20 Under 40: Chad Yeager
Chad works to help Stormont Vail Health deliver care in the most effective and efficient ways possible to create a healthier community. He collaborates with leaders across the organization to drive improvement efforts, including a redesign of primary care models to place an increased focus on preventive care and addressing social determinants of health.
Chad is a co-founder of Fuse Foundation, an organization that focuses on providing opportunities for social networking, support and education for young adults with neuromuscular diseases and serves on the board at the Marian Dental Clinic. He is also involved with his son in Cub Scout Pack 250 and coordinates their Pinewood Derby.
“I truly love living and working in Topeka. I take advocating for our community seriously and am fortunate to have had the opportunity to contribute to bettering our city in a number of ways.”
What’s the most spontaneous thing you’ve ever done?
Randomly starting a tree farm (200 trees) at my house. The term “farm” is used loosely.
What’s the best advice you’ve ever heard?
Don’t give up something unique to you (spouse, kids, family…etc.) for something someone else will do. The phrase comes from Andy Stanley (a pastor from Atlanta) on the topic of ensuring a balanced view of family as it relates other pursuits in life.
What motivates you?
I am motivated to contribute meaningfully to change for the better. This applies not only to the work that I do at Stormont Vail Health and the organizations I am involved in, but also to my family and community.
What do you love most about your work?
I love having the opportunity to work with teams of people from all different parts of the organization to accomplish something or achieve results that no one thought possible at the outset. Seeing an idea/project/process come from beginning to end, and for it to make a real difference for patients or staff, is extremely rewarding both professionally and personally.
