Administration

Margaret West, MS, RD, LD

Chief Executive Officer

Margaret West is the Chief Executive Officer of Magnolia Regional Medical Center in Magnolia, Arkansas. She has been with the hospital 24 years and has served as the CEO since June 2009. Margaret is a Registered/Licensed Dietitian with an extensive clinical and administrative experience.

Prior to being appointed CEO, Margaret served nine years as the Chief Ancillary Officer with oversight of Pharmacy, Laboratory, Radiology, Respiratory, and Physical Rehab while having direct management of Nutrition Services, Medical Nutrition Therapy, and Diabetes Education.

Margaret holds a BS degree in Nutrition from the University of Arkansas, completed an internship at the UAMS/VA Program approved by the American Dietetic Association, and holds a MS in Nutrition from Lousiana Tech University, Ruston, Louisiana.

She is married to Dee West. They have three children, eight grandchildren, and one great-grandchild.

Christopher Comer

Chief Financial Officer

Chris joined Magnolia Regional Medical Center in 2010. He is a graduate of Magnolia High School, received his Bachelors from Louisiana Tech University, and a MBA from Baylor University. Chris served as Captain and Air Battle Manager in the United States Air Force for six years, and has spent the past four years in various financial capacities.

Chris and his wife, Ashley, have two sons, Andrew and Austin. Chris is a lifelong resident of Magnolia.

Joycelyn Watkins, RN, CCRN

Chief Nursing Officer

Joycelyn Watkins has been the Chief Nursing Officer at Magnolia for three years. With 28 years of nursing experience, Joycelyn graduated from Southern Arkansas University in 1980 with an Associates Degree in Nursing. She is currently pursuing a Bachelors Degree in Nursing at SAU. Joycelyn has been credentialed as a Critical Care Registered Nurse for over 20 years. She is an Advanced Cardiac Life Support instructor. Joycelyn is community minded and conducts presentations and workshops on health care issues at various venues. She is a member of the Arkansas Organization for Nurse Executives, United Magnolia Alumni Association, and the American Association of Critical Care Nurses. She is married to Tyree Watkins. They have one daughter, Shannin.

Darrell Chatelain

Chief Plant Officer

Darrell Chatelain was born and raised in Louisville, Kentucky. He received his BS in Mechanical Engineering from Western Kentucky University. He has 27 years experience in specialty chemical manufacturing with an emphasis in maintenance and project management. He has seven years experience in hospital plant operations management.

Darrell is the current President of the Magnolia Chamber of Commerce and a member of the Magnolia Blossom Festival board. He and his wife, Debbie, have six grown children and seven grandchildren.