Leadership

Kate Fenner, RN, PhD, Chief Executive Officer

Kate Fenner understands how hospitals work. First as a nurse, and later as an educator and consultant, Kate has immersed herself in the issues that face hospital leaders. She has the rare ability to problem-solve and communicate at all levels of an organization—from staff members to Board members. As Chief Executive Officer of Compass Group, Inc., she uses this talent to help clients meet their clinical and cultural goals. Read more about Kate Fenner.

Cary D. Gutbezahl, MD, President and Chief Operating Officer

Cary understands what it takes to make, “Better American Hospitals.” In addition to being a seasoned consultant, Cary has worked as interim hospital CMO in three different organizations, as well as served as medical director for two multi-specialty medical groups and several HMOs. Cary has a solid history of leading medical staff through improvements in utilization management, changes in peer review practices, and corrective action procedures. As President and Chief Operating Officer, Cary is armed with a diverse background in hospital, medical group, and managed care settings, and has immersed himself in developing the strong knowledge base and extraordinary skill set needed to successfully improve today’s hospitals. Read more about Cary Gutbezahl.

Peter Fenner, PhD , Chief Financial Officer

Peter Fenner knows innovation. A founder of Compass Group in 1979, he has over three decades of professional leadership experience focusing on organizational effectiveness within healthcare, educational, corporate, and community environments. Peter’s scientific and academic background equips him with a keen logic, which he applies to the art of business to develop cutting-edge leadership and development strategies. As Chief Financial Officer for Compass Group, Inc., he is continuously seeking new ways to meet the needs of the healthcare industry. Read more about Peter Fenner.