Wade Ebersole has been named the interim chief executive officer at Maui Health. He has served as its vice president and chief operating officer. Photo courtesy Maui Health

Maui Health has named Wade Ebersole as its interim chief executive officer.

Ebersole has served as Maui Health’s vice president and chief operating officer. He will step into the new role on May 3. CEO Lynn Fulton has announced her decision to leave the post so she can return to Illinois to be closer to family.

Maui Health said Ebersole brings deep experience, strong institutional knowledge and a steady hand to this role.

Dr. Bechara Choucair, chair of the Maui Health board, said Ebersole will provide continuity and “support for our teams and advance our strategic priorities.”

“Wade has served as a respected leader within Maui Health since 2021,” Choucair said.

According to Maui Health, since joining the organization, Ebersole has helped lead the work to strengthen the organization’s quality, safety and operational performance. He also helped the organization improve its financial performance and led the organization as incident commander during the 2023 wildfires.

With more than 15 years in health care administration, Ebersole previously earned roles with increasing responsibility at other health systems, rising to hold several executive leadership positions, most recently serving as the chief administrative officer at the Denver Health System.

Ebersole said Maui Health succeeds because of its staff’s commitment to improving the health of the community.

“I am humbled to be a part of a leadership team that leads with compassion, dignity and respect,” said Ebersole.

Ebersole, a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives, earned his bachelor’s degree in business administration at Goshen College and his master’s degree in healthcare administration at University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health.

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