Utah Hospitals and Health Systems Association


About UHA

UHA currently provides a variety of member services to 47 acute and specialty hospitals, 10 health systems or management companies, and 27 affiliated professional societies involved in providing healthcare services to the citizens of Utah and neighboring states.

Staff Members
Joseph M. Krella, FACHE, President/CEO
David C. Gessel, J.D., Vice President of Government Relations and Legal Affairs
Jillanne C. Vicory, Director, Member and Community Affairs
Debra R. Wynkoop, MPA, Director, Health Policy
Scott D. Horne ,Manager, Health Policy & Information Systems
Kelly Apgood, Assistant to the President
Brenda M. Hollingsworth, Receptionist/Secretary
Communications Intern


Board of Trustees

Larry D. Hancock, Intermountain Healthcare Urban Central Region, Chair
Greg M. Rosenvall, Gunnison Valley Hospital, Chair Elect
John W. Hanshaw, HCA Mountain Division, Past Chair
Joseph M. Krella, UHA President/CEO

Steven B. Bateman, St. Mark's Hospital
Gary E. Beck, CHE, Sevier Valley Hospital
A. Lorris Betz, MD, PhD, University of Utah Health Sciences
Douglas C. Black, Trustee, Intermountain Healthcare Urban Central Region
David Entwistle, CHE, University Healthcare
Debra Lynn S. Falvo, MHSA, RNC, Valley Mental Health
Ivan W. Flint, Trustee, Davis Hospital and Medical Center
James R. Floyd, CHE, VA SLC Health Care System
Jon D. Hoopes, Intermountain Healthcare
Si William Hutt, Ashley Valley Medical Center
Kevin A. Johnson, FACHE, Mountain View Hospital
G. Kirk Olsen, CHE, IASIS Healthcare Corporation
Timothy T. Pehrson, Mc-Kay Dee Hospital Center
F. Robert Reeder, Trustee, Salt Lake Regional Medical Center
Cary Smith, Trustee, Uintah Basin Medical Center
Steven R. Smoot, Administrator, Utah Valley Regional Medical Center
Charles W. Sorenson, Jr., M.D., Intermountain Healthcare


Mission & Vision

Vision:  To be the state's most influential, trusted and respected leader in healthcare policy and advocacy and a valued resource for information and knowledge.

Mission:  To enhance the ability of the members to achieve their missions and goals.


Utah Hospitals and Health Systems Association
2180 South 1300 East, Suite 440, Salt Lake City, Utah 84106