Tracy Schmitt named finance director for Bryan Health medical centers in Grand Island and Central City

Tracy Schmitt, CPA, has been named Finance Director at Grand Island Regional Medical Center and Merrick Medical Center, both affiliated with the Bryan Health system. She assumed this role on July 17, 2023.

Schmitt most recently served as Controller at GIRMC. “Tracy has demonstrated her talents as our Controller since November 23, 2020. She has been extremely helpful in providing us with stability during our interim CFO search and the quality of her work continues to stand out” says Larry Speicher, CEO at GIRMC. “I’m excited to see Tracy expand her duties by helping the Merrick Medical Center team.”

Patrick Avila, CEO at MMC, says, “Merrick Medical Center is fortunate to have a finance leader with Tracy’s background and knowledge join our team.”

In addition to Schmitt’s leadership at MMC, Derick Lorentz--chief financial officer at GIRMC--will provide additional financial oversight. Avila says that their combined expertise will be beneficial for patients served at MMC. “Tracy’s acumen and Derick Lorentz’s experience with critical access hospitals will only enhance our performance as we continue to grow to meet the needs of the communities we serve.”

Schmitt earned her bachelor of science degree in business administration with an emphasis in accounting from the University of Nebraska- Kearney. She has been active with the Nebraska Society of CPAs and the American Institute of CPAs. She has served as a volunteer with Junior Achievement, and as the Board Treasurer for Leadership Tomorrow.