Administration and Departments

Maggie Hudson, MBA

President & CEO

The staff members at Santiam Hospital are committed to delivering the best possible care to our patients. With highly trained medical staff and advanced healthcare technology, we strive to make your visit as comfortable as possible.

We value your feedback, as you are the most important person in your healthcare team. We are “your partner in good health,” providing the healthcare expertise to help you heal in a safe and compassionate environment.

Thank you for choosing Santiam Hospital. Consider us your partner in good health.

Sherri Steele, RN, BSN, MSN

Chief Nursing Officer (CNO)

Sherri Steele is a health care professional with 37 years of highly varied experience, including clinical practice, management and leadership. She joined Santiam in 2017 as Chief Nursing Officer; prior to that she was Chief Nursing Officer at Providence Medford Medical Center in Medford, Oregon where she was responsible for all nursing departments in the 168-bed hospital. Sherri served on the Providence Oregon Regional Nursing Leadership Council, was a member of the Area Trauma Advisory Board and North West Organization for Nurse Executives. She was a finalist for Nurse of the Year for Oregon in 2012. As an administrator, Sherri is skilled in labor relations, collaboration, performance management, physician relations, strategic planning and project management. 

Sherri began her healthcare career in the United States Air Force, where she trained as a Medical Service Specialist and EMT; after an honorable discharge, she worked as a medical assistant and phlebotomist. She holds a nursing degree from College of Notre Dame of Maryland University in Baltimore, and earned a master’s degree in Nursing with a specialty in Healthcare Administration from Walden University. Prior to moving to Oregon, she worked at Franklin Square Hospital in Baltimore, where she rose from staff nurse to manager of 117 nurses. 

“Community is a group of individuals who share common interests and goals,” says Sherri. “At Santiam Hospital, we are committed to providing great healthcare and being a source of support for our community.”

Steve Vets, DO

Chief Medical Officer (CMO)

Dr. Steve Vets is our CMO and one of our Emergency Department physicians. He has been with Santiam Hospital for more than 7 years.

In his free time, Dr. Vets enjoys cooking and eating, travel and exploration of the NW, photography, and gardening. He has been married for 13 years to the most patient and understanding woman and has two children and a dog.

When asked what community means to Dr. Vets, this was his response:

“Community is a shared experience and interconnection among people that care for one another.”

Rachael Seeder, CPA, CHFP

Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Rachael Seeder is our Chief Financial Officer at Santiam Hospital and has been a valued member of our team for over 19 years.

When asked what community means to Rachael, this was her response:

“To me, community means a sense of belonging in the place where you work, play, and live.”