Executive Team

Jefferson County Health Center's Executive Team not only provides skilled and compassionate care to our community, it also manages with integrity and expertise. The outstanding leaders of JCHC call on their experience as well as their willingness to ensure whole-person healing to lead JCHC into the future.

Bryan Hunger, MHA

Chief Executive Officer

Bryan Hunger serves as chief executive officer of Jefferson County Health Center, a role he has held since 2016. In this position, he provides executive leadership to ensure the organization’s services remain aligned with its mission and accessible to the communities it serves. Prior to joining Jefferson County Health Center, Bryan served as chief provider services officer at Regional Medical Center in Manchester, Iowa, and as a practice manager with the University of Texas Medical Branch.

Bryan earned a Bachelor’s degree from Brigham Young University-Idaho in Rexburg, Idaho, and a Master of Health Administration from Ohio University in Athens, Ohio.

Bryan serves on several boards, including the Health Enterprises Governing Board, Southeastern Renal Dialysis Governing Board, and Iowa Hospital Association ServiShare Board of Directors. His local involvement includes the Cambridge Little Achievers Center Board, Fairfield Housing Task Force, and Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Leadership Council.

Jacque Bookin-Nosbisch, BSN, RN

Chief Nursing Officer

Jacque Bookin-Nosbisch serves as chief nursing officer of Jefferson County Health Center. Since joining Jefferson County Health Center in 1993, she has served in several nursing leadership and clinical roles, including vice president of nursing, inpatient nurse manager, assistant inpatient director, inpatient charge nurse, and staff nurse in temporary and long-term care.

Jacque earned an Associate degree in nursing from Indian Hills Community College in Ottumwa, Iowa, and a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing from William Penn University in Oskaloosa, Iowa. She also completed critical care coursework through Indian Hills and has maintained her Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification since 1995.

Jacque has completed several health care leadership and professional development programs, including the Iowa Hospital Association Executive Leadership Academy. She has served on the board of the Iowa Organization of Nurse Leaders and serves on professional advisory committees for the Indian Hills Community College Nursing Program and the Iowa Wesleyan University Division of Nursing.

Brent Feickert, MBA

Chief Financial Officer

Brent Feickert has served as chief financial officer of Jefferson County Health Center since December 2022. He brings more than 22 years of experience in health care organizations, including 16 years in leadership roles. Prior to joining Jefferson County Health Center, Brent served as a director in the Finance Division at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, and as vice president, chief financial officer and strategy at UnityPoint Health in Fort Dodge, Iowa.

Brent earned an Executive Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Iowa.

Brent is a retired member of the Army National Guard and previously served as a firefighter in Postville and Webster City, Iowa. He is also a member of the Healthcare Financial Management Association.

Curtis Smith, MHA, BSN, RN

Chief Operating Officer

Curtis Smith serves as chief operating officer of Jefferson County Health Center. Since joining Jefferson County Health Center in 1990, he has served in several leadership and clinical roles, including vice president of ancillary services, outpatient director, emergency department manager, assistant emergency department manager, emergency department house supervisor, licensed practical nurse, and nursing assistant.

Curtis earned an Associate degree in nursing from Indian Hills Community College, a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing from the University of Phoenix, and a Master of Healthcare Administration degree from the University of Iowa. He is also a registered nurse.

Curtis is an Army National Guard veteran and served as a combat medic from 1989 to 1996. He has also served on the Iowa Organization of Nurse Leaders Board, the Iowa Hospital Association Council on Education and Member Services, and the Iowa Healthcare Collaborative Advisory Council.

Tim Belec, MS, CHCIO, CDH-E

Chief Information Officer

Tim Belec serves as chief information officer of Jefferson County Health Center, a role he has held since August 2023. He brings more than 35 years of experience in information technology, including 29 years in health care leadership. Prior to joining Jefferson County Health Center, Tim served as vice president and chief information officer for Owensboro Health in Owensboro, Kentucky, and as chief information officer for Ascension Wisconsin in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Tim earned a Master’s degree in Telecommunications from DePaul University and a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from DeVry University.

Tim is a long-standing member of the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives and holds Certified Healthcare CIO and Certified Digital Health Executive certifications through the organization.

Brian Marovets, MD

Chief Medical Officer

Dr. Brian Marovets serves as chief medical officer of Jefferson County Health Center, a role he has held since August 2024. He joined Jefferson County Health Center in 2022 and previously practiced at Compass Memorial Hospital in Marengo, Iowa, and Williamsburg Family Medicine Clinic in Williamsburg, Iowa. Prior to his medical career, Dr. Marovets worked as an engineer for John Deere and served as a lieutenant in the United States Navy.

Dr. Marovets earned his Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Iowa and completed his residency at the Cedar Rapids Medical Education Foundation. He also holds a Master of Business Administration from Oklahoma City University, along with mechanical engineering degrees from Iowa State University and Purdue University. He is board-certified in family medicine.

In addition to his role as chief medical officer, Dr. Marovets continues to see patients at JCHC Clinics, providing preventive, chronic, and acute care for patients of all ages.