BOARD & ADMINISTRATION | Pemiscot Memorial

Board of Directors

President

Lance Crawford

Vice Chairperson

Delila Swinger

Secretary

Russell Gilmore

Treasurer

Jonna Green

Board Member

Tim Gardner

Administration

Chief Executive Officer

Joanie White-Wagoner

Medical Chief Of Staff

Dr. Joseph Kulpeksa

Medical Vice Chief Of Staff

Dr. Oakley Jordan

Chief Nursing Officer

Lindsey Laden (Interim)

Pemiscot Memorial Health Systems Executive Team

Joanie White-Wagoner, Chief Executive Officer

Ms. White-Wagoner has nearly 30 years of executive leadership experience within rural and community health
systems as well as with physician groups. Her expertise lies in strategic planning, process improvement,
mentoring and developing high performing teams for organizational efficiency and growth. She has been
described as collaborative and solutions oriented when faced with mission-critical challenges.

Penney Baggett, Finance Director

Jackie Powell, Human Resources Director

Jackie Powell began a long and enjoyable career in healthcare when she started at Pemiscot Memorial Health Systems in 1996. She was promoted to Human Resources Director in 2006 where she has served since. Jackie was born and raised in Caruthersville and has long-standing ties to the Bootheel. Jackie is passionate about helping budding healthcare workers begin their careers at Pemiscot Memorial as Human Resources Director. When she is not working, Jackie enjoys camping and spending time with her two children, two grandchildren, and her husband of 40 years.

Jennifer McMillen, RHC Fiscal Operations Director

Jennifer McMillen began her journey at PMHS in 200 where she started as a clerk and was promoted to Office Manager in 2016 and served in that role until 2023 where she became the RHC Fiscal Operations Director for the clinics. Jennifer was born and raised in Portageville, MO and has served the Bootheel and her community as a member of the Chamber of Commerce and the Portageville Jaycees. When she is not working, she enjoys spending time with family and friends and serving her community through various nonprofit events.

Lindsey Laden, Chief Nursing Officer (Interim)

Board of Directors​

Administration

Pemiscot Memorial Health Systems Executive Team

Board of Directors