The leaders of Memorial Health System guide the rest of the staff through their strong commitment to outstanding, quality care to the community. Therefore, staff from each affiliate find it important to do their best to make patients, residents, patrons, and guests feel welcome, comfortable, and happy. “Caring For You” is not just a motto—it is a top priority at Memorial Health System.
Kimberly Haverly became the Hospital Administrator at Memorial Health System (MHS) on July 1, 2025.
Kimberly Haverly brings more than 14 years of healthcare leadership experience across rural hospitals, physician organizations, and multi-site healthcare systems. Her background includes executive leadership, financial stewardship, operational management, and strategic planning, with a strong focus on strengthening access to care in rural communities.
Throughout her career, Kimberly has led initiatives that improved financial stability, expanded clinical services, supported provider recruitment, and advanced quality and patient safety outcomes. She is known for building high-performing teams, working closely with boards and medical staff, and using data-driven strategies to support long-term sustainability.
Originally from a farm near Nicholasville, Kentucky, Kimberly is passionate about rural health care and enjoys the connection and quality of life that small towns offer.
She holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of Kentucky, a Master’s in Business Administration, and is currently completing a Master of Public Health at the University of California, Berkeley. She is a Berkeley Fellow in Rural Health Innovation, an NRHA Fellow and holds a Rural Hospital CEO Certification from the National Rural Health Association.
Kimberly values the close connections and quality of life found in rural communities. Outside of work, she enjoys traveling, spending time outdoors, and being with family and friends. She is honored to lead Memorial Health System and is committed to advancing its mission of high-quality, sustainable healthcare for the community.
Angie Johnson, MSN, RN, became the Chief Nursing Officer at Memorial Health System in December 2018. Prior to being the Chief Nursing Officer, Johnson was the lead nurse in Heartland Health Care Clinic located at Memorial Hospital.
Angie is a graduate of Kansas State University, with a degree in Computer Science. She worked as a computer programmer for a couple of years, but decided that wasn’t her passion. She graduated from the Nursing program at Kansas Wesleyan University, and immediately joined the workforce in Nursing. She later received her Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree from Western Governors University.
She has 15 years of nursing experience including employment at Geary Community Hospital, where she served as House Supervisor in charge of day-to-day operations of the hospital reporting to the Director of Nursing. In this role, Johnson assisted all units with medical procedures, medication administration, and patient care-including obstetrics. Johnson has also been the Charge Nurse on the Cardiac Step-down Unit at Salina Regional Health Center and has served as an Adjunct Nursing Professor at Kansas Wesleyan University. Additional nursing roles include working as a school nurse for three local school districts and working for the Dickinson County (Kansas) Health Department.
She brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to her role as Chief Nursing Officer.
Tori Bowers has been with Memorial Health System for nearly six years and brings extensive knowledge of the organization’s financial operations to her role as Chief Financial Officer. A lifelong Abilene resident, she is a graduate of Abilene High School and earned her Associate Degree from Highland Community College and her Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from Newman University in Wichita.
During her time at MHS, Tori has worked closely with leadership and department managers across the system, developing budgets, analyzing financial data, and supporting informed decision-making. Her experience working in the details of MHS financials, along with mentorship from the previous CFO, prepared her well for this leadership role.
As CFO, Tori supports executive leadership and the Board by providing financial oversight and guidance to ensure the long-term strength of Memorial Health System. She is committed to fiscal responsibility so departments have the resources needed to deliver high-quality patient care. Having grown up and now raising her family in Abilene, Tori is proud to serve Dickinson County and the community she calls home.
Tori is married to Matt Bowers, and together they have a son named Maxus. They enjoy the outdoors and spending time with family and friends.
Sara Boyd began her career with Memorial Health System in 2013 as a Licensed Practical Nurse on the ROSE Behavioral Unit. She obtained her licensure from Brown Mackie College in Salina, Kansas, and continued her educational journey by earning both her Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Master of Science in Nursing Leadership and Management from Western Governors University.
Sara served as Nurse Manager for the ROSE Behavioral Unit for eight years before joining the administrative team. She also serves as Chair of the Patient and Family Advisory Council (PFAC) and as Secretary of the Employer of Choice Committee.
Sara and her husband, Jeff, are long-time residents of Abilene. Jeff is an Abilene native, and Sara is originally from Moundridge, Kansas. Together, they have three children: Braxton, who is in grade school, Carli, and Luke. Carli is following in her mother’s footsteps and works as a Registered Nurse at Memorial Health System, while Luke is a student at Kansas State University. They also have a furry family member named Bentley.
In her current role, Sara assists with the daily operations of Memorial Health System. She brings strong clinical knowledge and patient care expertise to the administrative team and has direct oversight of Respiratory Therapy, Laboratory Services, Impact Sports and Fitness, Volunteer Services, Environmental Services, Food and Nutrition Services (Dietitian), Frontier Estates, and Senior Life Solutions.
Dr. Short is from Salina, Kansas. He received his medical degree from KU School of Medicine in 1997, and chose to practice in Abilene to stay close to his family. He has given care to this community for 25 years.
In October 2024, Dr. Short he left his clinic practice position to expand his role as the Affiliate Physician Executive. He also the Wound Care Center physician; seeing patients on Wednesdays and Thursdays, and continues to serve as the Hospice Medical Director.
Dr. Short is a proud father of four children, who were raised in the Abilene community.
