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Our Leadership

 

 At Southwestern Medical Center, our passion and purpose is serving Lawton/Ft. Sill and the surrounding areas with the highest quality medical care possible. The health of our community is our top priority and we stay current with emerging medical research and studies to ensure innovative care for all illnesses and injuries. In addition to promoting health, we guarantee our patients a professional, personalized and productive experience by maintaining top safety and quality standards throughout our facility.

Examples of our success in maintaining national standards include being:

  • The first Joint Commission Certified Primary Stroke Center in Southwest Oklahoma
  • The first to receive the Joint Commission Accreditation of Commendation in Lawton
  • The first to receive a three-year accommodation from the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF)
 
 

Leadership Team

The members of our hospital leadership team work diligently to honor our mission, goals and aspirations for this community.

 
 
Richard Boone

Chief Financial Officer

Richard Boone, MBA

Libby Ferguson

Chief Nursing Office

Libby Ferguson, MSN

Kari Garza

Assistant Administrator

Kari Garza, MOT, OTR/L, MBA

 
 

Board of Trustees

The hospital’s Board of Trustees consists of community leaders and physicians who oversee the implementation of forward-thinking practices to improve hospital performance.

 
 

Chairperson

Luanne Gallagher
Fort Sill Liaison

Chief of Staff

Jennifer James, MD
Family Medicine Physician
Southwestern Primary Care

Vice Chief of Staff

Kristie Mason, MD
Family Medicine Physician
Southwestern Primary Care

 

Member

Onreka Johnson
Executive Director/Founder
The Next Step Foundation

Member

Brian Holmes
Manager, Human Resources
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company

Member

Francois du Toit, MD
Family Medicine Physician

 

Member

Jaroslaw Paszkowiak, MD
Family Medicine Physician
Family Medicine Clinic Lawton

Member

Albert Johnson, Jr.
Vice President for University Advancement
Cameron University

Member

Jennifer Sampler
Controller
Bar-S Foods