Leadership

Leadership Team & Board

Leading with Compassion, Serving with a Purpose

Meet the dedicated leaders who guide Girard Medical Center with a shared commitment to compassionate care, innovation, and the communities we proudly serve.

Travis Battagler, CEO

Travis Battagler

CEO

Heather Hayden Director of Nursing

Heather Hayden

Director of Nursing

Holly Koch CFO

Holly Koch

CFO

Beth Simpson, Director of SBH

Beth Simpson

Director of SBH

Greg Sullivan Director of HR

Greg Sullivan

Director of HR

Candi Adams, Director of Clinic Operations at Girard Medical Center

Candi Adams

Director of Clinic Operations

Dr. Adam Paoni_Girard Clinic

Chief of Staff/Medical Director

Adam Paoni, DO

"We deliver trusted, high-quality care close to home, treating every patient like family with compassion, precision, and accountability."

Board Members

Together with our leadership team, the Girard Medical Center Board works to strengthen the hoptial's future. Girard Medical Center's Board is made up of dedicated community leaders who share a commitment to preserving and advancing local healthcare. Their guidance, stewardship, and vision help ensure the hospital remains responsive to the needs of the communities we serve while supporting our mission of delivering exceptional, compassionate care close to home.

Board of directors 2026
Hank Smith Secretary

Hank Smith

Secretary

John Staton

John Staton

Member

Nancy George Treasurer

Nancy George

Treasurer

Patty Leads Vice Chairman

Patty Leeds

Vice Chair

Todd Ferguson Chair

Todd Ferguson

Chair

Community & News

Helping Patients Get Back to What Matters

Meredith Clark, PTA | Physical Therapy For Meredith Clark, Physical Therapist Assistant, caring for patients at Girard Medical Center means...

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Girard Medical Center Joins The University of Kansas Health System Care Collaborative

Girard Medical Center (GMC) is proud to announce its membership in The University of Kansas Health System Care Collaborative, a...

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