Marilyn Schock retires as president of UCHealth Greeley Hospital

Grace Taylor named as the new hospital president after Schock's 40-year health care career.

Feb. 6, 2026 at 8:15am

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Marilyn Schock is retiring as the president of UCHealth Greeley Hospital after 12 years with the health system and 40 years in the health care industry. Grace Taylor, who has nearly 20 years of experience in Northern Colorado's health care landscape, has been named the new president of UCHealth Greeley Hospital.

Why it matters

Schock's retirement marks the end of an era for UCHealth Greeley Hospital, which she oversaw the opening of in 2019. The transition to new leadership under Taylor represents a changing of the guard and an opportunity for the hospital to build on its foundation under new direction.

The details

Schock, 63, announced her plans to retire in November 2025 after serving as president of UCHealth Greeley Hospital since it opened in 2019. Prior to that, she worked for Banner Health, which operates Greeley's other hospital, North Colorado Medical Center. Grace Taylor, who was honored as one of BizWest's 2020 Women of Distinction, was named as Schock's successor and took over as president on Monday.

  • Marilyn Schock announced her retirement plans in November 2025.
  • Schock's retirement becomes official on Friday, February 6, 2026.
  • Grace Taylor was named the new president of UCHealth Greeley Hospital in January 2026 and took over the role on Monday, February 3, 2026.

The players

Marilyn Schock

The retiring president of UCHealth Greeley Hospital, with 40 years of experience in the health care industry.

Grace Taylor

The new president of UCHealth Greeley Hospital, with nearly 20 years of experience in Northern Colorado's health care landscape and named one of BizWest's 2020 Women of Distinction.

UCHealth Greeley Hospital

A hospital operated by the UCHealth system in Greeley, Colorado, which Schock oversaw the opening of in 2019.

Banner Health

The health system that operates North Colorado Medical Center, Greeley's other hospital, where Schock previously worked.

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What they’re saying

“Forty years in health care is an incredible accomplishment, and Marilyn has left an indelible mark on UCHealth Greeley Hospital and the broader Greeley community.”

— Grace Taylor, Incoming President, UCHealth Greeley Hospital (BizWest)

What’s next

Grace Taylor will take over as the new president of UCHealth Greeley Hospital, building on the foundation laid by Marilyn Schock's leadership.

The takeaway

The transition of leadership at UCHealth Greeley Hospital represents a changing of the guard in the local health care landscape, with the incoming president Taylor poised to build on the hospital's success under Schock's long tenure.