Interim CEO at hospital — WCHS board authorizes contract negotiations

Weston County Health Services trustees in a July 29 special meeting authorized interim CEO Pat Ryan to negotiate a contract with Jeanette Filpi to serve as the organization’s next interim CEO.

The motion authorized Ryan to negotiate under terms and a maximum compensation amount discussed in executive session. The proposed terms and compensation were not disclosed publicly.

Before public comments, board Chairman Ben Roberts reminded WCHS employees that the organization has a grievance policy for addressing workplace concerns.

“I ask them to please use that,” he said.

He also instructed employees to bring complaints or grievances to their supervisors and hospital leadership before raising them during a public meeting, giving management an opportunity to address the issues.

“You’re allowed to speak if you wish after that, but I’d ask that those things be covered before you do,” he said.

Later in the meeting, when asked whether an employee could speak, he said personnel-related grievances would be more appropriately addressed privately with hospital leadership.

The written policy establishes a step-by-step internal grievance process, beginning with informal discussion with the employee’s supervisor or department manager. If the issue remains unresolved, the employee may file a written grievance with hospital administration and ultimately appeal certain employment decisions to the board.

According to the document, the policy dates back to March 2021, was reviewed and revised in February 2025 and expired in February 2026.

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