Alaska Regional's Administrative Team
Meet the leaders that make up Alaska Regional's Administrative Team. This group works tirelessly to keep the hospital running smoothly so our staff can focus on what Alaska Regional is best known for: providing the best healthcare in Alaska.
Rob Stantus, Interim Chief Executive Officer
Rob joined our Alaska Regional Hospital family in December of 2018. Prior to joining us, he served for five years as the assistant vice president of outreach in HCA's Mountain Division Office, with oversight of tele-health, patient transfers, behavioral health programs and outreach.
Rob has been a registered nurse for 25 years, with extensive experience in the ICU, emergency department and air medical field.
He received his BSN from Creighton University and MBA from the University of Utah.
Kimberlee (Kim) McNew, Ethics & Compliance Officer
Kim joined the team as our ECO in 2022. She previously worked as the practice administrator for a large local physician group. Before that, she was the clinical director for a hospital-owned multi-specialty group in Michigan.
Kim's extensive healthcare and executive career has encompassed strategic planning, leadership, business development and employee engagement. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Healthcare Administration with a minor in Health Information Systems and a Master's degree in Business Administration.
Kim also served on our hospital Board of Trustees for seven years, with two years as Board President.
Ali Miller, VP of HR
Ali Miller is our vice president of human resources. Ali has been a member of our HR team since April of 2016, initially serving as HR business partner and department leader.
Ali came to us from Hope Community Resources, a non-profit organization that provides support to people with intellectual and physical disabilities across the state of Alaska. During her six-year tenure with Hope, Ali served in several successive HR roles prior to joining our hospital.
Ali holds a Bachelor's Degree in Human Resource Management from University of South Dakota, a Leadership Certificate from Wayland Baptist University and Master's Degree in Business Management from UAA.
Mountain Division Leadership Team
MountainStar Healthcare is part of HCA Healthcare’s Mountain Division, an award-winning network of care sites in Alaska, Idaho and Utah.
From its office in the heart of Salt Lake City, the Mountain Division team supports the care delivered in 11 hospitals and more than 100 total locations. It was named one of the 15 Top Health Systems by Fortune and PINC AI, one of many recent honors made possible by our extraordinary team of nearly 10,000 caregivers and supporting team members.
The Mountain Division is one of 15 divisions of HCA Healthcare, a leading national provider of health services. Our connection to HCA Healthcare enhances the care we deliver because of the knowledge, insights and best practices from a network serving more than 43 million annual patient interactions.
Evan Ray, Mountain Division President
As President of HCA Healthcare's Mountain Division, Evan Ray leads approximately 10,000 colleagues in an award-winning network with care sites in Alaska, Idaho and Utah. He began serving in this capacity on March 18, 2024.
Evan is a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE) with more than two decades of experience as a healthcare executive and a proven track record of developing and expanding patient services to meet the healthcare needs of the communities he has served.
Prior to leading the Mountain Division, Evan served as the executive vice president and chief administrative officer of HCA Healthcare's Gulf Coast Division. In that role, Evan was responsible for multiple hospitals in Houston and South Texas as well as a number of outpatient care sites and service lines. During his five years in Houston, the Gulf Coast Division experienced substantial growth by advancing capabilities and improving access to care options.
Evan previously spent 18 years serving as a healthcare executive in Alabama, Iowa and South Carolina. He received a Master of Science in Healthcare Administration and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Alabama at Birmingham after completing his undergraduate degree at Mississippi State University.
John Armour, Mountain Division Chief Financial Officer
John Armour leads the financial operations for the Mountain Division as our Chief Financial Officer, a role he has held since October 2023. John is excited to serve the Mountain Division as it focuses on meeting the needs of some of the nation's fastest-growing communities.
John joined the Mountain Division from the Methodist Hospital system in the San Antonio area, where he effectively managed the financial performance of three acute care hospitals, five freestanding emergency centers, four ambulatory surgery centers and 14 physician practices.
John's leadership and financial planning were instrumental in several important growth initiatives, including new hospitals and expansions at existing facilities. He previously served as the CFO in HCA Healthcare's Gulf Coast Division and also held several leadership roles at facilities throughout Texas.
John received his Bachelor's in Business Administration and Accounting from Southern Arkansas University, and an MBA from Northcentral University.
Sabrina Braun, Mountain Division Chief Nurse Executive
Sabrina Braun is the Chief Nurse Executive for HCA Healthcare's Mountain Division. In this position, Sabrina supports, develops and celebrates the division's 3,700 nurses and oversees the overall strategic direction for nursing operations across 11 hospitals in Alaska, Idaho and Utah. Sabrina has been in her position since March 2024.
Sabrina has held nursing and leadership positions in Florida, Indiana and Texas since joining the HCA Healthcare family in 2005. She most recently served for seven years as the Chief Nursing Officer of HCA Florida Ocala Hospital, where she helped the 323-bed facility achieve the Pathway of Excellence designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center and several HCA Healthcare Unit of Distinction awards.
She has a Doctorate in Nursing and a Master's Degree in Healthcare Administration. She is a member of the American Organization of Nurse Leaders and earned the Certified Medical Surgical Nurse designation through the ANCC.
Sabrina is a proud veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps and has supported her communities by serving on numerous boards and coalitions.
Dr. Filip Roos, Mountain Division Chief Medical Officer
Filip Roos, M.D. is the Division Chief Medical Officer for HCA Healthcare's Mountain Division, overseeing clinical relationships and medical staff operations for our 11 hospitals and associated facilities.
Dr. Roos previously served as the Chief Medical Officer of the Mountain Division's Ogden Regional Medical Center. Prior to that, he spent over 20 years in private practice as a cardiac anesthesiologist with an interest in echocardiography. He also served as Chief Medical Executive at Alta Bates Summit Medical Center, a Sutter Health facility in Oakland, California, where he oversaw two complex acute care hospitals and an inpatient behavioral hospital.
Dr. Roos graduated in mathematics and computer science at Academic College in Prague, Czech Republic, and received his Doctor of Medicine degree at Charles University's First Faculty of Medicine, also in Prague. He completed his internship and residency at University of California, San Francisco. Dr. Roos earned his MBA at Auburn University's Harbert College of Business.
Dr. Roos has served on numerous community boards over the course of his career. He currently serves on the board of a non-profit educational organization, “Viva el Espanol,” where he has served for over 10 years. He has served on the Board of Directors for NorthBay Healthcare and currently serves on the Weber Human Services Foundation Board.
