Paul Kappelman, FACHE, Division President

Mr. Kappelman works in conjunction with other member hospital CEOs to oversee the general operational activities for LHP Hospital Group. He also serves as a liaison for hospital boards and roundtable discussions.

Before joining LHP Hospital Group, Mr. Kappelman was chief executive officer at Northwest Medical Center in Tucson, Arizona. There, he was responsible for operations and strategic management of the 300-bed facility where he helped reduce turnover and improve employee, physician, and patient satisfaction. Mr. Kappelman also served as chief executive officer of the new 96-bed Northwest Medical Center Oro Valley, for which he oversaw planning and development. In 2007, Mr. Kappelman was awarded the Outstanding Achievement Award for Leadership at Oro Valley.

Mr. Kappelman began his healthcare career in New Orleans as an undergraduate at Tulane University, where he also earned a Masters in Healthcare Administration and completed a fellowship with Tulane University Hospital and Clinic. Mr. Kappelman is a Fellow with the American College of Healthcare Executives and has over 15 years of healthcare experience.