Russ Conroy 

 Russ is retired after a 38-year career at Mercy in Springfield. He has extensive experience in healthcare management, serving as Executive Director of Emergency Management and Safety at Mercy Health System, Director of Ancillary Departments at Mercy Hospital and Clinics, Director of Respiratory Care, Chair of the Mercy Institutional Review Board, Chair of the Mercy Credit Union, Member of the Missouri Hospital Association Emergency Management Board of Directors and Chair of the southwest Missouri Health Care Coalition. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Respiratory Care and a Master’s in Business Administration. Russ and his wife, Mary, enjoy exercising, bike riding and spending time at the lake with family and friends.