Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital Honors Kevin Stalnaker Amidst Retirement

Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital extends its heartfelt gratitude to Kevin Stalnaker, Chief Administrative Officer, for over twelve years of service as he announces his retirement at the end of the calendar year.

Throughout his tenure, he is the only individual to serve as Administrator for both Lewis County hospitals—Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital and William R. Sharpe Jr. Hospital. Stalnaker was honored as the 2021 Lewis County Chamber Businessman of the Year, an award recognizing excellence in the local business community. In 2022, he completed Leadership West Virginia, which led him to assist in the founding of Leadership Lewis in 2023. For his dedicated service to the community, Stalnaker was named the 2024 Weston Democrat Citizen of the Year.

Stalnaker helped lead the hospital through its transition into the Mon Health System in 2017 and Vandalia Health System in 2022. He also championed the return of oncology services to Lewis County, which recently passed its eleven-year mark. He has grown the Lewis County local 5K runs from one to as many as 12 per year, as well as expanding the Physical Therapy department to a state-of-the-art off-campus facility. These milestones allowed the hospital to further expand the care it provides to patients in Lewis, Gilmer, Braxton, Upshur Counties, and beyond, offering more specialized, advanced care and treatments for a wider range of health conditions.

While it is his primary intent to slow down and spend time with his wife Christy and the rest of his family, Stalnaker is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and is pursuing a new, self-employed business venture. He is pursuing a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree at West Virginia Wesleyan College and intends to volunteer with local groups as much as he can.

“Before joining Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital in 2012, I had always wanted to continue to grow my career by joining different organizations,” said Stalnaker. “To look back and see that I was able to retire from this hospital with over twelve years of service is something for which I am immensely proud. I am excited to be able to introduce my successor into the local community to be able to support our region for years to come. I want to thank the local community and the hospital for all of the support over the years.”

Upon Stalnaker’s retirement in January, Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital has appointed Lisa Songer to serve as the hospital’s Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer effective January 10, 2025. Lisa brings a wealth of experience with over 20 years of service at Charleston Area Medical Center (CAMC). Her extensive career includes several leadership roles including the Associate Administrator for CAMC’s Surgical Service Line, Interim Chief Nursing Officer, Critical Care Director, and held key roles in managing various Intensive Care Units and Medical Emergency Teams.