ST. LOUIS – Becker’s named leaders from three of Mercy’s small-town hospitals to its 2025 list of rural health care executives to know. Mercy Perry Administrator Chris Wibbenmeyer, along with Bobby Stitt and Daryle Voss, is on Becker’s list of 118 rural hospital and health system presidents and CEOs to know.
The list recognizes leaders driving growth and implementing resilient strategies to keep hospitals thriving over the long haul.
Becker noted Wibbenmeyer’s role in transitioning the hospital from county ownership to becoming the 17th critical access hospital in the Mercy Health System. Wibbenmeyer has worked at the same rural hospital since 1988 and, according to Becker’s, has played a key role in leading a strong financial turnaround for Mercy Perry.
Stitt is the administrator of Mercy Hospital Kingfisher, Mercy Hospital Logan County, and Mercy Hospital Watonga — Mercy’s critical access hospitals in the greater Oklahoma City metro.
Voss is the president of Mercy Southern Oklahoma Communities, which includes Mercy’s hospitals in Ada, Ardmore, Healdton, Love County, and Tishomingo.
“Rural hospitals are more than just health care facilities — they’re the nerve center of communities across America that rely on Mercy for care they can’t get anywhere else near their homes, “ said Dr. John Mohart, Mercy executive vice president and chief operating officer. “We’re proud to see Bobby, Daryle and Chris on the prestigious list with other prominent leaders in health care from around the country.”
