Clinic hires permanent CEO

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 made him want to join the team.

Antczak said his goals for this year are getting through the hospital remodel and construction.

"Right now, it's just getting us through our remodel project," Antczak said. "Where we are redoing all the flooring and painting throughout the hospital."

Antczak said the construction is also in full swing.

"Of course, the construction project," Antczak said. "Which includes a new ambulance bay, purchasing a storage area for supplies and the new CT scanner."

Antczak holds importance in participating in the community.

"If I am going to live here, I want to be involved in the community." Antczak said.

He said he attended a few sporting events and went to the crab feed in February.

"I am slowly easing myself in," Antczack said. "But I am excited to get involved."

Antczak earned his bachelor's degree from the University of Utah and his master's in healthcare administration from the University of Des Moines.

He has three adult children. Aly lives with her husband, Dylan, in Iowa City.

His oldest son Andrew moved to Arizona with his fiancee to pursue new job opportunities. His youngest son Brett is pursuing his degree in finance/accounting.