Administrative Team

Paul Beaupre, Chief Executive Officer

Since joining St. John's in 2016, Dr. Beaupré has developed a three-year strategic plan and introduced a performance improvement plan, "Going Further, Together." He has moved the medical center’s patient experience scores to the top 10% nationally. Under his leadership, the medical center has achieved several ratings and awards for quality and safety, including 5-Star Rating for Acute Care Hospital by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), 5-Star Rating for St. John’s Living Center by CMS, "A" ranking from Leapfrog, and "Safest Hospital in Wyoming" by Quantros. Dr. Beaupré was included in "112 Physician Leaders to Know" by Becker's Hospital Review in 2017. Dr. Beaupré graduated from University of Pennsylvania Medical School, Philadelphia, PA. He completed medical residencies in Internal Medicine and Anesthesiology at University of California, San Francisco. Prior to joining St. John's, Dr. Beaupré was CEO at Good Samaritan Hospital in San Jose, CA.

John Kren, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer

John J. Kren has served as Chief Financial Officer at St. John's since June 2009, providing the organization with financial performance leadership from both an operational and strategic perspective. Mr. Kren is also responsible for the organization’s accounting, revenue cycle, internal audit, and materials management functions. Mr. Kren previously held a variety of senior management positions including finance director/controller, operations officer, and compliance officer. Prior to being recruited to St. John’s Medical Center, Mr. Kren served at Central DuPage Health in Chicago, IL, as an administrative resident, followed by roles in accounting, finance, and compliance. He has also had an extensive entrepreneurial background. Mr. Kren holds both a BS and an MBA from the University of Alabama, each with dual concentrations in accountancy and finance. He also holds a master’s degree in healthcare administration from the University of Alabama Birmingham with joint study at the University of Chicago. Mr. Kren is a member of the Healthcare Financial Management Association and the American College of Healthcare Executives.

Marsha Sensat, Chief Nursing Officer

Marsha Sensat is an experienced healthcare leader, with more than 26 years of progressive nurse leadership experience during her professional tenure. Prior to joining St. John’s, she served as Chief Nursing Officer at Pikes Peak Regional Hospital & Surgical Center in Woodland Park, CO. She has a strong background in a acute care, expertise in creative problem solving, and lengthy experience in policy and accreditation. Ms. Sensat earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in nursing from Chamberlain College of Nursing.

Karen Connelly, Chief Communications Officer

Karen Connelly is Chief Communications Officer, providing leadership for St. John's marketing, communications and community relations programs. She serves as media liaison for St. John's Health and affiliated physician clinics. Before joining St. John's Health, Ms. Connelly was marketing director for the Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce and the Jackson Hole Visitors Council lodging tax board. She earned a BA in economics at St. Lawrence University and a MBA from Clarkson University. She serves on the board of directors of the Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce and the Community Safety Network.

John Goettler, St. John's Hospital Foundation President

John Goettler is president of the St. John’s Hospital Foundation. Established in 1999 as a separate non-profit organization, the St. John’s Hospital Foundation’s mission is to broaden the community’s understanding of and support for St. John’s Health. Prior to joining the Foundation in 2013, John served as the president of Goettler Associates, Inc., a full-service fund-raising consulting firm based in Columbus, Ohio. John holds a BA in economics from Indiana University, and is a Certified Fund-Raising Executive as issued by the Association of Fund-Raising Professionals.