Chief Executive Officer
Jason Adler, MBA
Jason came to KVH in July of 2014 as a Senior Financial Analyst. Since then, he has held multiple roles, including Director of Contracts and Reimbursement and, most recently, Senior Director of Financial Operations. Jason accepted the position of Chief Financial Officer in September of 2023 and now Chief Executive Officer December of 2024.
Jason grew up in nearby Selah and attended college at Central Washington University. Throughout college, he worked in concrete finishing, plumbing, and masonry trades. Jason graduated from CWU with a Bachelor’s Degree in Actuarial Science. After graduation, Jason moved to the Seattle area and worked as an Actuary at Premera Blue Cross.
Jason met his now wife Vanessa while on the west side. With a passion for the outdoors, hunting, and fishing, the two returned to Ellensburg, where they could raise a family and embed themselves in a smaller community.
Chief Financial Officer
Jennifer Reed
Jennifer Reed, MSA, joined Kittitas Valley Healthcare in February 2025. She brings extensive experience in finance, having worked as a consultant for organizations such as the Program for Appropriate Technologies in Health (PATH) and Fred Hutchinson. In 2012, she transitioned into rural healthcare finance, where she found both challenge and reward. Since then, she has advanced from staff accountant to Chief Financial Officer, most recently serving as both CFO and CEO at Ferry County Hospital District. Now, Jennifer is excited to return to the role of Chief Financial Officer and looks forward to collaborating with the Finance, Revenue Cycle, and Materials Management teams to ensure KVH remains financially strong while continuing to provide high-quality healthcare to the community.
Jennifer holds bachelor’s degrees in mathematics and accounting, as well as a master’s degree in accounting. She is a certified Chief Financial and Executive Officer through the Rural Health Association and is actively involved in the Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA), the American College of Healthcare Executives, the Rural Health Collaborative, and the Washington State Hospital Association’s Rural Hospital Committee.
Outside of work, Jennifer enjoys outdoor activities and traveling, both near and far. She is also a proud mother of four and grandmother of four.
Chief Medical Officer
Andrew Thomas, MD
Dr. Andrew Thomas stepped into the role of Chief Medical Officer at KVH in January 2025, bringing years of leadership and clinical expertise to the organization. Since joining KVH in 2018, he has served as Clinic Lead Physician at KVH Family Medicine – Cle Elum and KVH Pediatrics, as well as Vice Chief of the Medical Staff.
Originally from Beaverton, Oregon, Dr. Thomas earned his medical degree from Oregon Health & Science University and completed his Family Medicine residency at Idaho State University. He is board-certified by the American Board of Family Medicine and holds the Certified Physician Executive credential.
Passionate about patient-centered care, Dr. Thomas has played a key role in integrating behavioral health services across KVH clinics, ensuring comprehensive support for patients and families.
Outside of work, he enjoys home improvement projects, traveling with his wife and two sons, and spending time with extended family throughout the Northwest.
Chief Nursing Officer
Holly Urban, MSN, RN, CPPS
Holly Urban has been a nurse for many years. Holly grew up in Colorado. She has worked as a nurse in Arizona, Utah, Colorado and Idaho. She has been in nursing leadership for over 20 years in several acute care hospitals. Holly is coming to us from Lewiston Idaho.
Holly is passionate about nursing and nursing practice. She finds joy in building relationships with staff, physicians and the executive leadership team. Nursing practice, quality, staff and patient safety are a few of her top priorities. She has also served recently on the board of Nurse leaders of Idaho and the Chamber of Commerce in Lewiston/Clarkston.
Holly and her husband Dave have 4 children. She enjoys spending time with her 17 grand children whenever she can.
You will find her camping, hiking and traveling whenever she can. She loves swimming. You can often find her up at 415 am swimming laps in the local pool.
Holly is excited to join the team at KVH. She looks forward to meeting and working with all of you.
Chief Operating Officer
Stacy Olea
Stacy started her healthcare career as a Medical Technologist and quickly discovered her passion for taking on more leadership roles. She was with Banner Health for 10 years before heading to the PNW to join Island Hospital to lead their Laboratory, Sleep Center, and Aesthetic Surgery Center. She was then recruited to join The Joint Commission where she worked up to become the Executive Director for the Laboratory Accreditation Program. Stacy then joined KVH in November of 2016 as the Director of our Lab and by April of 2017 she added the Imaging Department.
Chief Information Officer
Jeff Yamada
Jeff Yamada joined KVH as the Chief Information Officer in November 2018. He oversees all technology for the organization and is responsible for improving technical processes. His focus is on a high quality end user experience, which ultimately translates to improved patient care.
Jeff grew up on the Hawaiian island of Kauai, known as the “Garden Island”. He earned a BS degree in Chemistry and Biology from the College of Idaho. After graduating, he attended the Central Washington University School for Medical Technology and interned at both hospitals in Yakima. Jeff worked as a Medical Technologist at Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital for over 20 years before becoming the Director of IT. He was subsequently promoted to Vice President and Chief Information Officer. During his 36+ year career he guided the organization through many significant technical implementations that let to integrated systems, improved patient care, and the streamlining of the revenue cycle process.
Jeff enjoys the smaller community vibe, just like the islands where he grew up. When he is not working you can find him spending time with his wife Leslie and grandkids, caring for his many pets, golfing or out running. Jeff recently completed his 100th marathon and loves to help others interested in running, fitness and nutrition.
Chief Human Resources Officer
Janell Harding
Janell Harding became a part of KVH in July 2026. She graduated from Gonzaga University with a master’s degree in organizational leadership and has over 25 years of experience in various roles within the Human Resources discipline and people leadership. Janell has dedicated her career to improving healthcare services and ensuring the well-being of the dedicated professionals who care for our patients. Janell’s extensive experience has equipped her with the knowledge and skills to drive positive changes while delivering strategic solutions in complex healthcare environments.
As a healthcare leader, she believes in taking proactive measures to address challenges and lead teams toward achieving excellence. She is dedicated to fostering a culture of continuous improvement and excellence, where every member of the healthcare team is valued, supported, and connected to the work we do.
Janell is a native of Washington and grew up in the Seattle area before moving to Spokane, where she met her husband, Rob. They remained in Spokane for several years before moving to Montana to work together at a community hospital. But Washington called them back, and they’re thrilled to be living in the Ellensburg area and call KVH home. They have two daughters, Katrin and Mackenzie. Katrin is pursuing her own clinical passions in healthcare in Spokane and Mackenzie currently attends a local high school. Janell enjoys spending time with friends and family, gardening, fishing, adventuring in her jeep, and playing with their three canine children.