Administration

The administrative staff at Avera De Smet Memorial Hospital is responsible for planning the framework for delivering health care that exceeds customer expectations. The administration is also responsible for assessing the needs of the customer and community to develop the services and programs to meet those needs.

Avera De Smet Memorial Hospital's administrative staff is directed by the Avera De Smet Memorial Hospital Advisory Board and guided by Avera De Smet Memorial Hospital corporate bylaws. Avera De Smet Memorial Hospital is owned by the City of De Smet and leased and managed by Avera Queen of Peace Hospital.

The administrative team includes:

Janice Schardin, RN, MSN, Administrator/CEO
Phone: 605-854-3329
E.mail: janice.schardin@averadesmet.org

Gale Anderson, PT, DPT, Rehab/Physical Therapy Coordinator
Phone: 605-854-3329
E.mail: gale.anderson@averadesmet.org

Mark Harris, Plant Operations Coordinator
Phone: 605-854-3329
E.mail: mark.harris@averadesmet.org

Cindy Cavanaugh, RHIT, Health Information Coordinator
Phone: 605-854-3329
E.mail: cindy.cavanaugh@averadesmet.org

Arlys Skyberg, RMT, Diagnostic Services Coordinator
Phone: 605-854-3329
E.mail:arlys.skyberg@averadesmet.org

Avera De Smet Memorial Hospital's administration offices operate from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday with the exception of major holiday observances.