# Brian Cotter

> Brian F. Cotter is a military veteran and executive who became CEO of Miners Colfax Medical Center on November 24, 2025. His previous leadership roles include Southern Inyo Healthcare District, Barstow Community Hospital and Gateway Regional Medical Center. He holds an MBA from Columbus University and has taught leadership to international students.

- **Role:** Chief Executive Officer at Miners Colfax Medical Center
- **Organizations:** Miners Colfax Medical Center, Southern Inyo Healthcare District, Barstow Community Hospital, Gateway Regional Medical Center, California School of Health Sciences, Hospital Association of Southern California
- **Education:** Master of Business Administration, Columbus University, Registered nursing degree, Solano School of Nursing
- **Known for:** Selected unanimously by the Miners Colfax board of trustees in November 2025., Held CEO roles in California, Illinois and New Mexico., Taught international students, including leadership instruction, at the California School of Health Sciences.

## Career timeline

- **2017** — Reported as newly hired associate administrator/chief clinical officer at Southern Inyo.
- **2018** — Identified as Southern Inyo Healthcare District CEO at a March public forum.
- **2021** — Became Barstow Community Hospital CEO on June 21.
- **2023** — Became Gateway Regional Medical Center CEO, effective April 1.
- **2025** — Appointed Miners Colfax Medical Center CEO by unanimous board vote on November 17; started November 24.

## Achievements

- Selected unanimously by the Miners Colfax board of trustees in November 2025.
- Held CEO roles in California, Illinois and New Mexico.
- Taught international students, including leadership instruction, at the California School of Health Sciences.

## Latest updates

- **2025-11** — Started as Miners Colfax Medical Center CEO on November 24 after a unanimous appointment vote.
- **2026-02** — Listed as the February 10 speaker by the Rotary Club of Raton.

## Links

- Website: https://www.minershosp.com/about-us/ceo-welcome/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/briancotter85212

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Last updated: 2026-10-24