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Don Carpenter, MBA, PMP, PPMC

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Chief Executive Officer at Cedar County Memorial Hospital
📍 Eldorado Springs, Missouri, United States

Don Carpenter is the CEO of Cedar County Memorial Hospital, bringing over a decade of executive experience in rural healthcare. He specializes in strategic planning and operational discipline, leveraging his expertise in Lean Six Sigma and project management to enhance hospital performance. He holds an MBA from Doane University and multiple professional certifications, including PMP and PPMC.

He has a strong focus on community-centered healthcare, emphasizing the vital role rural hospitals play. His initial goals as CEO include achieving financial stability for the hospital while improving the quality of care and service, working collaboratively with staff, physicians, and the community to build trust and ensure long-term success.

Unique fact: Don played a pivotal role in guiding his previous hospital to national recognition as a Chartis Top 100 Hospital for three consecutive years.

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Experience
24 Years
Current Role
Chief Executive Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Eldorado Springs, Missouri, United States
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Priorities

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Rural Healthcare
His career is dedicated to improving critical access hospitals, and he actively shares updates regarding the financial and operational challenges unique to rural healthcare systems.
Operational Efficiency
Holds a Black Belt in Lean Six Sigma and emphasizes a data-driven approach, PMO set-up, and continuous improvement to drive organizational success and performance.
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Career

Work history

2-2026
Chief Executive Officer
Cedar County Memorial Hospital
1-2019 - 2-2026
Senior Executive
Beatrice Community Hospital and Health Center
7-2017
Manager, Strategic Portfolio Services
Beatrice Community Hospital and Health Center
7-2016
Senior Excutive
Beatrice Community Hospital and Health Center
6-2016 - 7-2017
Senior Project Manager
Beatrice Community Hospital and Health Center
In the press

Media appearances

"Update" Program with Cedar County Memorial Hospital – Featuring CEO Don Carpenter. Featured in Spotify
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Cedar County Memorial Hospital Announces New Chief Executive Officer Don Carpenter, MBA, PMP, PPMC. Featured in Eldorado Springs News
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Education
5-2023 - 12-2024
Master of Business Administration - MBA
Doane University
1992 - 1998
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Doane University
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