David Schreiner

Dr. David L. Schreiner is the author of “Be the Best Part of Their Day: Supercharging Communication with Values-Driven Leadership.” He also is president/CEO of Katherine Shaw Bethea Hospital in Dixon, IL. He is a passionate advocate for rural hospitals, having spent most of his life in small towns and working in small communities. A values-driven leader, Schreiner aims to be a missionary for excellent health and vibrant communities and spread love through generosity and healing. His research focuses on improving the health of others, with a particular emphasis on rural communities. Schreiner served on the American College of Healthcare Executives’ Board of Governors from 2016 to 2019. He is also the past chairman of the American Hospital Association Rural Health Task Force. He was the 2007 Dixon, Illinois Citizen of the Year and received the 2022 Distinguished Alumni Award from the University of St. Francis College of Business.