Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – HSHS Illinois has added an administrator to the management team of St. John’s Children’s Hospital.

According to a news release, Aryn Hunter will become the first Chief Administrator of the children’s hospital, effective July 19.

A 20 year healthcare veteran, Hunter is currently the Chief Administrative Officer at HSHS St. Francis Hospital in Litchfield.  HSHS says she will oversee the nursing staff at St. John’s Children’s Hospital, and will also be a part of operations and other organizational functions.

“HSHS St. John’s Children’s Hospital is a cornerstone of pediatric care for the HSHS central Illinois region, serving families across a 90-mile radius,” said Brian Brennan, President and CEO, HSHS Central Illinois Market, in a news release. “Investing in dedicated leadership for the Children’s Hospital reflects our strategic commitment to growing and strengthening pediatric services close to home, where families need them most. Aryn brings the operational vision and drive to guide the Children’s Hospital through its next chapter of growth, and I am confident she will elevate the level of care we deliver to the children and families who depend on us.”

HSHS says they’ve already begun the recruiting process to replace Hunter in Litchfield.