Leadership
Steve Reintjes Sr., MD | President & CEO
Steve became the president and chief executive officer of North Kansas City Hospital and its physician network subsidiary, Meritas Health, in May 2020. He is a well-respected neurosurgeon and has been an engaged member of the NKCH medical staff for 30 years. During that time, Steve has held numerous executive leadership positions, including director of spine surgery and medical staff president. Steve graduated from Rockhurst High School. He earned his medical degree from the University of Kansas School of Medicine and completed his residency in neurosurgery at the University of Kansas Medical Center.
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Kerri Jenkins | Senior Vice President/Chief Operating Officer
Kerri joined NKCH as Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer in February 2019. With more than 30 years of experience in the healthcare industry, she leads the hospital’s business operations and constantly strives to develop services that can positively enhance patient care. Before joining NKCH, Kerri was the executive VP/COO at SSM-St. Mary’s Hospital in Jefferson City, MO; COO at Abrazo West in Goodyear, AZ; and chief nursing officer at Mission Regional Medical Center in Mission, TX.