Taylorville Memorial Hospital has a new president and CEO. Aaron Puchbauer takes over the role beginning today, replacing Kim Bourne, who retired in December.

Puchbauer brings extensive leadership experience at rural critical access hospitals. He previously served as president and CEO of HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital in Shelbyville and HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital in Breese.

Memorial Health Senior Vice President Dolan Dalpoas says Puchbauer has a strong commitment to rural health and a wide range of experience helping critical access hospitals grow and better serve their communities. Dalpoas says that leadership will help Taylorville Memorial Hospital continue its tradition of quality care while exploring new ways to meet patient needs.

Puchbauer says Taylorville Memorial Hospital already has a strong reputation as one of the top rural hospitals in the region, and he’s looking forward to joining the team. Puchbauer is a graduate of the University of Missouri–Columbia, where he earned degrees in agribusiness management, business administration, finance and banking, along with master’s degrees in health administration and business administration.