Redlands Community Hospital (RCH) has announced the appointment of veteran health care executive Adam Thunell to the position of Chief Executive Officer.
“We look forward to the vision, compassion, and energy Adam brings to his new role as he leads our organization into its next chapter of growth and service,” said Carol Snodgress, chair of the Redlands Community Hospital Board of Directors. “Adam brings years of leadership that will give RCH the opportunity to further expand and improve high quality care for even more members of our community.”
Most recently Thunell served as senior vice president and chief operating officer for Community Memorial Healthcare in Ventura, California. He oversaw system-wide hospital and ambulatory operations, while strengthening physician partnerships and advancing long-term strategic planning efforts. He led major building and modernization projects, including the construction of a new acute-care hospital in Ventura and extensive updates to facilities in Ojai.
Prior to joining Community Memorial, Thunell held key leadership roles at Cottage Health in Santa Barbara, California and Fairview Health Services in Minneapolis, Minnesota, where he built a reputation for collaborative leadership, operational excellence, and dedication to expanding access to care.
Thunell earned an MBA from the University of Minnesota and his B.S. in Business Management from Brigham Young University in Utah. He is a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives, and a member of local and national boards, including Livingston Memorial Visiting Nurse Association, CAPTIS, and Casa Pacifica Centers for Children and Families. He is an active member of the Healthcare Executives of Southern California.
“Adam is known for his warm leadership style and authentic connection to the communities he serves,” added Snodgress. “He is deeply passionate about promoting health, wellness, and equitable access to high-quality healthcare and we’re pleased to welcome him to Redlands Community Hospital.”
To learn more about RCH, visit: www.redlandshospital.org.