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Our Team

Administration

Dana Headshot
Kiffani Skukrud
Christina Zumbrennen

Dana Gilleland

Chief Executive Officer

Dan Northway

Facilities Director

Kiffani Skukrud

Radiology Director

Christina Zumbrennen

Director of Clinical Services

Linda Noe
Eva Ripley

Linda Noe

Director of Materials and Management, Pharmacy

Heather Staudenmaier

Patient Care Coordinator and Advertising and Marketing

Shyan Bradfield

Business Officer Supervisor

Steve Hendrickson

IT Director

Eva Ripley

Certified Dietary Manager

Brenda Adler

Brenda Adler

Laboratory Manager

Available Position

Human Resources Manager

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

Barb Finley

Board Member

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Open 24/7 for emergencies 
and critical care.

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

Clinic Hours

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.

Christina Zumbrennen

Christina Zumbrennen

Director of Clinical Services

Christina has been in the healthcare field for over 27 years.   She obtained her certification from a community college in Missouri. During her career, Christina has worked in a variety of healthcare settings, including hospitals, long-term care facilities, pediatrics, corrections and home health. Christina believes in focusing on the whole person when caring for her patients. She is passionate about providing quality care while remaining mindful of her patients’ individual preferences and needs. In addition to her career in nursing, she enjoys spending time reading, hunting and going on adventures with her husband, Mike.  And she loves spoiling her dogs and grandchildren.

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.