Rapid City, S.D. (June 5, 2026) – Monument Health announces two appointments to its Executive Leadership Team, effective Monday, June 8, 2026.
Paula McInerney-Hall has been promoted to General Counsel for Monument Health. She most recently served as Associate General Counsel and has been with the organization for almost two and a half decades. Throughout her 24 years of service, Paula has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to Monument Health’s mission, navigating complex legal landscapes with exceptional expertise, integrity, and deep institutional knowledge. Her leadership has been instrumental in protecting the organization and supporting its growth as a regional health care leader.
As General Counsel, Paula will serve as chief legal advisor for Monument Health and will join the Executive Leadership Team. In this role, she will provide executive leadership and direction across all corporate legal matters; advise on complex transactional matters, regulatory compliance, and governance; and partner with executive leaders to integrate sound legal frameworks into the organization’s overarching strategy.
“Monument Health has been my professional home for nearly a quarter of a century, and the organization’s mission and people are part of who I am,” said Paula. “I am honored to take on this expanded role and look forward to partnering with my colleagues on the Executive Leadership Team to continue making a difference for the families, friends and neighbors we serve every day.”
Ross McKie has been named Vice President, Philanthropy for Monument Health. McKie has served on Monument Health’s System Board and Rapid City Hospital Board since 2012, including terms as both Board Chair and Vice Chair, and chaired the organization’s Corporate Responsibility Committee for nearly a decade. A University of South Dakota business graduate, he has owned several Rapid City businesses and is a founding director of Black Hills Community Bank, where he has held leadership roles since 2007. His broader civic leadership includes service with the Children’s Home Society, the Performing Arts Center of Rapid City, and as an honorary commander at Ellsworth Air Force Base. McKie had recently entered retirement before agreeing to lead the Foundation.
As Vice President, McKie will serve as the executive leader of the Foundation and join the Executive Leadership Team, guiding the Foundation’s major gifts, signature events, Annual Giving, Children’s Miracle Network, the WeCare caregiver giving program, and clinical engagement. Philanthropic support at Monument Health makes possible the care, programs, and moments of compassion that go beyond what reimbursement covers – bringing advanced care closer to home for families across the Black Hills, supporting children’s care through Children’s Miracle Network, comforting patients and their families through Northern Hills Hospice, and standing alongside caregivers in times of need through WeCare.
“Being involved with Monument Health, its leadership, and its caregivers has been one of the most meaningful experiences of my life,” said Ross. “Having the opportunity to continue to serve in this new role is both an honor and an exciting challenge. I came out of retirement because I believe deeply in the mission of Monument Health and the difference philanthropy can make. We will earn trust, build relationships, and create the philanthropic support needed to strengthen Monument Health for generations to come.”
“I am incredibly pleased to welcome Paula and Ross into these expanded leadership roles,” said Paulette Davidson, President and CEO of Monument Health. “Paula’s 24 years of dedicated service and exceptional legal expertise, paired with Ross’ decades of governance experience and deep commitment to our community, strengthen our Executive Leadership Team and Monument Health’s ability to serve our patients, families and caregivers for years.”
About Monument Health
Monument Health is a community-based health system headquartered in Rapid City, South Dakota. With five hospitals, more than 40 clinics and specialty centers, and more than 6,300 physicians and caregivers across 31 specialties, Monument Health serves 14 communities across western South Dakota and eastern Wyoming. Monument Health is a member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network.
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