MILLERSBURG, Ohio (July 1, 2025) – After serving in the role of interim chief executive officer for the past three months, Anne Gunther, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, CENP, will officially assume the role of CEO of Pomerene Hospital. 

“With her extensive leadership experience, Anne is well prepared to lead our great team of employees and providers at Pomerene,” said Mel Yoder, Pomerene Hospital, Board of Directors Chair. “She has already proven to be an extremely valuable asset to this organization, and I look forward to seeing her excel in the position of CEO.”

During her 35 years with Aultman Health System, Gunther has served in a variety of executive nursing and healthcare operational roles including system chief nursing executive; vice president heart & vascular; women’s & children’s services; and cancer services. For the past three years, she served as president of Aultman Hospital in Canton. 

Anne earned her Bachelor of Science in nursing degree from Walsh University, her master’s degree in nursing from the University of Akron and her doctorate in nursing practice from Walsh University. She holds nurse executive specialty certifications by The American Nurses Credentialing Center and American Organization of Nursing Leadership. Anne is active in numerous volunteer activities and serves as a member of the Board of Directors of Aultman Health Foundation, Aultman Women’s Board and Central Stark County YMCA. She is also the past president of the Ohio Organization for Nursing Leadership. 

“I am excited to join the Pomerene family, and honored to lead a great team that continually strives to improve the health of the community we serve,” Gunther said. “I look forward to continuing our commitment to provide the highest-quality health and wellness services for Holmes County residents and the surrounding communities. Together, we can provide high-quality healthcare services, close to home.”