Our Leadership
Michael D. Makosky
Chief Executive Officer
Mike was appointed Chief Executive Officer of Cibola General Hospital in March 2011. Prior to assuming the responsibility of the CEO role, he served as the Chief Operating Officer and Chief Executive Officer at a similar hospital in West Virginia. Mike is a seasoned CEO who has served in many leadership and operational roles over the last 18 years. He received his Bachelor of Science in Management from The University of Maryland in 1990, a Master of Business Administration from Frostburg State University in 1998. Mike also has an Associate’s Degree in Computer Science and an Associate’s Degree in Hospital Equipment Technology.
Mike is dedicated to the progression of healthcare and to the constant improvement in the way we deliver care. His philosophy includes:
- Providing outstanding clinical healthcare to the people in our community;
- Being good financial stewards;
- Providing a rewarding place for our employees to work;
- Building, nurturing and preserving a strong partnership with the physician community.
Change is a constant in today’s healthcare environment. Vital to the success of our healthcare community is the constant investment in our people, facility and technologies. Quality of care is the most important aspect of our hospital work and patient satisfaction is the most important indicator of our success. The investments we make will have a lasting effect on the health of our community well into the future. |  | 
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J.F. Rimel, Jr.
Assistant Administrator & Chief Financial Officer
Jeff Rimel came to Cibola General Hospital in March of 1994 as Assistant Administrator and Chief Financial Officer. He is responsible for the financial oversight of all the systems in the hospital and specific operational departments. Mr. Rimel has over 35 years experience in financial management of for-profit and not-for-profit organizations. The last 25 plus years Mr. Rimel has served as the CFO in small rural hospitals in Wyoming, Colorado, and New Mexico. He is a combat Vietnam Veteran with active duty in the U.S. Army from 1967 through 1969. Mr. Rimel holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Colorado State University with dual majors in Finance and Personnel Relations. He is a member of the Healthcare Financial Management Association and has served several terms as its Chapter director and Rural Taskforce Chairman. He was Chairman of the Voluntary Hospitals of America CFO group, chaired a local Credit Union for six years, and was a Board member for the Chamber of Commerce and the Cibola Arts Council.
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Pamela Akin, RN, MSN
Chief Clinical Officer / Chief Nursing Officer
Pamela Akin, RN MSN joined the Cibola General Hospital team in June 2008 as the Interim Chief Clinical Officer, accepting the permanent position in September of 2008. Pamela is currently responsible for the oversight of the Emergency Room, In-patient Medical Surgical, Intensive Care Unit, Obstetrics, and Surgical departments. Pamela’s focus in this role is the implementation of Evidenced-Based Nursing and Family-Centered Care practice, as well as driving quality initiatives to improve the health of our community. Prior to joining the CGH team Pamela was consulting as a Department Director and Chief Nursing Officer, traveling throughout the United States. Pamela holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and a Masters of Nursing Administration and Health Care Systems degree from Washburn University, Topeka Kansas and Wichita Kansas respectively. | |  |
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Sheila Cox
Human Resources Director
Sheila Cox has been employed at Cibola General Hospital since 1985. Beginning in 1986, Mrs. Cox assumed her current position of Director of Human Resources. She learned to love the healthcare field while working as an admission clerk at Cibola General Hospital during her senior year of high school. She is a member on the Hospital Services Corporation Joint Unemployment Compensation Board and the Hospital Services Corporation Worker’s Compensation Board. Mrs. Cox attended Brigham Young University as well as New Mexico State University-Grants Branch. | |  |
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