Michael Hassell

Michael is the Chief Executive Officer of Melissa Memorial Hospital, a 15 bed Critical Access Facility located in rural Northeast Colorado. He has deep healthcare roots beginning as a Paramedic. His professional journey saw him rise through the facilities and allied health side of hospital administration working in both big city and small town organizations. Michael is a Fellow of both the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE) and the National Rural Healthcare Association (Fellow-NRHA). In addition to holding an MBA, Michael has a BS focused on Organizational Leadership and an AS in Emergency Medical Services. Passionate about the opportunities afforded by higher education, Michael is always eager to help students refine and achieve their professional goals.