OneQuest Health adds new board officers and trustees

OneQuest Health named a new slate of board officers, added seven trustees and created a digital transformation committee after its June 1 board retreat. The governance changes come as the Kentucky-based nonprofit continues serving about 7,000 clients and family members a year across Kentucky, southern Ohio and Indiana.

Why it matters: - OneQuest Health is reshaping its board as the nonprofit expands integrated behavioral and primary care services across three states. - The governance changes are aimed at supporting an organization that reaches about 7,000 clients and family members each year and projects about 50,000 treatment services in fiscal 2026. - The board also created a new committee to oversee digital transformation, signaling that technology will play a larger role in care delivery.

What happened: - OneQuest Health announced new board officers, seven new trustees and several governance changes at its annual board retreat on June 1, 2026. - The nonprofit is based in Covington, Kentucky, and was formerly known as CHNK Behavioral Health. - The announcement follows the end of Board President Jeffrey Sackenheim’s 10-year tenure. - Vice President Geoffrey Egbers and Treasurer Josh Ruth also ended their terms as executive officers. - Robert Simmons of Messer Construction is the new board president. - Karen Morgan, a retired GE Aerospace executive, is the new vice president. - Melanie Smart of Rudler, PSC, is the new treasurer. - Charlene Erler, a retired community organizer, is the new secretary.

The details: - The board reinstated the office of secretary as part of the governance changes. - The new executive officers each serve two-year terms. - The seven new board members effective July 1, 2026, are Dr. Latonya Brown of St. Elizabeth Healthcare, Keith Durbin of Little Owl Strategies, Derek Haught of Yung Family Foundation, Reva Henderson of Harris Products Group, a Lincoln Electric Company, Dr. Joe Kremer of The Christ Hospital, Nick Recker of Blue Alliance and Dr. Robert Tagher of St. Elizabeth Physicians. - OneQuest Health uses a two-tier board structure. - New members serve at least one year with a voice but no vote before advancing to full trusteeship. - Full trusteeship includes voting rights and a three-year term, renewable for up to three terms. - The subject matter experts advancing toward full voting rights are Judge Susanne Cetrulo, Robert Combess, Dr. Bobbie Glass, Derek Haught, Bob Heil, Deborah Ramirez and Melanie Smart. - The board established a standing committee to oversee the organization’s digital transformation. - Keith Durbin and Nick Recker will serve as the committee’s inaugural members. - Standing committee chairs are Dr. Bobbie Glass, Geoffrey Egbers, Deborah Ramirez, Sal Santoro and Keith Durbin. - OneQuest Health employs about 165 professionals across Greater Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky, Williamstown and Louisville. - The organization projects about 7,000 client and family impacts in fiscal year 2026. - OneQuest Health has satellite locations in Williamstown and Louisville that expanded access to integrated care across its service region.

Between the lines: - The board changes show a handoff from longtime leaders to a broader mix of healthcare, legal, business, technology and community expertise. - Restoring the secretary role and formalizing committee leadership suggest the organization is tightening governance as it grows. - The digital transformation committee points to more operational focus on technology, likely because integrated care delivery now depends on digital systems as much as in-person services. - CEO and Chief Philanthropy Officer Rick Wurth said the new trustees are helping transform America’s health and shape the kind of world people want to live in.

What's next: - The new officers will serve two-year terms. - New trustees will begin their one-year introductory period before moving toward voting status. - The digital transformation committee will guide technology-related oversight as OneQuest Health continues to modernize care delivery. - Robert Simmons said the board will focus on governance, discipline and vision to support clients and family members for decades to come. - OneQuest Health said the leadership transition supports its continued service across Kentucky, southern Ohio and Indiana.

The bottom line: - OneQuest Health is pairing leadership renewal with a stronger governance structure as it expands integrated care and prepares for a more digital future.