David L. Schreiner, PhD, FACHE, is president/CEO, Katherine Shaw Bethea Hospital, Dixon, Ill. He is a passionate advocate for rural hospitals, having spent most of his life in small towns and working in small communities.

Schreiner considers himself a values-driven leader who lives in the moment, has an unquenchable thirst for continual learning, challenges existing practices, produces positive results, innovates to improve the lives of others and loves unconditionally. He aims to be a missionary for excellent health and vibrant communities and spread love through generosity and healing. His research focuses on improving the health of others, with a particular emphasis on rural communities.

From 2016 to 2019, Schreiner served on ACHE’s Board of Governors. He is also the past chairman of the American Hospital Association Rural Health Task Force. He was the 2007 Dixon, Illinois Citizen of the Year and received the 2022 Distinguished Alumni Award from the University of St. Francis College of Business.

His first book, Be the Best Part of Their Day: Supercharging Communication with Values-Driven Leadership, will be available January 2024.