Morrow County Health District hires new chief executive officer
Published 11:00 pm Tuesday, July 7, 2026By HermistonHerald. comHEPPNER — The Morrow County Health District announced that Shiloh Erven has been named the new chief executive officer. Erven, who took over the. . .
Published 11:00 pm Tuesday, July 7, 2026By HermistonHerald. comHEPPNER — The Morrow County Health District announced that Shiloh Erven has been named the new chief executive officer. Erven, who took over the position on July 1, comes to Morrow County from Corvallis, where he has worked for Samaritan Health for the past 17 years, most recently as a healthcare executive. His expertise includes both physician practice management and financial management. Erven is no stranger to small-town living. He grew up in rural northern Minnesota, where he developed a passion for ice hockey. He then moved to John Day and graduated from Grant Union High School. He furthered his education at Oregon State University, earning his bachelor of science, and then received his Master of Healthcare Administration from Pacific University. “My family and I are excited to move to a smaller community,” Erven said. “Morrow County has been welcoming and is family-oriented, which aligns with our needs. I am ready to lead with a shared vision and want to hear from community members, employees, and physicians to create a plan that continues to strengthen Morrow County Health District. ”Accustomed to rural healthcareErven said he is looking forward to rural life. “I understand rural healthcare,” he said. “I have lived in rural communities, overseen rural primary clinics in smaller towns, and am familiar with the strengths and challenges of rural living. ”Interim CEO Bob Houser said he is excited to have Erven lead the district. “He brings the skills and innovative means to identify new revenue streams, and I feel strongly employees will benefit under his leadership,” Houser said. Erven said he considers his new role “a real privilege and a great responsibility to honor MCHD’s mission of ‘bringing essential health services to our rural communities that meet the unique needs of the people we serve,’ while protecting and growing access to rural healthcare. ”In his free time, Erven enjoys spending time with his family and is ready to become familiar with the region. “We are excited to explore the local areas and learn about each community,” Erven said. He also enjoys playing golf and ice hockey and has plans to play in the Tri-Cities area.