Don Kelso, MBA
Vice President of Engagement & Opportunity
Don Kelso is the Vice President of Engagement and Opportunity. He supports all OPYS staff with current and potential relationships that support the mission and goals of OPYS.
Don comes to OPYS with a lifetime of working, living and supporting rural healthcare and the folks that live within. The most recent 14 years as an Indiana Rural Health Association Board Member for two years and CEO of the Indiana Rural Health Association from 2008 until 2020.
Don has forged many long lasting relationships in the state of Indiana, the Midwest and across the country during his work at IRHA and rural hospitals/clinics over the past 30 years.
Don has a MBA degree, has spent his lifetime in Southwestern Indiana while enjoying his wife, 3 children and 6 grandchildren. Don enjoys playing golf and being a fan of local, state and professional sports teams.
Don looks forward to trying to improve the lives of all rural populations by improving their access to high quality and affordable healthcare and related healthcare education.