Carl’s in Charge
In mid-September, Carl Risk, II, will become Elkhart General’s newest president.
Carl comes to Beacon from St. Vincent Jennings Hospital in North Vernon, Indiana, where he has served as the Lead Administrator since 2011. During his tenure, he was instrumental in leading overall operations of the hospital, implementing the hospital strategic plan and budget, developing effective working relationships with the board, managers, physicians, associates and community and improving patient care services and satisfaction.
Carl served as Vice President of Planning from 2004 to 2007 and then Vice President of Clinical Services from 2007 to 2011 at King’s Daughters’ Hospital and Health Services in Madison, Indiana. Overall, he has 17 years of experience in health care administration.
Carl began in health care on the clinical side, earning an associate’s degree in physical therapy from the University of Evansville and working as Regional Rehabilitation Manager for American Senior Communities in Indianapolis.
Carl earned his master’s degree in health administration from Indiana University-Purdue University in Indianapolis. He is a fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives.
An Indiana Hospital Association board member, Carl has served the community through leadership roles with the United Way and Rotary Club.
Carl and his wife, Christi, are natives of Madison, Indiana, and have two children. Please welcome Carl as he begins his journey with us at Beacon Health System.
