Chris Blair has joined Aspirus Health as the new Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) for the North WI Division. In this role, he will serve as a senior executive at Aspirus Rhinelander Hospital and Aspirus Tomahawk Hospital.
Blair is a dedicated leader and Navy veteran with more than 30 years of experience in the health care field. A Hospital Corpsman and registered nurse by training, Chris most recently served as the Chief Executive Officer for Northwest Medical Center in Bentonville, Arkansas and was a CAO for Siloam Springs Regional Hospital in Arkansas. He also spent five years with Baylor Scott & White Medical Center in Grapevine, Texas where he served as the Progressive Care Unit/Inpatient Rehab Director (2017-21) and as the Director of Business Development (2021-22).
Blair earned his Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Excelsior College in Albany, New York, and a Master of Business Administration from Texas Woman’s University in Denton, Texas.
With a deep understanding of patient care and health care management, Blair is eager to contribute to Aspirus Health’s mission. “I’m excited to join Aspirus Health and serve in this role to provide executive leadership to our dedicated team of clinicians and staff who deliver essential services to our rural communities,” he stated. “I look forward to building relationships with staff and members of the Rhinelander and Tomahawk communities.”
“We’re thrilled that Chris brings extensive experience in rural health care operations, financial management, and provider relations, which will be instrumental in driving our continued growth,” added Teri Theiler, Aspirus North WI Division President. “Having a strong, visible leader in our communities is crucial, and I’m excited that he has joined our dedicated team.”
In addition to his experience in health care operations and leadership, Chris Blair has served on the Board of Director for three Chambers of Commerce, the American Heart Association and the Northwest Arkansas Council - Healthcare Transformation Division.