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San Juan Regional names Jennifer Erickson CHRO as Teatsorth retires

San Juan Regional Medical Center has appointed Jennifer Erickson, MBA, as chief human resources officer, effective August 31, 2026. She succeeds Neil Teatsorth, who is retiring.

By The Desk - Jordan Leahy·September 2, 2026
San Juan Regional names Jennifer Erickson CHRO as Teatsorth retires

Erickson joins from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso, where she served as vice president of human resources since 2021, leading HR strategy for roughly 3,000 employees. Previously, she spent nearly 14 years at University of Iowa Health Care in progressive HR leadership roles.

President and CEO Jason Rounds said Erickson's experience in academic healthcare and her strategic, people-first approach will help strengthen the organization's culture and support its workforce. Erickson holds an MBA from Mount Mercy University and a BA in business management from Loras College.

Leadership Context
Org
San Juan Regional Medical Center, part of San Juan Regional Medical Center Inc (2 hospitals)
GPO
Vizient - Mid-America Service Solutions LLC
Medicare
Novitas Solutions Inc (MAC)
Status
340B Disproportionate Share Hospital · 184 beds
Buying bench
  • Matthew MiliffeChief Information Officer
  • Jennifer EricksonChief Human Resources Officer
Location
San Juan Regional Medical Center · 801 W Maple St, Farmington, NM 87401Open in Google Maps