LEWISTON – Susan Keiler, chief operating officer of St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center in Lewiston, recently became a fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives, the nation’s leading professional society for health care leaders.

Fellow status represents achievement of the highest standard of professional development. Only 5,400 healthcare executives hold the distinction.

Keiler received a bachelor of science degree from the University of Vermont and a master of health services administration degree from the University of New Hampshire. Keiler lives in Minot with her family.