Outstanding Alumni Award

The Outstanding Alumni Award has been presented annually since 1988 to an alumnus/a of Rhodes State College or Lima Technical College who has distinguished him/herself both professionally and through community service activities. These accomplishments may emphasize professional, social or educational values. Past recipients represent a wide variety of area citizenship, leadership and professional excellence.

The 2025 Rhodes State College Outstanding Alumni Award recipient is Marc A. Augsburger

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing, 1988

Marc has dedicated over 36 years to advancing rural healthcare. His career is marked by unwavering commitment, exceptional leadership, and continuous learning. Marc furthered his education with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Wright State University in 2002, an MBA with a Healthcare emphasis from Baker College of Graduate Studies in 2006, a Customer Experience Post Graduate Certificate from the University of Wisconsin-Parkside in 2021, and most recently, a Rural Hospital CEO Certification from the National Rural Hospital Association in 2024.

Born and raised in Bluffton, Ohio, Marc embarked on his healthcare journey immediately after high school. He began as a clinical nurse, gaining experience in cardiac stepdown units, special care units, emergency departments, and as a helicopter flight nurse for eight years in Bluffton. His dedication to patient care and team collaboration laid the foundation for his transition into nursing management, where he successfully led emergency departments of varying sizes—from a 9-bed facility in rural Ohio to a 64-bed department serving over 74,000 patients annually in Michigan.

Marc's pursuit of excellence propelled him into executive leadership roles, beginning as Vice President of Operations at Caro Community Hospital in Michigan. In 2009, he served as President and CEO of Horn Memorial Hospital in Iowa. He returned to Caro Community Hospital as President and CEO in 2013.

Since 2021, Marc has led Edgerton Hospital and Health Services in Wisconsin as President & CEO. Under his guidance, EHHS has seen remarkable growth, highlighted by a $3.8 million Governor’s Healthcare Infrastructure grant in 2022.

Marc’s leadership extends beyond hospital walls. An active Rotarian, he has served as president in Iowa and Michigan, president-elect in Wisconsin, and held district leadership roles. He currently serves on the Wisconsin Hospital Association’s Information Center Board and Public Policy Council, and has maintained great relationship with Rhodes State as an active alumni volunteer.

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