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
- Principal, MIH Management Solutions, LLC, Las Vegas, NV
- Chief Operating Officer, 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 Defense, 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
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
- Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce
- Nevada Medical Reserve Corps
- 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
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)
Publications
- “Maximizing Immigrant Medical Skills,” The Nevada Independent, September 30, 2021, Co-author
- “Drug Use Among the Afghanistan National Police: A National Assessment,” Military Medicine, Vol 177, Number 1, January 2012, Co-author