Spectrum Health United/Kelsey Hospitals Announce Leadership Change

Brian Brasser has been named president, Spectrum Health United and Kelsey hospitals, effective December 8.

Brasser is assuming this role from Christina Freese-Decker who was recently named senior vice president and chief strategy officer for Spectrum Health System. Freese-Decker has served as president of Spectrum Health’s United and Kelsey hospitals since 2011.

“Because of his unique experience and established relationships, Brian will be able to smoothly assume leadership of both hospitals and support the well-being of the communities they serve,” said Marc Chircop, Senior Vice President, Regional Relationships, Delivery System, Spectrum Health.

Brasser has served as the chief nursing officer for United and Kelsey hospitals since 2007 and chief operating officer at Kelsey Hospital since 2004. His accomplishments and contributions to both hospitals are numerous, including developing strategic and operational plans to ensure optimal services and quality care to all patients. Brasser is also actively involved in both communities and has built important relationships with local leaders that will strengthen communications and planning going forward.

Brasser earned a master’s degree in administration from Central Michigan University and a bachelor of science in nursing degree from Calvin College.

Spectrum Health is a not-for-profit health system, based in West Michigan, offering a full continuum of care through the Spectrum Health Hospital Group, which is comprised of 11 hospitals including Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital; 173 ambulatory and service sites; 960 advanced practice providers and employed physicians including members of the Spectrum Health Medical Group and West Michigan Heart physician groups; and Priority Health, a health plan. Spectrum Health is West Michigan’s largest employer with 20,800 employees. The organization provided $250 million in community benefit during its 2013 fiscal year. spectrumhealth.org