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Our Team

Administration

Dana Headshot
Kiffani Skukrud
Michael Simoneaux

Dana Gilleland

Chief Executive Officer

Dan Northway

Facilities Director

Kiffani Skukrud

Radiology Director

Michael Simoneaux

Interim Director of Nursing

Linda Noe
Eva Ripley

Linda Noe

Director of Materials and Management, Pharmacy

Heather Staudenmaier

Human Resources Director
Patient Care Coordinator

Shyan Bradfield

Business Officer Supervisor

Steve Hendrickson

IT Director

Eva Ripley

Certified Dietary Manager

Brenda Adler

Brenda Adler

Laboratory Manager

Available Position

House Supervisor of ECF

Providers

Dr. Joleen Falkenburg, MD

Chief of Staff

Dr. Jeffrey Behringer, MD

Medical Director, ER Physician, Trauma Director

Karen Alexander DNP, FNP-C

Family Nurse Practitioner

Dr. Mark Prince, MD

ER Physician

Michael Sprosty, PA

Physicians Assistant,
ER Provider

Patrick Gleason, NP

Nurse Practitioner,
ER Provider

Hospital Board

Travis Krein

Travis Krein

Board Chair

JV Bolden

JV Boldon

Vice Chair

Dan Hanson

Dan Hanson

Treasurer

Randi Ross

Board Member

Connie Volk

Connie Volk

Board Member

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921 S. BALLANCEE
P.O. BOX 780
LUSK, WYOMING 82225

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Dr. Joleen Falkenburg

Monday and Wednesday from 8:00 AM through 5:00 PM

Tuesday and Thursday from 8:00 AM through 3:00 PM

Karen Alexander NP

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 8:00 AM through 5:00 PM

Wednesday from 8:00 AM through 12:00 PM

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Dana Gilleland

Chief Executive Officer

Hi, I’m Dana. I was born and raised in a tiny town in North Georgia where I attended my local college, North Georgia College and State University. I received my Bachelors of Science in Finance and then continued onto Brenau University in Gainesville, GA to gain additional knowledge and education in Healthcare Management. I’ve spent over 17 years in Healthcare Financial Management ranging from large to small hospitals including building out hospital financial systems.

I enjoy the smaller hospital environment as I believe leadership teams can implement real change in smaller hospital settings. My goal is to always ensure Niobrara County Hospital District is here to serve the community of Lusk and provide the best patient care possible. I enjoy reading, traveling and horseback riding during my free time. I love the ability to go ride horses in the openness of Wyoming and enjoy the beauty it offers. If I’m off traveling one weekend, it may be the city of Denver or the beaches of St. John USVI.

Dan Northway

Facilities Director

I’ve been involved in Healthcare for approximately 26 years and have enjoyed the daily different challenges that come from working in a healthcare setting. I started out working for an Electrical Contractor wiring a specials room for a hospital, then working for the hospital as a maintenance electrician. From that position, I have worked for an Electrical/Mechanical Engineering firm as a construction inspector and worked for a large Construction Company adding on a large addition to the main hospital. My wife and I moved to Lusk 6 years ago to be near her parents and to assist on their ranch if needed. I have had the privilege to work for Niobrara Community Hospital for the last 6 years and have enjoyed seeing the progress the organization has made in providing great patient care to the community. 

Kiffani Skukrud

Kiffani Skukrud

Radiology Supervisor

I grew up and graduated from Lusk in 2013. I then went to Casper College and graduated from the Radiology program in 2018 and moved back to work at the hospital in June. While working I finished my CT Certification in 2020. When not working I’m typically at home playing with my 2 dogs, Harley and Buck. In my time off I enjoy leaving town to go hiking in South Dakota with my mom and sister or working on the vintage cars with my father.

Michael Simoneaux

Mike Simoneaux

Interim Director of Nursing

Hi, I’m Mike. I was born in a small town in Louisiana but have lived in Wyoming for over 30 years. I am a registered nurse, graduating from Casper College in 2006. My early nursing career started at Wyoming Medical Center primarily in the ICU. I have been a flight nurse for Wyoming Life Flight for almost 11 years. I began teaching outreach classes at this organization in 2018 and fell in love with the organization and its people. After completing my Masters of Science in Nursing Education, I was hired as an educator and infection control manager. I was able to build our trauma program with the help of my team at NCHD. I am the interim Director of Nursing and enjoy the challenges of this new role. I am married with four children and have two grandchildren. I love playing all types of music, cooking, and running. I am so grateful to be a part of this team and this community!

Linda Noe

Linda Noe

Director of Materials and Management, Pharmacy

I am the Director of Materials Management and a Certified Pharmacy Tech.  I have worked at Niobrara County Hospital District for ten years.  I worked at the pharmacy in Lusk for approximately 20 years; starting at Sperry Drug working for Pat Sperry and continuing at Rawhide Drug when the pharmacy changed ownership to Kirk Bemis before coming to NCHD.  

Heather Staudenmaier

Patient Care Coordinator and Advertising and Marketing

Hello and nice to meet you! Welcome to Patient services and Advertising and Marketing! I have been with NCHD for 6 years. I love being able to serve our community and patients here at NCHD. I live in Harrison, NE and have a husband and two kids. We live on a ranch of which we lease out and run our own hunting outfitter’s business: Hat Creek Valley Outfitters. Don’t be afraid to stop by and see our wonderful hospital!

