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Board of Directors
Chairman
Jonna Green
Vice Chairman
Russel Gilmore
Secretary
Delila Swinger
Treasurer
Tim Gardner
Board Member
Krissy Cunningham
Administration
Chief Executive Officer
Dr. David Ketchum, Pharm.D.
Medical Chief Of Staff
Dr. Oakley Jordan
Chief Nursing Officer
Lindsey Laden, RN
Pemiscot Memorial Health Systems Executive Team
J. David Ketchum II, Pharm.D., Chief Executive Officer
J. David Ketchum II, Pharm.D., ACE, CNE is a highly experienced Clinical Pharmacist and healthcare professional based in Hayti, Missouri. His career spans over two decades, during which he has held various roles and made significant contributions to the field of pharmacy and healthcare in Pemiscot County.
Dr. Ketchum attended Dyersburg State Community College and The University of Tennessee at Martin, TN during his undergraduate years. He then completed his Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in 1998. After his Pharm.D., he underwent an American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) Postgraduate Year 1 (PGY1) residency at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Memphis, TN where his training became focused on administration, finance, and leadership.
Dr. Ketchum has served as the Director of Pharmacy and Pharmacist in Charge at Pemiscot Memorial Health Systems since 1999 and he also served as a Hospital Director of IT in the past. In March of 2024, he became CEO of Pemiscot Memorial Health Systems after a short interim stint. He has been an Apexus certified 340B expert (ACE) since 2017 and is a Certified Nonprofit Executive (CNE), a certification he obtained from the National Association of Nonprofit Organizations and Executives (NANOE) in July 2022. He has led several special projects, including the implementation of the Pyxis system throughout the hospital and the initiation of the 340B drug pricing program in the hospital and rural health care clinics.
His personal life includes a passion for Christ, cycling and fitness, enjoying time with family, and watching MMA. He has been in ministry his entire life and is a Pronomian Christian Pastor and leader of Christian Sabbath Assembly in Dyersburg Tennessee. He has been married to his wife Tammy, a Registered Nurse for 28 years and they have three sons: Dawson, Gaige, and Asher.
Dr. Ketchum’s dedication to pharmacy practice and patient care, combined with his leadership skills and commitment to continuous learning, have made him a valuable asset to Pemiscot Memorial. His work continues to positively impact his community and the broader field of healthcare.
Dr. Ketchum attended Dyersburg State Community College and The University of Tennessee at Martin, TN during his undergraduate years. He then completed his Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in 1998. After his Pharm.D., he underwent an American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) Postgraduate Year 1 (PGY1) residency at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Memphis, TN where his training became focused on administration, finance, and leadership.
Dr. Ketchum has served as the Director of Pharmacy and Pharmacist in Charge at Pemiscot Memorial Health Systems since 1999 and he also served as a Hospital Director of IT in the past. In March of 2024, he became CEO of Pemiscot Memorial Health Systems after a short interim stint. He has been an Apexus certified 340B expert (ACE) since 2017 and is a Certified Nonprofit Executive (CNE), a certification he obtained from the National Association of Nonprofit Organizations and Executives (NANOE) in July 2022. He has led several special projects, including the implementation of the Pyxis system throughout the hospital and the initiation of the 340B drug pricing program in the hospital and rural health care clinics.
His personal life includes a passion for Christ, cycling and fitness, enjoying time with family, and watching MMA. He has been in ministry his entire life and is a Pronomian Christian Pastor and leader of Christian Sabbath Assembly in Dyersburg Tennessee. He has been married to his wife Tammy, a Registered Nurse for 28 years and they have three sons: Dawson, Gaige, and Asher.
Dr. Ketchum’s dedication to pharmacy practice and patient care, combined with his leadership skills and commitment to continuous learning, have made him a valuable asset to Pemiscot Memorial. His work continues to positively impact his community and the broader field of healthcare.
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
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