Avera has announced that President and CEO Bob Sutton will be stepping down due to a recently diagnosed serious medical condition.
Sutton has been with Avera since 2013 and served in roles that include Regional President and CEO of Avera St. Mary’s Hospital in Pierre and Senior Vice President of Community Relations.
Sutton’s last day at Avera will be September 30.
Avera said Monday that an executive search firm is being retained and a national search will start in the coming months for the next leader of the Avera Health system.
