After a remarkable tenure of 25 years as President and CEO of Montage Health, Dr. Steven Packer shared his plans to retire in spring of 2025.
“Speaking on behalf of all 16 community members of the Montage Health Board of Trustees, we are grateful for the extraordinary growth we have seen under Dr. Packer’s leadership,” said Bill Warner, Chair of the Montage Health Board of Trustees.
Before being appointed to the CEO position, Dr. Packer served the Monterey Peninsula as a practicing pulmonologist. As a member of the Medical Staff at Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula, he held a variety of leadership positions, including Chief of Staff.
It has been an incredible privilege to serve this amazing community that my family calls home. I have been honored to work with such extraordinary physicians, nurses, staff, volunteers and Boards of Trustees.
—Dr. Steven Packer, Montage Health President and CEO
Under his leadership, Montage Health grew into a comprehensive healthcare system that is anchored by the extraordinary care provided at Community Hospital. He launched the implementation of numerous initiatives to improve and expand access to care, including the hospital’s Pavilions Project (which added 120 new patient rooms), development of the Carol Hatton Breast Care Center, construction of the Ryan Ranch outpatient campus, and the creation of Montage Medical Group. Under his leadership, Montage Health has also expanded access to essential services with the opening of wellness centers in Marina and Salinas, three urgent care clinics (MoGo Urgent Care), the creation of Monterey County’s first Medicare Advantage program (Aspire Health Plan), Montage Health Foundation and, most recently, the opening of a state-of-the-art campus for its youth mental health program called Ohana.
“It has been an incredible privilege to serve this amazing community that my family calls home. I have been honored to work with such extraordinary physicians, nurses, staff, volunteers and Boards of Trustees. Together, for so many years, we have provided incredible care to our community,” said Dr. Packer.
A national search for Dr. Packer’s successor will be initiated in the coming days. This leader will take the helm of a strong, independent healthcare system and continue its path of growth, innovation, and compassionate care into the years ahead. Because of the legacy left by Dr. Packer, Montage Health is uniquely situated --- locally governed and staffed, financially and clinically powerful --- to continue to improve lives in our community by delivering exceptional care and inspiring the pursuit of optimal health.
We will keep the community apprised of developments and celebrations in the months to come.
