Administration

nullCINDY CARSTENS, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Cindy Carstens has worked in the health care industry since 1981 and came to Stewart Memorial Community Hospital in the summer of 2008. She earned her Associate Degree of Nursing from Iowa Central Community College in Fort Dodge, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Phoenix and a Master’s in Healthcare Administration from Des Moines University.

Cindy is a Top 100 Nurses recipient in Iowa and belongs to the Iowa Organization of Nurse Leaders. She currently serves on the following committees or boards: Iowa Central Nursing Advisory Committee, Calhoun County Board of Health, Calhoun County Disaster Coalition, and IHA Advocacy Committee. 

Carstens is a member of the Rockwell City Rotary and has volunteered time to the SMCH “This is Home Project” since it’s conception.

Cindy and her husband Alan have three grown children: Matt, Jenni, and Curtis; two grandsons: Brandon and Layne; and five granddaughters; Cassidy, Tyler, Calleigh, Ebyn and Madesyn. In her free time, Cindy enjoys attending her grandchildren’s sporting events and cattle shows, reading, traveling, and camping with friends and family.

nullJIM HENKENIUS, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

Since 1989, Jim Henkenius has served as the CFO at Stewart Memorial Community Hospital. The Iowa native earned his Bachelor Degree in Accounting from Briar Cliff College in Sioux City.

Henkenius is a member of the Health Financial Management Association (HFMA) and is active with his children’s activities, church and community. He is a volunteer 5th-6th grade Football coach and 6th grade boys’ Basketball coach for Southern Cal Schools. He is also a board member of The Kids Spot Day Care, Committee member for the Lake City Pool Fundraiser, Usher and Finance committee member at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, and a volunteer worker at the Capri Theatre.

Jim and his wife Jodi are the parents of five children, Chelsey, Ashley, Derrick, Emily and Joshua. In addition to being involved with his family and church, Jim enjoys golfing and doing crossword puzzles.

nullANN LENGELING, CHIEF NURSING OFFICER

Throughout her nursing career, Ann Lengeling has held many roles. She began as an aide and, as she advanced her education, worked as a licensed practical nurse, and as a registered nurse before earning her bachelor of science in nursing from the University of Iowa. Over the years she’s worked on the inpatient floor and as an emergency room nurse in a hospital on all kinds of shifts, including nights and weekends.

Her most recent role was with Kindred Hospice as Executive Director.  While Ann feels strongly about hospice care, she says she missed providing care for acute patients in the hospital. “My leadership goals led me back to the hospital setting.”

Ann and her husband, Nate, have three children: Grace, Wade, and Nora. The family enjoys spending time together while camping and kayaking.

null LEIGH MILLER, CHIEF CLINIC OFFICER

Leigh Miller assumed the role of Stewart Memorial Community Hospital’s Chief Clinic Officer on April 17, 2023.

Leigh’s role here at SMCH encompasses a wide scope of duties. In general, she directs, supervises and coordinates the overall healthcare operations for McCrary-Rost and Stewart Memorial clinics. This means it’s her job to arrange quality, reliable, safe care in a fiscally responsible manner to ensure future generations have access to that care as well.

Leigh has been a resident of the Stanhope area her entire life, which has created a passion in her for giving back to small communities. Her family is often involved in town celebrations, Lion’s Club, and other events, and currently, she serves as Vice President of the South Hamilton School Board, while her husband Brian is the mayor of Stanhope.