Dustin Yowell named Administrator of Mercy Hospital Logan County

Oklahoma hospital leader Dustin Yowell is the next administrator of Mercy Hospital Logan County, taking oversight effective Oct. 13.

Yowell succeeds Bobby Stitt, who starts work the same day as chief administrative officer of Mercy Hospital Ada in Southern Oklahoma. Like Stitt before him, Yowell’s responsibilities will also include day-to-day oversight of Mercy Hospital Kingfisher and Mercy Hospital Watonga, Mercy’s other two critical access hospitals in the greater Oklahoma City area.

“It’s the honor of my career so far to be entrusted with leadership at these hospitals, which are each such an important pillar of their community,” said Yowell. “The talent and dedication Mercy caregivers bring to work every day are inspiring to me and all of our leaders. We’re proud to do such important work for our patients, who are our neighbors in these tight-knit communities.”

Yowell is currently the executive director of operations at Mercy’s hospitals in Kingfisher, Logan County, and Watonga. He previously served as the director of virtual medicine for Mercy in Oklahoma.

“Dustin’s organizational skills and proven leadership make him a natural fit to take on the administrator role in Kingfisher, Logan County, and Watonga,” said Bennett Geister, president of Mercy Oklahoma City Communities. “He’s a mission-driven leader who embodies the spirit of service that makes Mercy a leader in compassionate caregiving.”

Yowell began his healthcare career in 1999, working in marketing, public relations, and sales for the American Cancer Society and various pharmaceutical companies. He later moved into client relations at the Oklahoma Blood Institute before joining Mercy. He has an associate of arts degree from Redlands Community College, plus a bachelor’s degree in journalism and a master’s degree in business administration from the University of Central Oklahoma.

Yowell grew up in Sayre in Western Oklahoma. He and his wife have two children.