Eric Crowell

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Eric Crowell is president and CEO of Iowa Health – Des Moines, the largest private medical service provider in Iowa. In this role, he is responsible for the strategic direction and oversight of Iowa Methodist Medical Center, Iowa Lutheran Hospital, Blank Children’s Hospital, and more than 40 primary care physician clinics throughout Central Iowa.

Prior to joining Iowa Health – Des Moines, Eric spent 15 years at Iowa Health System’s Trinity Regional Health System, where he built a distinguished record. As president and CEO, he skillfully guided the merger of two major area hospitals, Franciscan Medical Center and United Medical Center; managed the acquisition of Davenport Medical Center; developed the plans for Bettendorf’s new hospital; and led the growth of one of the Iowa-Illinois region’s leading health delivery organizations. Eric also spearheaded the development for Trinity’s 7th Street campus in Moline, Ill. – a comprehensive ambulatory surgery and emergency center offering extended stays for patients.

A Des Moines native, Eric is very active in the community and sits on several local boards and committees, including the Greater Des Moines Partnership, Downtown Community Alliance Board and Healthy Polk 2010 Steering Committee. He is also a trustee with Grand View College.

Eric obtained a master’s degree in hospital administration from the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, and a bachelor’s degree in industrial administration from Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa.