Health System with 7 hospitals across 2 states
| Health System | Monument Health |
|---|---|
| Total Hospitals | 7 |
| Commercial/Acute Hospitals | 7 |
| Total Beds | 591 |
| Commercial/Acute Beds | 591 |
| Headquarters | Rapid City, SD |
| Website | monument.health |
| Hospital | Type | Beds | Teaching | Recently Joined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monument Health Spearfish Hospital | Acute Care Hospital | 44 | No | No |
| Monument Health Rapid City Hospital | Acute Care Hospital | 417 | Yes | No |
| Rehabilitation and Critical Care Hospital of the Black Hills | Acute Care Hospital | 54 | No | No |
| Monument Health Lead-Deadwood Hospital | Critical Access Hospital | 18 | No | No |
| Monument Health Sturgis Hospital | Critical Access Hospital | 25 | No | No |
| Monument Health Custer Hospital | Critical Access Hospital | 12 | No | No |
| Weston County Health Services | Critical Access Hospital | 21 | No | No |
Began her career in healthcare at the age of 16 as a housekeeper. [9]
Trina Allen is the Vice President of Human Resources at Monument Health, which is the largest employer in western South Dakota. In this role, she is responsible for leading the HR division that serves approximately 5,000 physicians and caregivers across five hospitals and over 30 clinics. Her team manages various HR functions, including compensation, benefits, employee well-being, recruitment, talent development, and workforce accessibility. Allen has worked as an HR professional in Rapid City for over 20 years and joined Monument Health in April 2015. She progressed through the ranks, holding positions as a Manager and Director before being promoted to Vice President in 2020. She holds a Master of Science degree in Higher Education from Iowa State University and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Public Relations and Communications from the University of Northern Iowa. Additionally, she is certified as a Senior Certified Professional by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM-SCP) and a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) by the Human Resource Certification Institute. Beyond her role at Monument Health, Allen is active in the community, serving as President of the Black Hills Society for Human Resource Management and as Board President for the Workplace Disability Network of the Black Hills. She has also volunteered with Junior Achievement for nearly 20 years and has served as an adjunct faculty member for HR courses. She has experience across various industries, including call centers, higher education, and healthcare, with specialization in workforce strategy development, talent recruitment, employee relations, and education and professional development. (Note: Search result appears to refer to a different individual named Trina Allen who works in victim services in Idaho.)
Brad Archer, M.D., is the Chief Medical Officer at Monument Health, a position he has held since September 2017. He has over 19 years of healthcare leadership experience. Prior to joining Monument Health, Dr. Archer served as Chief Clinical Officer and Director of Population Health at Iowa Health Alliance and the University of Iowa Health System. He was also previously the Executive Medical Director at MercyCare Community Physicians and served as Chief of Staff for Iowa Health System, Iowa Methodist Hospital, and Methodist West Hospital. Dr. Archer's educational background includes a Doctor of Medicine (MD) from The University of South Dakota, Sanford School of Medicine, a degree in Pharmacy from South Dakota State University, and a Master's Degree in Health/Health Care Administration/Management from The Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth. He completed his residency in internal medicine at the University of Iowa-Des Moines and is specialty-boarded in Hospice and Palliative Care. Dr. Archer is also a hospice & palliative medicine and internal medicine internist. He is affiliated with Monument Health Rapid City Hospital and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field.
Barb Hespen is the Chief Nursing Officer at Monument Health and also serves as the President of Monument Health Custer Hospital and Market. She is a seasoned nursing executive with extensive leadership experience in healthcare organizations. Hespen was born in central South Dakota and has lived in the state her entire life. She graduated from the three-year diploma program at Rapid City Regional Hospital School of Nursing in 1986. While she initially pursued engineering, she discovered her passion for nursing, highlighting the importance of human connection in the field. Prior to her current role at Monument Health, where she has been since March 2022, Hespen held the position of Chief Nursing Officer at Sheridan Memorial Hospital in Sheridan, Wyoming, from May 2018 to March 2022. She also previously worked for Monument (Regional) Health from 1997 to 2013, where she held roles including Director of Risk Management and Accreditation, Director of Patient Services, and Supervisor of the Home Care Department. From 2003 to 2010, she was the Director of Patient Services at Custer Regional Hospital. Hespen also worked for Avera Health in Pierre for a period. Academically, Barb Hespen holds a Doctor of Nursing Practice in Nursing Administration from American Sentinel College and a Master of Science in Health/Health Care Administration/Management from the University of South Dakota. Hespen has family following in her footsteps, with a daughter who is a nurse, another daughter who is a pharmacist, and grandchildren who are pursuing nursing careers.
John Pierce is the President of Monument Health Rapid City Hospital and Market. He has been with Monument Health (formerly Regional Health) in various positions since 1999. Pierce served as acting president of Rapid City Hospital and Market starting in July 2018 and was permanently appointed to the role in September 2018. His previous roles at the organization include director of senior care services, director of strategic planning, and CEO of Regional Health Physicians. In 2015, he became the vice president of the Rapid City Hospital and Market. John Pierce holds an M.S. in Health Services from the University of Maryland, College Park, obtained in 1993. He is also a member of the Rapid City Regional Airport board, with a term from May 2024 to April 2029.
Austin Willuweit is the Chief Financial Officer at Monument Health. He was promoted to this role effective January 8, 2024, having been with Monument Health since 2016. Previously, he served as the Vice President of Finance at Monument Health, where he led initiatives including the implementation of a new ERP system and the advancement of financial planning and analytics. Prior to joining Monument Health, he was the Director - Financial Reporting at Avera McKennan from 2012 to 2016. His earlier experience includes roles as an Audit Manager at Eide Bailly LLP and an Audit Senior at Deloitte & Touche. Austin Willuweit holds a Master's degree in Accountancy from the University of South Dakota and is a CPA, FHFMA, and MPA.
Joined Monument Health effective Jan. 9, 2023. Innovative health care leader and board-certified internal medicine physician. Most recently served as the Vice President, Chief Digital Officer for Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare and previously served as the Chief Medical Information Officer & Vice President, Clinical Systems for Renown Health. Brings experience leading teams with multi-year strategic initiatives focused on digital transformation, electronic health record implementation, medical informatics and complex information technology infrastructure. Champion for high-quality clinical outcomes aligning with Monument Health strategic priorities. [6]
Thomas Worsley is the President of Spearfish Hospital and Hills Markets at Monument Health. He has extensive experience in the healthcare industry, having held leadership positions at Monument Health, Medical College of Wisconsin, EY, and OHSU. Thomas Worsley holds a Master of Healthcare Administration and a Master of Public Administration from Portland State University, as well as a Bachelor of Science in Economics from Brigham Young University. He is also involved in community service and has joined the Northern Black Hills Rotary Club. He is a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE).
Promoted to Chief Brand Officer effective Jan. 9, 2023. Has been with Monument Health for six years. Successfully led the health system’s strategic marketing, internal and external communications, community relations and philanthropic efforts. Spearheaded the re-brand strategy from Regional Health to Monument Health, led due diligence for the Mayo Clinic Care Network relationship, and led the organization’s communication strategy during the pandemic. In this new role, will continue to drive the Strategic Marketing and Communications team as well as lead the Monument Health Foundation in its philanthropic mission. [6]
Alan Solano is the Vice President of Governmental Affairs at Monument Health. He began this role in January 2025. Prior to joining Monument Health, he served as the President and CEO of the John T. Vucurevich Foundation for six years, starting in March 2019. Before that, Solano had a 27-year career at Behavior Management Systems, a mental health services provider, where he held various positions, including bookkeeper, human resources manager, employee relations director, associate executive officer, and for his last 12 years, CEO. Solano also has a background in public service, having served as a South Dakota State Senator for District 32 for six years (2014-2019). During his time as a senator, he held leadership roles, including chair of the Education Committee and Majority Whip. He has also been involved in several state task forces and nonprofit boards focused on mental health, substance abuse, and justice system reforms. He is a lifelong resident of Rapid City, South Dakota, and holds a bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Accounting from Black Hills State University, graduating in 1991.
Mark Thompson is the Chief Business Development Officer at Monument Health. He has a long tenure with the organization, spanning 33 years. Prior to assuming his current role on January 8, 2024, he served as Monument Health's Chief Financial Officer for 17 years. During his time as CFO, he was credited with leading the organization through substantial growth and maintaining strong bond ratings. In his capacity as Chief Business Development Officer, Thompson is focused on overseeing new strategic business initiatives. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Accounting from National American University.
Jill Tice is the Vice President of Quality, Safety, and Risk Management at Monument Health. She began her career at Monument Health in 1999 as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). Tice advanced through various roles in the Orthopedics/Neuro/Surgical departments, serving as a Health Unit Clerk, Registered Nurse, and Clinical Resource Nurse. In 2009, she was appointed Director of Quality, Safety, and Risk Management. Tice holds a bachelor's degree in Nursing from South Dakota State University, a master's degree in Nursing, and an MBA from the University of Phoenix. She has also completed the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) Chief Quality Officer Certification course.