Hunter Nostrant
Hunter Nostrant
July 17, 2024
Hunter Nostrant, M.H.A., F.A.C.H.E. R.H.C.E.O.C., has accepted the position of president of MyMichigan Medical Center Alpena formerly held by Mike Erickson. He will begin in his role on Sept. 1, 2024.
Nostrant is currently serving as the president and CEO of Helen Newberry Joy Hospital and Healthcare Center (HNJH). Prior to his appointment in 2019, he was chief operating officer and chief financial officer. He also worked at both MyMichigan Medical Center Sault and at Precision Edge Surgical Products before joining HNJH in 2015.
“Hunter is a gifted and visionary leader with a proven track record of achieving extraordinary results,” said Bryan Cross, Pharm.D., chief operating officer, MyMichigan Health “He has a strong desire to build meaningful and collaborative relationships with our employees, volunteers and health care providers, and understanding and supporting the needs of the Alpena and surrounding communities. He is absolutely the right choice to help lead MyMichigan Medical Center Alpena into the future.”
Integrating into the community, building upon MyMichigan’s successes and working alongside the team to advance the health of Alpena are all things Nostrant looks forward to in his new role.
“I have a real passion for health care and working with teams to carry out a strategic plan that will benefit the organization and the community,” he said. “I am deeply honored to join a great health system with a dedicated team committed to delivering exceptional health care. Together with this outstanding team, I aim to prioritize patient safety, quality outcomes and patient satisfaction while actively engaging with the community as the cornerstone of health care in the region.”
Nostrant earned his bachelor’s degree from Hope College in Holland, Michigan, and his Master of Health Administration from Capella University in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He is a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives and earned a Rural Hospital CEO Certification through the National Rural Healthcare Association, amongst other credentials.
He is a member of many professional organizations including the American College of Healthcare Executives and Healthcare Financial Management Association. Nostrant also served on a variety of boards including the Michigan Health and Hospital Association, Michigan Center for Rural Health, Upper Peninsula Health Plan and the Rural Health Congress for the National Rural Health Association.
When not at work, Nostrant and his wife, Whitley, enjoy watching his son, Bryton (age 13), and daughter, Brielle (age 9), participate in athletics and has spent years coaching basketball and volunteering in youth programs. He and his family enjoy being outdoors jeeping, boating and fishing.