President of Placerville’s Marshall Medical steps down after 7 years as CEO
El Dorado County’s largest healthcare provider is searching for a new leader as Marshall Medical Chief Executive Officer Siri Nelson has resigned.
Marshall Medical on Friday announced Nelson stepped down from her role as CEO and president. She has held the position for about seven years, according to a news release. Martin Entwistle, Marshall’s chief of medical affairs officer, will serve as an interim CEO effective immediately while the board seeks a permanent replacement.
“Siri has led Marshall with vision, compassion, and an unwavering commitment to our patients, employees, and community,” said Tom Cumpston, chair of the Marshall Board of Directors. “On behalf of the Board, I want to thank Siri for her leadership and the lasting impact she has made on this organization and community. We are grateful for her continued support during this leadership transition and are confident Marshall is well positioned for continued success.”
Nelson called serving Marshall one of the “greatest privileges” of her career, saying she’s proud of those who helped along the way.
“Marshall’s greatest strength has always been its people, and I am confident that the organization will continue to fulfill its vision of creating a world where everyone can achieve their highest-desired state of health and well-being,” Nelson wrote in a statement.
The exiting executive was paid more than $650,000 in fiscal year 2023, according to Marshall Medical’s tax filings.
In a statement, Entwistle says he plans to maintain Marshall’s focus on providing care for patients and supporting employees.
“I look forward to working closely with our leadership team and staff to ensure a seamless transition while building on the strong foundation that has been established,” Entwistle said.
A change at Marshall Medical comes as a sale tax measure initially spearheaded by the organization could go before El Dorado County voters this November, according to the Mountain Democrat newspaper. The proposal would increase the county’s sales tax by three-eighths of a cent to fund wildfire prevention, fire protection and healthcare access, with 50% of net revenues slated for local hospitals.
