Vista Health System names new CEO

WAUKEGAN – Jonathan Rozenfeld has been named chief executive officer of Vista Health System, effective Nov. 22.

Rozenfeld brings more than 30 years of progressive health care leadership experience in acute tertiary and ambulatory settings. His most recent experience includes roles throughout the Midwest, including president at SSM Health St. Mary’s in Madison, Wisconsin, chief operating officer at Alexian Brothers Health System in the Chicago metropolitan area and interim president and CEO of Hospital Sisters Health System St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, Illinois.

“The Vista Health System team is an outstanding group of clinical leaders, physicians, nurses and staff with a shared goal of continually improving the patient experience and high-quality care,” Rozenfeld said in a news release. “I equally share those goals as I join the team and look forward to becoming a part of the Waukegan and northern Lake County community.”

“We are thrilled to have Jon join Vista Health System and bring with him not only decades of impressive experience but a passion for improving the patient experience and providing high-quality care,” said Eleanor Murkey, chairwoman of the Vista board of trustees, said in the release. “We are also grateful to Vista’s former CEO, Norman Stephens, who recently retired after more than four years of leadership, and Jerry Dooley, for his service and dedication while serving as interim CEO.”

Rozenfeld earned his Master of Business Administration from the University of Pennsylvania.