Laura Templeton is the division president overseeing Compassus programs in Arizona, California, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, West Virginia and Wisconsin. Since joining the company in 2012 she has held roles including managing clinical director, executive director, director of operations and regional vice president of operations.
Templeton uses her strong clinical background and leadership skills to ensure all patients and families receive the highest quality care. She plays an integral role in managing productivity and performance across her programs, as well as in numerous quality improvement projects.
Prior to joining Compassus, Templeton worked at various health centers throughout Jefferson City, Missouri, most recently serving as the director of maternal child health, ICU, telemetry and cardiac short stay at St. Joseph Hospital West in Lake Saint Louis, Missouri.
She obtained a bachelor’s degree in nursing from Central Methodist University in Fayette, Missouri, and a Master of Business Administration in health care from William Woods University in Fulton, Missouri.