The Network Behind the Care.

Dr. Brian Bell joined the organization in 2016 as Vice President and Chief Medical Officer and was named President and Chief Executive Officer in 2025. He is board certified in both family medicine and hospice and palliative medicine, and is one of only a few Fellows in the Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine in the state.

Dr. Bell has worked in hospice care since 2006 and is currently on the faculty at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, where he teaches hospice and palliative medicine fellows.

He serves on the Professional Education Committee of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization, now part of the National Alliance for Care at Home, and has given multiple lectures to UAMS case management students on hospice and palliative care.

Dr. Bell has served on the Arkansas Physicians Orders for Life Sustaining Treatments (POLST) Taskforce since 2017 and worked with the legislature and others on its passage. Previously, he was on faculty at two medical schools in South Carolina and started the first hospice and palliative medicine fellowship in that state in 2014.

Stacy Harberson is a healthcare executive with deep clinical roots and more than two decades of progressive leadership experience in rural and critical access hospital settings. She serves as Chief Executive Officer of Howard Memorial Hospital in Nashville, Arkansas, where she oversees organizational operations, financial performance, strategic planning, and a culture of excellence focused on quality, safety, and patient-centered care. She partners closely with the Board of Directors, medical staff, leadership team, and community stakeholders to guide the hospital’s strategic direction, strengthen workforce engagement, and ensure long-term sustainability.

Prior to becoming CEO in 2024, Stacy served as Howard Memorial’s Chief Operating Officer, leading operational execution of strategic initiatives and working directly with department leaders to align performance, workflows, and resources with organizational goals. Before moving into executive roles, she spent a decade as Director of Radiology, providing hands-on leadership for a full suite of radiology services and managing budgeting and capital planning, productivity and staffing, performance improvement, contract negotiations, and regulatory readiness — including a strong track record of deficiency-free MQSA mammography inspections and nuclear medicine surveys.

Stacy holds a Master of Science in Business Administration, a Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Imaging Sciences, an Associate of Science in Radiologic Technology, and a diploma in Nuclear Medicine. She is board certified in healthcare management as a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives and registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Radiography, Mammography, Nuclear Medicine, and Computed Tomography. She was recently accepted into a Doctor of Health Administration program.

She holds certifications as a Maxwell Leadership Certified Coach, Speaker, Trainer, and Behavioral Analysis Trainer. Professionally, she has contributed nationally through roles with the ARRT as a Mammography Item Writer and Exam Committee Member, has served as a professional mentor through the ASRT, and currently serves as an ASRT Management Delegate and board member at large for the Arkansas Society of Radiologic Technologists. Stacy sits on the Advisory Council of the Area Agency on Aging of Southwest Arkansas and is a member of the American Hospital Association Rural Health Services Committee. She is active in PEO and Rotary.

Ken Kelley is a seasoned EMS leader with over 38 years of experience as a paramedic, educator, and emergency manager. He is President & CEO of ProMed Ambulance and a respected figure in the Arkansas EMS community. Ken holds a BBA from Southern Arkansas University, completed paramedic training at Texarkana College, and furthered his EMS management education at Rural/Metro University in Scottsdale, Arizona.

A dedicated educator, Ken retired after 28 years as Professor and EMS Program Director at South Arkansas Community College. Twice named Arkansas EMS Instructor of the Year (1996, 2018), he was also a national finalist for the Mary Ann Talley National EMT Instructor of the Year Award. His contributions to EMS education earned him recognition from the National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development at the University of Texas at Austin.

Beyond education, Ken is a Certified Ambulance Compliance Officer, Certified Ambulance Financial Officer, Certified Ambulance Privacy Officer, and Certified Ambulance Coder. He has served in numerous leadership roles, including past president of the Arkansas Ambulance Association and as an advisor to multiple Arkansas governors on EMS and trauma system policies. He continues in that capacity as Government Affairs Chair for the ArAA.

In 2019, Ken was inducted into the Arkansas EMS Hall of Fame for his lifelong dedication to EMS advancement. Outside of work, he enjoys golf, traveling, reading, tennis, pickleball, and time with family.

Brigitte McDonald is the Chief Executive Officer of 1st Choice Healthcare, Inc., a non-profit organization operating six community health center clinic locations in Corning, Pocahontas, Walnut Ridge, Ash Flat, Paragould, and Salem. She has been involved with community health centers for over 29 years in health center management and obtained her Bachelor of Science degree from Arkansas State University.

Brigitte currently serves with Community Health Centers of Arkansas and is a member of the National Association of Community Health Centers. She also serves on the Arkansas Methodist Medical Center Foundation Board of Directors, the Arkansas State University School of Nursing Advisory Council, and the Northeast Arkansas Opioid Coalition, and is a past president of the Corning Area Chamber of Commerce. She chairs the Corning Cares Campaign of the Arkansas Methodist Medical Center Foundation, which raised money for new ambulances for the city of Corning in 2009 and 2014.

Her notable service includes seven years as President of the Board of Directors of Community Health Centers of Arkansas, Inc., five years on the National Association of Community Health Centers Board of Directors, and terms as Vice President and President of the Corning Chamber of Commerce.

Jay Quebedeaux serves as president of regional hospitals for Baptist Health, the Little Rock-based health care system. He oversees five of the system’s regional facilities in Arkadelphia, Heber Springs, Malvern, Monticello, and Stuttgart, and serves as president for Baptist Health Medical Center – Hot Spring County and Baptist Health Medical Center – Arkadelphia.

Before coming to Baptist Health in 2022, Quebedeaux was CEO of the Mena Regional Health System for seven years. He was also CEO and COO at Sabine Medical Center in Many, Louisiana, and CEO of North Metro Medical Center in Jacksonville. He has additionally held leadership roles in Texas and Colorado.

Quebedeaux earned his Master of Business Administration from Amberton University in Garland, Texas, and a Bachelor of Business Administration from Lamar University in Beaumont, Texas.

Jerry White is a dedicated rural healthcare leader who believes that everyone deserves access to quality care, no matter where they live. He brings a strong financial and operational background to his work, helping rural clinics remain sustainable while continuing to meet the needs of the communities they serve.

Throughout his career, Jerry has focused on strengthening rural healthcare organizations, supporting care teams, and building partnerships that improve access to care close to home. His experience allows him to balance sound financial stewardship with patient-centered decision-making — an especially critical skill in resource-limited rural settings.

Grounded in a genuine commitment to rural communities, Jerry is passionate about advancing practical, financially responsible solutions that improve access and outcomes for patients across Arkansas.