The Paynesville Area Health Care System Board of Directors has named Mr. Dennis Miley as the system’s CEO. Miley assumed his new role on August 6, 2012.

Miley comes to Paynesville Area Health Care System (PAHCS) with over 30 years of experience in health care and will be responsible for all organizational operations. He will serve as the principal link between the health care system, the community, the board of directors, and the medical staff.

Miley earned his Masters degree from the University of Minnesota in Hospital Administration with advanced studies in Health Services Administration.

Dennis began his career as the Administrator/CEO with Waseca Area Memorial Hospital, Waseca, Minnesota, where he spent 14 years. The next 13 years of Mr. Miley’s career was spent as President and CEO of Tri County Health Care, Wadena, Minnesota, an integrated health care system.

Miley is a progressive, collaborative leader committed to patient quality and service with strong business skills. With his deep commitment to health care, Miley earned the Grassroots Champion Award for health care leadership and advocacy in Minnesota from the American Hospital Association.

He is a strong believer in community service and has served on the Tri-County Foundation Board for 12 years, been the Chairperson for the Wadena Technical College Advisory Board with many professional affiliations through the Minnesota Hospital Association, and the State Trauma Advisory Council.