Chief Executive Officer
Chief Financial Officer
Eric joined the Senior Leadership Team at Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital in January 2023. Eric is a Marine Corps combat veteran. He has worked in various accounting roles over the past 25 years, including working for several healthcare organizations.
Before completing a Master’s of Business Administration from Keller Graduate School of Management, he gained broad experience as an accountant working in mortgage banking, manufacturing, broadcast media, and global logistics. After completing his master’s degree in 2011, Eric entered the healthcare industry as CFO at Idaho State Hospital South, an inpatient psychiatric hospital. He went on to lead a larger and more complex inpatient psychiatric hospital system in the state of Oregon in 2015. To diversify his experience in healthcare leadership, Eric began working in Critical Access Hospitals in 2019.
Eric grew up ranching with his father, a respected cattleman, in a rural community in the Snake River Valley of Idaho. He has a passion for delivering effective healthcare services to the communities he lives in. Eric is familiar with the challenges and opportunities facing the healthcare industry in rural areas, having worked in rural communities in Idaho, Alaska, and Oregon before joining Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital.
Eric is recognized as a thought leader in the healthcare industry and is often invited to speak at various conferences and industry events.
Eric believes that a successful healthcare entity is one that effectively blends the competing constraints of financial efficiency and clinical excellence through a collaborative effort between the business operations and clinical operations teams. He believes that the success of any healthcare system is dependent upon effectively understanding the needs of the patients and the community it serves.
Eric is currently pursuing a Doctor of Health Administration at Central Michigan University. He is a member of the United Way, the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), and the American Legion.
Eric enjoys spending his time outdoors with his wife, Ann, and they both enjoy kayaking, hiking, and surfing during the summer. During the winter, they enjoy snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, and snowboarding.
Eric J. Price, MBA, Chief Fina… – Becker’s Healthcare Podcast – Apple Podcasts
Below are a few articles from Becker’s Hospital Review that featured Eric.
What 91 healthcare leaders say they need most to thrive
One of the greatest challenges of the last five years has been the level of uncertainty and volatility in both operational and financial trends. This is in part due to the challenges of emerging from the pandemic and the impact that had on forecasting and volume trending and the corresponding impact on financial trends. The more complex the hospital system, the more variables get introduced into strategic planning. Having confidence in the operational and financial data and forecasts being presented at the C-suite level will be critical for effective decision-making. Having accurate projections and predictive analytics will be crucial in effectively navigating the complex operational, regulatory, and financial landscape facing the industry in the next five years.
Big opportunities ahead for 55 health systems – Becker’s Hospital Review | Healthcare News & Analysis
Our biggest growth opportunity over the next two to three years would be to continue to expand access to our specialty services as well as evaluating ways to become more efficient and cost-effective for the delivery of all care areas. We are also working to improve the quality and content of data which we are capturing in order to deliver information to our Board, CEO, and key stakeholders as we navigate the next few years. Being able to understand the reasons the trends we are seeing in utilization of services are occurring will assist us in managing growth opportunities and reducing avoidable costs. Effective strategic management requires accurate, timely, and effective financial and operational metrics.
Chief Nursing Officer (CNO)
Scott Blixt was born in Sault Ste. Marie, MI and raised in the Township of Ishpeming and graduated from Westwood H.S. Scott served in the U.S. Navy as a Corpsman for 5 years active duty. Scott lived abroad in Bahrain for 3 years, while in the military. He attended Northern Michigan University where he graduated with his BSN (RN). He has achieved his Master’s in Healthcare Administration through Walden University. He completed a CEO certification course through the National Rural Health Association (NRHA).
Scott’s medical background spans over 27 years of experience. He has worked in Military Medical Hospitals and Clinics, Hospital systems, Federally Qualified Health Clinics, and now a Critical Access Hospital setting. Scott is a member of American Organization of Nurse Executives (AONE) and the Michigan Organization of Nurse Leaders (MONL).
Scott was trained in LEAN concepts and has participated in several process improvements. He currently serves on the City Park & Recreation Board. He assists with coaching High School sports. He volunteers in many community events and is the president of the local bowling league.
Scott enjoys the outdoors, where he can fish, hunt, golf and explore.
Scott is married to Rochell and has two children (Bryce and Malia) who are very active in sports.
Human Resources Director
Sherry Arnold serves as the Human Resources Director at Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital, where she is committed to supporting employees, strengthening workplace culture, and helping the organization attract and retain exceptional healthcare professionals.
