Anne Gunther named CEO of Pomerene Hospital

After serving as interim chief executive officer for the past three months, Anne Gunther, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, CENP, has officially been named CEO of Pomerene Hospital.

“With her extensive leadership experience, Anne is well prepared to lead our great team of employees and providers at Pomerene,” said Mel Yoder, chair of the Pomerene Hospital Board of Directors. “She has already proven to be an extremely valuable asset to this organization, and I look forward to seeing her excel in the position of CEO.”

Gunther brings more than 35 years of experience from Aultman Health System, where she held a variety of executive roles in nursing and hospital operations. Her previous leadership positions include serving as system chief nursing executive, vice president of heart and vascular, women’s and children’s services, and cancer services. For the past three years, she served as president of Aultman Hospital in Canton.

She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Walsh University, her master’s degree in nursing from the University of Akron and her doctorate in nursing practice from Walsh University. She holds nurse executive specialty certifications from the American Nurses Credentialing Center and the American Organization of Nursing Leadership.

Gunther is active in community and professional organizations, serving on the board of directors of the Aultman Health Foundation, Aultman Women’s Board and Central Stark County YMCA. She also is the past president of the Ohio Organization for Nursing Leadership.

“I am excited to join the Pomerene family and honored to lead a great team that continually strives to improve the health of the community we serve,” Gunther said. “I look forward to continuing our commitment to provide the highest-quality health and wellness services for Holmes County residents and the surrounding communities. Together, we can provide high-quality health care services close to home.”