HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Regional Health Care Systems has announced that Ken Johnson has 
been named President and CEO of the health care system.
The 54-year-old Kansas native has been serving in the interim capacity since Kevin Miller resigned in June. Johnson has been with the system since 2011, starting as CFO. He was named Chief Operating officer in 2014.
The system’s Board of Directors did not conduct a search for a new leader, instead opting to evaluate Johnson in his interim position. Board Chair Kim Moore said it became evident that Johnson was the man they wanted to lead the Hospital and its connected services. This is actually Johnson’s second stint with the Hospital as he started his career with Hutchinson Hospital Corporation in 1983.
Johnson has also worked at St. Francis Regional Medical Center, Northeast Alabama Regional Medical Center in Anniston, Ala.; along with Via Christi Health Care and Galichia Heart Hospital, both in Wichita.
Johnson and his wife Carolyn have two grown children. He also serves on the board of New Beginnings and is involved in the Circles of Hope anti-poverty program.