Sherry earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing from Lake Superior State University. She also holds an Associate of Applied Science degree in Healthcare Risk Management and Quality Review through the Michigan Hospital Association and Lansing Community College. She is an active member of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) and remains dedicated to staying current with best practices in human resources and healthcare leadership.
With more than 30 years of leadership experience in healthcare, Sherry brings extensive knowledge in human resources, quality improvement, risk management, regulatory compliance, and organizational development. She previously served as Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital’s Director of Quality Improvement & Risk Management from 1993 to 2016 before returning to the organization as Human Resources Director.
A lifelong resident of Manistique, Sherry is proud to serve the community she calls home. She and her husband, Gerald (Jason), have two children and one grandchild. Outside of work, Sherry enjoys spending time with family, traveling, and creating memorable holiday celebrations.
Director of Rural Health & Specialty Clinics
Marc (Tiger) received his Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from Finlandia University. After graduation he began his nursing career in Colorado at a psychiatric hospital. While working he began his pursuit to obtain his master’s degree and graduated from the University of Phoenix with a Master’s in Health Care Administration and Nursing. Prior to moving to Manistique he worked as a Patient Care Director in Minneapolis, MN.
Marc is originally from the UP and enjoys spending time with family, four wheeling, and playing/coaching hockey. He is married to Emily and has three kids (Bauer, Cooper and Ryann).
Director of Compliance/Quality
Kimberly received her Bachelors of Science in Business Administration at Central Michigan University and her LPN degree at Gogebic Community College several years later. She has years of experience in management and marketing along with serving as an AmeriCorps Volunteer where she served disadvantaged youth in education before entering the health care field.
Kimberly graduated at the top of her nursing class. She enjoys flower gardening, painting and camping.
Kimberly was elected to the Ontonagon School Board and severed as secretary. She was also a 4-H Leader, Catechist and a member of the Drum and Bugle Corps of Ontonagon. She presently serves on the City Council for Manistique as Mayor pro tem.
Kimberly is married to John and they have two children and two grandchildren. Her husband is the high school principal and together they spend time traveling to visit family, camping and planning their retirement!!
Marketing Director
Sara received her Honors Bachelor’s Degree with a double major in psychology and criminology at the University of Western in Ontario, Canada. Sara worked as a counselor for several years before her career in business and marketing. Prior to her role at Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital (SMH), she was the director of a wellness club in Sault Ste. Marie, ON Canada. Her passion for holistic health and wellness sparked her interest in the health care marketing field.
Sara has years of experience planning special events and fundraisers for various organizations. Sara serves as the Chair for the Community Staff Relations Team at SMH which allows her to plan events and create community partnerships. She is responsible for coordinating the Feeding America Mobile Food Trucks in the area, the annual Community Health Fair, Gala Fundraiser, and the Festival of Trees.
Sara currently serves as the board chair for the Superior Health Foundation in Marquette, MI. Superior Health Foundation offers health centered grants to non-profits across the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.
Sara resides in Manistique with her husband and son. She is originally from Sault Ste. Marie, ON Canada and has traveled the world (Australia, Thailand, Fiji, Europe) prior to her move to the United States. She enjoys the outdoors, adventure travel and spending time with family.
Executive Assistant
Kris received her associate’s degree at Bay de Noc Community College.
She has been employed at Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital since November 1987. She serves in the role as Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer, and Secretary to the Board of Trustees. Until January 2026 her duties also included Medical Staff Credentials Clerk, and for the first ten years she was also Personnel Manager.
Kris was born and raised in the Manistique area; she is married with a daughter and a stepson. She enjoys traveling, golfing, walking, bicycling, camping, side-by-side rides, spending time outdoors exploring the UP, and time with her family.
Everyone in the ambulatory care/outpatient surgery were great!! They all made me feel very comfortable and did a great job!!! thank you to the whole outpatient staff and Doctor Rayner..I would recommend Schoolcraft or patient to anyone in need of surgery
Reviewer: Jeremy Sitkoski
out of 5 stars
The care that was provided by The nurses (Cindy, Felicia Ruth) and staff was exceptional. The entire staff was very friendly and made you feel welcome. We received a call from Felicia the next day to check on my husband to check his pain level and do a follow up. The surgery area from check in to check out was well organized, clean, and up to date. Thank you to all of you for what you do so well and everything beyond your normal duties.
Reviewer: Maureen DesChamps
5 out of 5 stars
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