Linnes L. Chester
Principal
Linnes brings to MIH Management Solutions, LLC a high level of executive and administrative talent developed from a successful Air Force career, where he attained the rank of colonel.
Professional History
Administrator, Felicity Hospice and Home Health, LLC, Las Vegas, NV
Principal, MIH Management Solutions, LLC, Las Vegas, NV
Mike O'Callaghan Federal Medical Center, Nellis Air Force Base, NV
Deputy Director, 882 Training Group, Sheppard Air Force Base, TX
Administrator, Dyess Air Force Base Clinic, TX
Director, Department of Defense Uniform Business Office, Office of Secretary of Defence, Washington, D.C.
Finance and Managed Care Fellow, Long Beach Memorial Medical Center, CA
Chief of Staff, Air Force Inspection Agency, Kirtland Air Force Base, NM
Inspector, Air Force Inspection Agency, Kirtland Air Force Base, NM
Directorate and Division Administrator, Wilford Hall Medical Center, Lackland Air Force Base, TX
Education
Southwest Texas State University, B.S., Healthcare Administration, magna cum laude
Air Force Institute of Technology, M.S., Logistics Management
University of Southern California, M.S., Systems Management
Financial Management and Reporting Basics for Nonprofits, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
"Critical Financial Skills for Hospital Success," ACHE
Shipley Associates "Writing and Managing Federal Proposals"
"Adopting Cross-Industry Best Practices," ACHE
"The Executive's Role in Improving Operations," ACHE
Professional Certifications, Affiliations, and Service
Fellow, American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE)
Las Vegas Urban Chamber of Commerce
Clark County Community Emergency Response Team
Las Vegas World Affairs Council
United Way of Southern Nevada Volunteer
ACHE Nevada Chapter
Manuscript Reviewer, Military Medicine
Chairman, Editorial Board, Healthcare Executive Magazine, 2005-2006
ACHE Credentials Committee, 2004-2006
Presidential Task Force, DoD/Veteran Affairs Financial Subcommittee, 2001-2002
Publications (Peer Reviewed)
"Drug Use Among the Afghanistan National Police: A National Assessment," Military Medicine, Vol 177, Number 1, January 2012, Co-author
Awards
Bronze Star
Defense Meritorious Service Medal
Meritorious Service Medal (6 awards)
Air Force Commendation Medal (5 awards)
Air Force Achievement Medal
Southwest Texas State University Honor Society
Alpha Chi National Honor Society
Distinguished Graduate, Air Force Healthcare Administration Course
Dyess Air Force Base Sijan Leadership Awards (Senior Officer)