feel incredibly fortunate to serve two of the state’s premier hospitals. Each institution possesses a rich culture, a deep-rooted history in their respective communities and an exceptional team of dedicated professionals. I’m eager to get to know Kearney even better and hit the ground running,” says Steve Schieber, president, Good Samaritan and St. Francis.

Schieber will lead Good Samaritan’s executive team alongside Kimber Bonner, vice president of patient care services; Dr. Lissa Woodruff, vice president of medical operations; and Lisa Webb, vice president of operational finance. For additional support, a vice president of operations position is also being introduced.

“Steve brings a collaborative spirit that encourages everyone to share ideas and support one another. His commitment to our staff and the Kearney community has been evident in every decision he’s made during his interim assignment. I’m incredibly proud to work alongside him as we move forward creating healthier communities,” says Kimber Bonner, vice president, patient care.

Schieber graduated with honors from Northwest Missouri State University with a Master’s of Business Administration. He is a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives and the American College of Medical Practice Executives and the former president of the Missouri Hospital Association (North District). In addition, Schieber serves on several community boards and participates in local service organizations.

Schieber joined St. Francis in May 2024 and the hospital has since received several prestigious accolades, including ANCC’s Magnet with Distinction, The Leapfrog Group’s “A” Hospital Safety Grade and Healthgrades Outstanding Patient Experience Award. Good Samaritan, during Schieber’s tenure, was also recognized as one of America’s 250 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades, secured an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group and earned the ENA Lantern Award.

CHI Health Good Samaritan in Kearney has served as a cornerstone of health in central and western Nebraska for more than a century. As a 236-bed regional referral center, the hospital provides critical medical services, including one of Nebraska's only Level II Trauma Centers and Advanced Level II NICUs, alongside hospital-based EMS, inpatient rehabilitation and a Primary Stroke Center. With specialized expertise in heart and vascular services, orthopedics and comprehensive cancer care, alongside Aire Care-the region’s longest-running medical helicopter service-Good Samaritan combines advanced technology with renowned specialists to ensure high-quality care remains close to home.

CHI Health St. Francis in Grand Island stands as a premier regional referral center dedicated to innovation and community well-being for more than 140 years. The 153-bed facility provides a full continuum of specialized medicine—from neurosurgery to comprehensive heart care and maternal health. As a designated Primary Stroke Center with an inpatient rehabilitation unit and a Level III Trauma program, St. Francis continues to evolve to meet the complex, growing healthcare needs of the patients it serves.