photo L-R shane smith, dr. brent meier
SSM Health has announced a new leadership team for SSM Health St. Agnes Hospital and its Fond du Lac operations.
Shane Smith has been named president for SSM Health’s Fond du Lac market, including St. Agnes Hospital. Smith has been the vice president of Medical Group Operations for the Fond du Lac Regional Clinic since January. Smith brings to his new role more than 20 years of health care experience as a system leader and administrator, including his previous experience with Mayo Clinic Health System and ThedaCare in Neenah, Wisconsin. “It has been gratifying to be out in the community getting to know local leaders and residents, and gaining a solid understanding of what businesses, individuals and families are looking for from their local health care provider as it relates to their health and wellness needs,” Smith says. “I welcome the opportunity to continue supporting the Fond du Lac area community and bring forward programs and services that keep as many services at a local level as possible.”
Dr. Brent Meier will oversee SSM Health’s northern region as Clinical Vice President and Market Physician Leader and Vice President of Medical Affairs for St. Agnes Hospital and Ripon Community and Waupun Memorial Hospitals. Since joining SSM Health in December 2022, Dr. Meier has served as Vice President of Surgical & Acute Care Programs. He held previous leadership positions with ThedaCare in Neenah, Wisconsin. “We’re incredibly blessed in the Fond du Lac area to have a hospital and clinic that offers a wide variety of quality health care services, some that you can generally only find in larger facilities within larger communities,” according to Dr. Meier. “We know this is important during any recovery process as individuals heal more quickly surrounded by family and friends.”
