Leadership Team

James Koppen, BS
Administrator

Oversees Pine Medical Center, including fiscal administration of revenue, governance, strategic planning, business development, physician relations and physician recruitment. Koppen formerly worked as PMC's Director of Pharmacy.

Phone: (320) 245-5618
E-mail: jkoppen@pinemedical.org

Chris Johnson, BBA, BAcc
Assistant Administrator/Chief Financial Officer

Responsible for the administration, leadership and direction of hospital operations including: Hospital Nursing, Ambulance Services, Surgery, Radiology, Laboratory, Pharmacy, Finance, Billing, and related areas. The Assistant Administrator/Chief Financial Officer's primary purpose is to assess, plan, implement and evaluate the clinical care, efficiencies, and financial integrity of Pine Medical Center to ensure the highest quality of care is maintained at all times. Johnson has worked in health care for nine years.

Phone: (320) 245-5622
E-mail: cjohnson7@pinemedical.org

Asia Johnson, MA, RHIA
Director of Compliance and Strategic Development

Responsible for the organization, administration and coordination of Pine Medical Center's quality and compliance activities. Involved in strategic development activities from a regulatory perspective. Has oversight of the Quality, Health Information Services, Infection Control, and Information Systems departments. She has worked in health care for 10 years.

Phone: (320) 245-5620
E-mail: ajohnson@pinemedical.org

Debee Stassen, RN, PHN, DNS
Director of Nursing Services

Responsible for the organization and management of all nursing aspects of the long-term care center as well as the Critical Access Hospital, focusing on patient/resident and employee satisfaction. She has been in health care for 20 years.

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Phone: (320) 245-5692
E-mail: dstassen@pinemedical.org