DAUBY NAMED IN 118 RURAL HOSPITAL AND HEALTH SYSTEM PRESIDENTS AND CEOS TO KNOW

Randall Dauby, CEO of Pinckneyville Community Hospital, was recognized in Becker’s Hospital Review, 118 Rural Hospital and Health System CEOs to Know in 2025.  Rural hospitals play a vital role in bringing high-quality care to patients in remote areas, eliminating the need for long travel while ensuring excellent healthcare access close to home. At the helm of these essential institutions are CEOs who wear many hats to keep their communities healthy and supported.

The leaders featured on this list are driving growth by expanding services, upgrading facilities and building skilled teams. Despite challenges like the pandemic and nationwide staffing shortages, these executives have implemented resilient strategies to keep their hospitals thriving for the long haul.

Randall Dauby. CEO of Pinckneyville (Ill.) Community Hospital District. Mr. Dauby leads a $36 million healthcare organization consisting of a critical access hospital, rural health clinic, senior life behavioral program and a rehabilitation and fitness center. He has served in rural healthcare leadership throughout his entire career and understands the fragile environment of rural health. He is constantly advocating for the needs of rural healthcare providers near and far. He has been essential to growing services at Pinckneyville Community Hospital and recently oversaw a $12 million expansion project there.

“There’s nothing more fulfilling than knowing your work truly makes a difference in people’s lives,” said Randall Dauby, CEO. “Throughout my 40 years in rural healthcare, I’ve continually been inspired by the dedication of our staff and their commitment to delivering the care our community deserves. Rural areas are often overlooked, but we continue to prove that high-quality care can be provided close to home, where it’s needed most.”