We are pleased to announce that Holly Rollo has been appointed as the new Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) at Ascension St. Vincent Evansville, effective August 25. 

Holly brings a strong record of clinical leadership, operational success, and patient-focused innovation to this role. She most recently served as Vice President of Patient Care and Chief Nursing Officer/Chief Operating Officer at Ascension Saint Joseph in Chicago, IL, where she led both nursing and operational functions with direct accountability to the hospital President. 

Prior to her current position, she served as Regional Director of Quality and Patient Safety for Ascension Illinois, supporting both Ascension Saints Mary & Elizabeth and Ascension Saint Joseph Hospitals in Chicago. 

At Ascension St. Vincent Evansville, Holly will oversee nursing operations across the southern region and play a key role in advancing our mission, enhancing patient care, and supporting our nursing teams. Holly will be succeeding Gwynn Perlich, COO/CNO, who is retiring after 45 years of service!

Please join us in welcoming Holly to our ministry and community.