Livingston HealthCare’s Leadership Team
Meet the Leaders of Our Day-to-Day Operations
Livingston HealthCare is managed by a team of highly-trained, experienced
professionals. These leaders answer to a
board of directors populated by community members. Check out their profiles below to get
to know more about who they are and what they do. The managers and board
of directors work together to set the strategic objectives of Livingston
HealthCare and help keep the organization focused on its mission to serve
through quality healthcare.
Angela Linden, RN, MHA, Interim Chief Executive Officer
Angela Linden, RN, MHA, is Livingston HealthCare’s Interim CEO. Angela
is a nationally respected health care leader who began as a critical care
and emergency medicine nurse. She has broad experience in executive health
care leadership, with a focus on helping hospitals and health care organizations
with strategic planning and CEO search support. Angela received her Bachelor
of Health Arts in Health Care Administration and Management from the University
of St. Francis and completed her master’s degree from Des Moines
University. She has strong capabilities in strategic and financial planning,
productivity improvement, large-scale project implementation, relationship
and consensus building. Outside of work, Angela enjoys traveling, hiking
and competing in triathlons.
Kris Kester, VP of Finance
Kris Kester became the VP of Finance in July of 2021, after serving as
Finance Director at Livingston HealthCare since July of 2019, and Controller
since 2018. Prior to coming to Livingston HealthCare, Kris was a Medicare
Auditor for Noridian and the Controller and Director of Human Resources
for the University of Providence—a ministry of Providence Health
and Services in Great Falls, MT. Kris has a Bachelor’s in Accounting
from Montana State University Bozeman, as well as a Master’s of
Business Administration with a focus in Healthcare Administration from
Grantham University in Lenexa, Kansas, and is a Certified Grants Management
Accountant. As VP of Finance, Kris oversees the finance, payroll, accounting,
patient financial services, medical records, coding and transcription
departments at Livingston HealthCare.
In his free time, Kris is active in the community as a member of the Bozeman
Symphonic Choir, serves on the board for CASA of Park and Sweet Grass
Counties, previously served on the Board of Regents for Pacific Lutheran
University in Tacoma, WA, for 6 years, and enjoys time with family and
the many outdoor activities that the area has to offer.
Stacy Kohler, RN, VP of Patient Care Services
Kathleen Cahill, VP of Ambulatory Services
Kathleen Cahill joined the Livingston HealthCare team as the VP of Ambulatory
Services in October 2022. She brings extensive experience in operations
and fiscal management, setting strategic direction and fostering strong
medical staff loyalty and commitment. She has demonstrated experience
in effectively managing a complex healthcare organization—consistently
leading to exceptional organizational and team performance.
Her career focus is improving the health and well-being of individuals,
giving underserved populations a clear voice and establishing community
outreach programs focused on respect for all people. Kathleen consistently
demonstrates a sincere understanding of the value of diversity with proven
abilities in leading culture change with holistic strategies that integrate
all stakeholders with a shared vision.
Kathleen loves the outdoors—horseback riding, hiking, walking her
dogs, camping, golf, skiing, snowshoeing, photography and gardening. Kathleen
and her two dogs, Griswald and Poppy, look forward to becoming actively
involved in the Livingston community.