Leadership

Barry Beus is the Chief Executive Officer of Rock Regional Hospital where he leads a staff that is committed to the mission of improving the health and wellbeing of the individuals, families and the communities we serve. Formerly, Barry was the Vice President of Business Development and Strategy at Rock Regional Hospital where he was instrumental in the development of our medical staff and key service lines and continues to oversee the growth and strategic plan of the organization.

Prior to joining Rock Regional Hospital, Barry held various roles in healthcare business development, sales and physician relations. He received his Bachelors of Science degree from Weber State University and a Masters degree in Health Care Leadership from Friends University. Barry is a member of the American College of Healthcare Executives and the Kansas Hospital Association and serves on the Board of Directors for the Derby Chamber of Commerce. He is a passionate sports fan and enjoys basketball, football, golf, pickleball, and skiing with his family. He and his wife, Haley, have four daughters.

Lori Tackett is the Chief Nursing Officer of Rock Regional Hospital where she is the leader of nursing and clinical support staff. She joins Rock Regional with extensive leadership experience over the past 13 years. Her roles as RN, Assistant Director of Nursing, Director of Nursing, and then Executive Facility Director developing clinical processes and leading quality assurance have developed and shaped her leadership style with a hands-on approach.

Patient focus, staff retention, and the reduction and elimination of contract labor are the focus that have been her path to success in positive patient outcomes.

Lori and her husband live in the Wichita, Derby area and have two sons, Aiden and Andrew. Outside of work, Lori enjoys time supporting her son’s sports and family vacations.

Tracey DiGregorio is the Controller of Rock Regional Hospital where she leads the finance and operational support staff. She joins Rock Regional with over 20 years of experience in accounting and finance. Tracey was part of the finance department for Via Christi Health and most recently was the Comptroller for Andover School District.

Tracey draws upon her operational leadership, focusing on improving and streamlining processes. She has been a part of many software conversions and system integrations throughout her career. Tracey earned her accounting degree from Southwestern College in Winfield, KS. She is very excited to return to healthcare and join Rock Regional in the community she calls home after the Air Force moved her family to McConnell AFB in 2002.

Tracey starts most of her days at Derby Recreation Center and participates in the early morning fitness classes. Tracey and her husband, Tony, enjoy traveling and spending time with their children Michael and Sophia.