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Perryville’s Chris Wibbenmeyer is one of four Mercy hospital leaders named to a prestigious annual list of rural healthcare executives to know.
Wibbenmeyer, administrator of Mercy Hospital Perry, is on Becker’s Hospital Review’s list of 146 rural hospital and health system presidents and CEOs to know for 2026.
Becker’s, a leading health care industry publication, makes the list to recognize leaders who understand the importance of quality healthcare services in rural communities that drive better patient outcomes and experiences.
“Rural hospitals are so much more than places of healing. They’re community cornerstones and sources of civic pride,” said Dr. John Mohart, Mercy executive vice president and chief operating officer. “Chris is someone you’re proud to have not only as a leader in your hometown, but also as a neighbor and friend.”
One other Mercy leader from Missouri made the list: Sue Ann Williams, administrator at Mercy Hospital Stoddard in Dexter. They were joined on the list by Oklahoma leaders Bobby Stitt, chief administrative officer of Mercy Hospital Ada, and Daryle Voss, president of Mercy Hospital Ardmore.
About Wibbenmeyer
Wibbenmeyer oversees Mercy’s hospital and clinics in Perryville that employ more than 450 caregivers. Becker’s highlighted Wibbenmeyer’s leadership in forging strong community partnerships including a new occupational therapy program for primary students with the local school systems, hosting medical students as a rotation location for the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine and working closely with Mineral Area College to provide nursing education for area students to gain real life experience.
Under Wibbenmeyer’s leadership, Mercy Perry earned a “Rural Silver” recognition for stroke care from the American Heart Association in 2025. The hospital also expanded its longtime cognitive stimulation therapy program for older adults with dementia.
This is the second consecutive year Wibbenmeyer has been named to the Becker’s list. He has served at Mercy Perry since 1998.
“Being named to this list is an honor that reflects the care of our physicians, providers and caregivers,” Wibbenmeyer said. “Rural hospitals exist because of dedicated teams who ensure quality, compassionate care is available close to home, and this recognition truly belongs to them.”
