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Beacon Health System today announced that Jamie Easterling, MBA, has been named President of Memorial Hospital of South Bend, effective June 29, 2026.
A seasoned healthcare executive, Easterling has more than 30 years of experience with a strong track record of operational excellence, data-driven performance improvement and people-centered leadership.
He most recently served as Chief Executive Officer of Whitesburg ARH Hospital, part of nonprofit Appalachian Regional Healthcare, in Kentucky and previously spent 24 years with TriHealth in Cincinnati, Ohio, where he served as President and Chief Operating Officer of Good Samaritan Hospital and later as President and Chief Operating Officer of Bethesda North Hospital.
His selection follows a comprehensive national search with broad engagement from Beacon board members, physician leaders, hospital leaders and system leadership.
“Jamie is a proven leader whose track record of building high-performing teams and driving results across complex hospital environments positions him well to build on Memorial’s strong foundation,” said Mark Brett, Chief Operating Officer of Beacon Health System. “He leads with the trust, integrity and compassion that are central to who we are at Beacon, and I am confident he will strengthen our ability to deliver outstanding care and connect with heart in South Bend.”
Easterling holds a Master of Business Administration from Morehead State University and is a member of the American College of Healthcare Executives.
“What drew me to Memorial Hospital is its deeply rooted commitment to both its patients and its people,” Easterling said. “Healthcare is ultimately about connection, and I am eager to begin collaborating with our exceptional teams, listening to our frontline staff and fostering a culture of transparency and shared success. Remember, it is the atmosphere that heals.”
About Beacon Health System:
Beacon Health System is a locally owned, nonprofit healthcare system serving patients across northern Indiana and southwest Michigan. Our nearly 11,000 associates and 2,500 medical staff providers, who are deeply rooted in our region, provide exceptional care with heartfelt compassion at Beacon Children’s Hospital, Beacon Granger Hospital, Community Hospital of Bremen, Elkhart General Hospital, Memorial Epworth Center, Memorial Hospital of South Bend, Three Rivers Health, Beacon Kalamazoo, Beacon Allegan, Beacon Dowagiac and Beacon Plainwell. We are committed to serving underinsured and uninsured patients, furthering our commitment to community health and well-being. With our teams at Beacon Medical Group, Memorial Family Medicine Residency Program, Beacon Health Foundation and Beacon Health & Fitness, and through our partnership with Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine, we are dedicated to delivering patient-centered care at every step of your health journey. Connect with us at BeaconHealthSystem.org.
