ODESSA - The local Memorial Healthcare Clinic hired Brett Antczak as permanent CEO in late February.

Antczak's experience spans over two decades and includes managing clinics and critical access hospitals.

"I was recruited out here," Antczak said. "I came out to interview in November and fell in love with the town."

Antczak said he interviewed with six or seven other hospitals before deciding on Odessa.

"Even though I had offers at larger facilities...It was the staff and the team here at the hospital that made the difference," he said.

He said local employees' passion for what they do m...