Board of Trustees & Executive Leadership
Valor Health is governed by its Board of Trustees, appointed by the Board of Gem County Commissioners (the “County Board”) for three years. They then remain on the board until a successor is appointed and qualified. Members of the Valor Health Board must be county residents and are selected from various county localities. The Board, at its discretion, may change the number of board members to a minimum of five members and a maximum of fifteen.
The Valor Health Board is charged with the hospital’s care, custody, upkeep, management, and operations. The Board is responsible for all money the hospital receives, must provide monthly financial reports to the County Board, and must publish an annual financial statement reflecting the hospital’s financial operations. The board meets on the last Tuesday of each month at 7:00 a.m.
The current officers and members of the hospital board are as follows:
Shane Roe – Chair
David Shaw – Past Chair
Matt Tucker- Vice Chair
Judy Barbera
Earl DeFur
Suzi Morgan
David Frisbee
Hoss White
Kirk Willie- County Commissioner
Brad Turpen- Valor Health CEO
Dr. Robin Sebastian- Medical Staff President
As per Idaho statute 74-204, the notice for meetings and agendas shall also be posted electronically if the entity maintains an online presence through a website or a social media platform.
The last Tuesday of each month is 7:00 p.m. at Valor Health Community Education Classroom, 1024 Fernlee Street, Emmett, Idaho 83617. The public is invited to attend. For agendas and meeting notes, please visit our Board Meeting page.
Executive Leadership
Brad Turpen, FACHE, FACMPE
Brad joined Valor Health in June 2015. Brad chose healthcare after his military service, to continue working in a mission-driven career, focused on people and community. Brad chose Valor Health to be part of a smaller organization, where he could have a better opportunity to impact the patients and families that we serve.
Brad is a Fellow in the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) and a Fellow in the American College of Medical Practice Executives. His healthcare career has spanned private medical groups, hospital-owned medical groups, and public hospital administration.
Brad grew up in the Treasure Valley and pursued a bachelor’s degree in Management from the Air Force Academy, after which he served active duty for six years. He earned a master’s degree in Business Administration from Utah State University and has been working in Healthcare Administration since 2002.
Brad is currently the Immediate Past President of the Idaho Healthcare Executive Forum, the state ACHE chapter. Brad is also an Idaho Medical Group Management Association Past President, having volunteered on the IMGMA Board from 2006-2012. He also served as a Commissioner for Boise City Parks and Recreation from 2011-2015.
Brad and his wife, Tara, love raising their three very active daughters. Brad spends most of his free time coaching youth sports and is a certified USA Softball ACE Level 3 coach. When he and Tara are not coaching, you can find them enjoying Idaho’s beautiful outdoors, especially biking, skiing, and fishing.
Matt Godfrey, MHPA, CMPE
Matt has served in positions in healthcare administration in the Pacific Northwest and Idaho over the past sixteen years. He has worked in both the hospital and medical group sides and has a special interest in rural healthcare. He has chosen to work within not-for-profit organizations as he feels like his work there is not just a job but more of a calling.
Matt is a Certified Medical Practice Executive with the Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) and has also volunteered with the organization. He has received training related to LEAN, Culture Change and Engagement, and enjoys his opportunities to serve and mentor and utilize that knowledge.
Matt grew up in Eastern Idaho and chose to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Biology from Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah which when completed he earned a master’s degree in Health Policy and Administration from Washington State University in Spokane Washington.
Matt has directed the creation or merger of several clinics in the Treasure Valley and is passionate about growing services and fostering an environment of improved care access for patients. He is a servant leader who listens and believes in gathering the best ideas to solve problems.
Matt and his wife, Sara, have four beautiful children. Matt has been a community volunteer in the BSA and with his church, and as a parent coach with the YMCA and Meridian PAL. He enjoys supporting his kids in their sports and artistic endeavors, and loves the great outdoors including skiing, mountain biking, disc golf, camping and fishing.
Kathy Prindle, MSN RN
Kathy joined Valor Health in April 2016. Kathy chose healthcare after many years in corporate finance and knowing that helping others was always her ultimate goal. Over the past eight years, starting first as a bedside nurse, Kathy has served as a nurse leader at many different levels. As the Executive Director of Clinical Services at Valor Health, Kathy Prindle provides executive leadership support and strategic direction for all clinical departments in our organization.
Kathy is a dedicated and highly effective senior-level nurse leader who brings passion to building a positive organizational culture and work environment. She brings knowledge and nursing experience in acute care, orthopedics, obstetrics, emergency, and case management. Her experience in hospital-based settings as well as her corporate finance background will continue to be a benefit to our organization. In this Executive Director role, not only will Kathy support each of our clinical departments with everyday workflow, but coach and build up future clinical leaders.
Kathy grew up in the Pacific Northwest earning her Associate Degree in Biology with Healthcare Emphasis at CWI in 2010 and then continuing on through her nursing career to achieve a Master's Degree in Nursing Leadership and Education from NNU.
Kathy and her husband, Brandon, have been raising their family here in Idaho since 1999. Nearly empty nesters, they have raised 4 sons, a daughter, two nieces, and are now enjoying every moment with their five grandchildren. Kathy spends most of her free time enjoying the Idaho Country with her husband and family, especially camping and exploring.