Summit Pacific Medical Center welcomes Cheryl Cornwell as its new Chief Financial Officer, effective mid-April.

With over 14 years of experience as a CFO in critical access hospitals, Cornwell brings deep expertise in rural healthcare finance and a passion for community-centered leadership.

Cornwell ’s professional background is rooted in a strong academic foundation. She earned her degree in Accounting from Central Washington University and holds an MBA with an emphasis in Change Management from City University. Her commitment to servant leadership, collaboration, and inclusive decision-making has been a cornerstone of her career success.

“We’re thrilled to have Cheryl join our leadership team,” said Josh Martin, CEO of Summit Pacific. “Her knowledge of rural healthcare finance and her heart for servant leadership aligns beautifully with our mission. Cheryl’s experience and values will help guide Summit Pacific as we continue to innovate and expand access to high-quality care in our community.”

Cornwell stays at the forefront of healthcare trends by actively participating in the Washington State Hospital Association, Healthcare Financial Management Association, and The Rural Collaborative. She is deeply committed to understanding and addressing the evolving challenges of rural healthcare.

Originally from Issaquah, Cornwell has lived in various parts of the Northwest, including north-central Montana and Southern Oregon.

She feels most at home near the ocean and enjoys the serenity of farm life, where she cares for her horses, dogs, cats and chickens. Outside of work, she loves trail riding, hiking, camping and volunteering. Her greatest joy comes from spending time with her two adult children in Oregon.