Springfield Clinic welcomes Rebecca Birenbaum as new CEO
[January 16, 2026]
(Springfield) - After a national search over the past six months,
the Springfield Clinic Board of Directors has announced its new Chief
Executive Officer (CEO), Rebecca Birenbaum, JD, MBA.
Birenbaum becomes the eighth CEO in the Clinic’s 86-year history
starting March 16.
Birenbaum takes over for Jen Boyer who was appointed acting CEO in
December 2024 following Ray Williams’ retirement. Boyer, who will
transition to Chief Operating Officer, brought three decades of
distinguished leadership and a steadfast commitment to patient-centered
care.
“Jen’s exceptional operational expertise, financial insight and
unwavering dedication have been pivotal in guiding the Clinic through a
period of transition. The Board extends its sincere appreciation for her
impactful contributions, which have established a strong foundation for
continued excellence and future growth,” said Chris Wottowa, MD,
Chairman of the Board.
Over the past seven years, Birenbaum has served as Chief Operating
Officer at Vancouver Clinic, the largest independent, physician-owned
multispecialty medical practice group in the northwest. With more than
580 clinicians, 2,000 employees and 20 locations, it is a highly
successful organization with many similarities to Springfield Clinic.
“Rebecca is a collaborative and strategic leader dedicated to
high-quality, community-based health care,” said Dr. Wottowa. “She
brings a proven record in strategic planning, physician engagement and
team building, with a leadership style that is both patient-focused and
accountable.”
Birenbaum is an accomplished executive health care leader with more than
25 years of experience in operations and human resources management. She
received her Juris Doctorate from Lewis & Clark Law School, her Master
of Business Administration from American University and her Bachelor of
Arts from Earlham College.
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“I look forward to serving as Springfield Clinic’s next CEO and
partnering to lead a physician-owned organization dedicated to
clinical excellence, remaining independent and caring for its
employees, clinicians and the community,” Birenbaum shared.
“Springfield Clinic is poised to navigate the challenging health
care arena and continue its commitment to improving health outcomes
and providing exceptional value to those we care for.”
To learn more about the Springfield Clinic Executive team and Board
of Directors click
here.
[Zach Kerker
Chief Brand & Advocacy Officer]
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