Shyan Bradfield

Business Officer Supervisor

Hi! I’m Shyan. I was born and raised in West Texas, where I transitioned from TV broadcasting to clinical business office billing which transitioned to billing positions in 2 major hospitals and a mental health facility before moving to the Chicago area in 2014. There I worked for a Rural Health Clinic and a small community hospital; this experience led to being recruited to join Niobrara County Hospital here in Lusk.

My husband, Bob, and I have 5 kids with the oldest being our only girl. We have one left at home who just entered high school. I quickly fell in love with the community here and enjoy helping solve billing and insurance questions. When I’m not at work, you can catch me on a boat fishing or off on an adventure with my family.

Steve Hendrickson

IT Specialist-CMIT Solutions

Steve Hendrickson is a lifetime technologist. He began his technology career in 1988 and has never looked back. His diploma of “Great Distinction” from Owens Graduate School of Banking and Technology at Vanderbilt helps him excel in finding the pain points in systems and develop solutions that people need. Being in the technology trenches and progressing into C-level management positions, Steve understands what it takes to deliver high quality results.

Steve has been recognized for exemplary leadership skills and develops highly motivated focused teams that successfully meet and surpass objectives. Having positions in financial institutions, Steve understands the need for security and what it takes to provide solutions to protect data.

Eva Ripley

Eva Ripley

Certified Dietary Manager

My name is Eva Ripley, my husband and I have lived in Platte County (Wheatland and Glendo) since 1978. I have worked in several places that required cooking capabilities and knowledge of how the dietary department work, I also owned my own restaurant while my boys were growing up in Glendo. I have two cocker spaniels, Bella and Emma, which I often refer to as my girls (both are very spoiled!) I love riding my 4-wheeler, riding my Harley Trike, going to Amish Auctions in Montana and most any place I can find one. I enjoy working in my yard, building things with wood and sewing. My girls are usually always by my side whenever I am doing something. I have enjoyed being able to use my Certified Dietary Manager’s certificate here at NCHD.

Brenda Adler

Brenda Adler

Laboratory Manager

Medical Technologist (ASCP) with 29 years of experience in the field.  I started my career in a small physician’s office working as a Laboratory Technician and then became their Laboratory Manager.  After several years I moved to a larger Pediatric Clinic as their Laboratory Manager.  I have also worked in a larger hospital as a Night Tech and in a critical access hospital as a Laboratory Manager.  Laboratory work is my passion.  My goal is to ensure that every patient, young and old, receives fast, accurate lab results in their hometown laboratory.  
I have 2 grown children, 2 grandchildren.  I was born and raised in South Dakota and have made my permanent home Wyoming.  I enjoy reading books and spending time with my family on my down time.

Karen Alexander

Family Nurse Practitioner

Karen Alexander holds a Doctor of Nurse Practitioner degree with a family practice concentration. Before obtaining her DNP, she worked for several years as a registered nurse in acute care settings including medical-surgical and oncology. She also spent a short time working in a research rehabilitation hospital that focused on rare and complex conditions. Karen is a life-long learner and is always eager to learn new and different things. She recently finished training in Botox injections for aesthetics. In her spare time, besides enjoying time with family, she works side by side with her husband Kelly operating and managing their Mustangs for Veterans and First Responders non-profit program.

Travis Krein

Travis Krein

Board Chair

Travis was born and raised in Lusk, Wyoming. He’s a fourth-generation rancher in Niobrara County. He and his wife Katie have 5 daughters ages 11-21. He owns and operates livestock and real estate businesses in multiple states. He is passionate about Niobrara Community Hospital and sees it as an absolute necessity for our community.

JV Bolden

JV Boldon

Vice Chair

JV was born and raised in Lusk, Wyoming. He likes to contribute to the community in many ways, and one of those ways is his business that he has owned for 10 years. JV and his wife enjoy raising their children in the community he was able to grow up in.

Randi Ross

Board Member

Randi Ross has served on Niobrara County Hospital District Board since 2015 and is currently the Secretary. A Lusk native, she returned in 2005 as the Business Office Manager when the hospital reopened. She subsequently served as CFO and interim CEO at the hospital. She was the Office Manager for Abraxas Petroleum Corporation from 2008-2022. She is currently employed as the Executive Director of the Niobrara Senior Center. In addition to her work on the hospital board she is active in her church and is president of the Hospital Auxiliary. She has previously served on the Library Board, Chamber of Commerce Board and Niobrara Health Fair committee. When not volunteering in the community she enjoys gardening, playing pinochle, spending time with her grandchildren and is an avid Wyoming Cowboys fan.

Connie Volk

Connie Volk

Board Member

Connie has been in the nursing profession for about 30 years in a wide variety of patient care roles including mission work in Haiti. She obtained her master’s degree in nursing leadership and management and worked in supervisory and director positions in the private sector before joining the Veteran Affairs. Currently she is retired and enjoying living in Lusk with her husband Ben. They have three children and five grandchildren.