St. Anthony Regional Hospital hosted an event yesterday (Wednesday) to say goodbye to President and CEO Ed Smith. Smith Joined the hospital in 1988 as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, and his career at the hospital lasted 34 years. Smith, who has played a significant role in helping develop the Carroll Community, says all the accomplishments have been a team effort.
While Smith was at the hospital, they experienced tremendous growth, including the St. Anthony Clinic expansion, Rehab Services remodel, the addition of Garden view Assisted Living and the construction of the St. Anthony Cancer Center. Smith adds he will do a lot of traveling once he is retired.
Smith’s retirement party was held in the atrium at the hospital. He says it was humbling to see all of the support.
Smith was also active in the local community as he served as City of Carroll mayor from 2000 to 2006 and on the Carroll Area Development Corporation and New Hope boards.
