Bill Wertman, Chief Executive Officer of Big Bend Hospice and Seven Oaks Health announced that Amanda Gustafson, Executive Director, has been appointed Chief Operating Officer of the organization effective May 1, 2025. In her new role, Amanda will continue overseeing hospice operations as well as our new retail store Oak Tree Treasures and take the lead in moving the organization forward.  

Amanda joined Big Bend Hospice in 2024 as Executive Director.  Before joining Big Bend Hospice, she was the CEO of Adoray Home Health & Hospice in Wisconsin.  She worked in the Baldwin community since 2009, initially serving at Western Wisconsin Health as the Director of Marketing and Fundraising before joining Adoray Home Health and Hospice in 2017.  

“We are pleased that Amanda will take on this major leadership role at Big Bend Hospice & Seven Oaks Health,” said Wertman, “Amanda has demonstrated leadership and success in executing strategies that are key to the success of our organizational growth and ever-changing role in the community.  I know Amanda’s skill, expertise and approach with our staff has been a positive addition to our culture throughout the organization.”