Pullman Regional Hospital Board Appoints Cheryl Oliver as President

Oliver to focus on community engagement, patient care, and maintaining public status of the hospital

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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The Pullman Regional Hospital Board of Commissioners has appointed Cheryl Oliver as the new board president, succeeding Tricia Grantham. Oliver, who joined the board in 2023, will focus on community engagement, patient care experience, expansion, and maintaining the hospital's public status.

Why it matters

Pullman Regional Hospital is a critical healthcare provider for the local community, and the board president plays a key role in setting the hospital's strategic direction and priorities. Oliver's appointment comes at an important time as the hospital looks to expand services and maintain its public status.

The details

Oliver was selected as board president during the Jan. 7 public meeting. PJ Sanchez will continue as vice president, and Anna Nofsinger was appointed secretary. Grantham, who has served as president multiple times totaling eight years, will remain on the board through 2027. During her tenure, the board updated governance policies, hired key executives, and supported voter approval of a bond for the Patient Care Expansion Project.

  • Oliver was selected as board president during the Jan. 7 public meeting.
  • Grantham has served as board president multiple times totaling eight years.

The players

Cheryl Oliver

The new board president of Pullman Regional Hospital. She joined the board in 2023 and serves as Associate Dean for Professional Programs at Washington State University's Carson College of Business.

Tricia Grantham

The former board president of Pullman Regional Hospital, who has served multiple terms totaling eight years. She will remain on the board through 2027.

PJ Sanchez

The vice president of the Pullman Regional Hospital Board of Commissioners.

Anna Nofsinger

The newly appointed secretary of the Pullman Regional Hospital Board of Commissioners.

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The takeaway

Cheryl Oliver's appointment as the new board president of Pullman Regional Hospital comes at a critical time as the hospital looks to expand services and maintain its public status. Her focus on community engagement, patient care, and expansion aligns with the hospital's priorities and the needs of the local community.