Shellie D. Shouse, CPA, MBA, FHFMA, FACHE, RHCEOC is Chief Executive Officer of Ohio County Healthcare, a nonprofit rural healthcare system serving western Kentucky. Since becoming CEO in 2022, she has led significant organizational growth, expanding the system from 10 to 14 locations, growing the workforce to approximately 850 employees and 75 providers, and increasing annual net revenue to more than $115 million. With more than 27 years of healthcare leadership experience, Shouse has expertise in executive management, finance, operations, revenue cycle, and strategic growth. She has led the acquisition and integration of specialty physician practices, expansion of outpatient and surgical services, implementation of in-house pathology and electronic health record systems, and execution of major capital and facility modernization projects. Prior to serving as CEO, Shouse was Chief Financial Officer of Ohio County Healthcare from 2017 to 2022, where she played a key role in strengthening the organization’s financial performance and supporting its long-term growth strategy.