Jeff Comer Archives

Sitka’s 2015: The year we met our better selves

by Robert Woolsey, KCAW | Dec 31, 2015 | Local News, Syndicated

In spite of everything, 2015 will be remembered as a good year in Sitka. It’s the year that the community’s faith, grit, and forward-thinking principles were put to the test. It's the year we met our better selves. Read More

With renewed financial footing, hospital seeks expansion

by Emily Kwong, KCAW | Dec 11, 2015 | Local News, Syndicated

At the Assembly meeting on Tuesday (12-08-15), CEO Rob Allen delivered a report on the state of Sitka Community Hospital. To grow the hospital's cash flow, Allen wants to find a way to bring more patients into the hospital and for that, he has his eye on the building next door. Read More

Hospital on the mend, as permanent CEO Rob Allen takes the wheel

by Emily Kwong, KCAW | Mar 9, 2015 | Local News, Syndicated

After six weeks on the job, Rob Allen - the interim CEO of Sitka Community Hospital - has agreed to take on the position permanently. He announced his decision during the hospital board’s last meeting in February (2-26-15) and expects to negotiate for a contract soon. He says the hospital’s financial panic has subsided, thanks in large part to the staff members who rode the wave. Read More

No longer in crisis, hospital status still ‘urgent’

by Rachel Waldholz, KCAW | Feb 12, 2015 | Local News, Syndicated

Two months after a financial crisis forced it to request an emergency loan, Sitka Community Hospital has a new CEO, about a million dollars on hand and no plans to ask for more money from the city. Read More

Allen offered interim hospital CEO post

by Robert Woolsey, KCAW | Jan 8, 2015 | Local News, Syndicated

Sitka businessman Rob Allen has been offered the job of interim CEO of Sitka Community Hospital. Allen, who currently lives in Deerfield, Massachusetts, is still considering the offer. He originally applied for the position when it became open last summer, and was the second choice behind Jeff Comer. Read More