Hospital Leadership

Waverly Health Center has been an independent, city-owned hospital since 1974. We are governed by five trustees who have been elected by Waverly voters for four-year terms. Board of Trustees meetings are open to the public. The Executive Team manages the day-to-day operations of the health center.

Board Meeting

Board of Trustees Meetings

Upcoming Board Meeting

Monday, July 28, 2025

at 5:15pm (Education)
and 6pm (Regular Meeting)

Board of Trustees

Phil Jones
Phil Jones

Occupation: President, Rada Manufacturing

Board Member Since: November 2021
Current Board Position: Chair

Ann Henninger Trax, PhD
Ann Henninger Trax, PhD

Occupation: Professor Emerita of Biology, Wartburg College

Board Member Since: January 2020
Current Board Position: Secretary

Laurie Everhardt
Laurie Everhardt

Occupation: Director of Stewardship & Gifts, Wartburg College

Board Member Since: January 2022

Dr. David Rathe
Dr. David Rathe

Occupation: Retired Internal Medicine and Pediatrics Physician

Board Member Since: January 2024

Dr. Ronald Flory
Dr. Ronald Flory

Occupation: Retired Physician

Board Member Since: December 2024

Laurie Everhardt
Laurie Everhardt

Occupation: Director of Stewardship & Gifts, Wartburg College

Board Member Since: January 2022

Executive Team

Jodi Geerts, Chief Executive Officer
Jodi Geerts

Chief Executive Officer

Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Iowa and Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Dubuque

Additional Qualifications: Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality

Dr. Clay Dahlquist, Chief Medical Officer
Dr. Clay Dahlquist

Chief Medical Officer

Education: Bachelors degree at Wartburg College in Waverly, IA and Doctor of Osteopathy at Des Moines University in Des Moines, IA

Beth Havlovic, Chief Financial Officer
Beth Havlovic

Chief Financial Officer

Education: Bachelor of Arts degree in Accounting from Wartburg College

Kelly Hilsenbeck, Chief Nursing Officer
Kelly Hilsenbeck

Chief Nursing Officer

Education: Master of Science in Nursing- Nursing Administration from the University of St. Francis in Joliet, Illinois

Additional Qualifications: Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality

Dr. Troy Ivey, Chief Quality Officer
Dr. Troy Ivey

Chief Quality Officer

Education: Bachelors degree at Iowa State University in Ames, IA and Doctor of Osteopathy at Des Moines University in Des Moines, IA

Nicole Myers, Chief Clinic Officer
Nicole Myers

Chief Clinic Officer

Education: Bachelors of Science Nursing degree from Allen College

Joni Poppe, Chief Outpatient Services Officer
Joni Poppe

Chief Outpatient Services Officer

Education: Bachelors of Science Nursing degree from Allen College

Heidi Solheim, Chief Operating Officer
Heidi Solheim

Chief Operating Officer

Education: Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration from Wartburg College and Master of Business Administration degree from Missouri State University

Additional Qualifications: Certified Patient Experience Professional, Certified Healthcare Emergency Coordinator Level-II

Nicole Myers, Chief Clinic Officer
Nicole Myers

Chief Clinic Officer

Education: Bachelors of Science Nursing degree from Allen College

Start Date: May 2023