Spencer, IA (KICD)– It is officially known who will take over as leader of the Spencer Hospital later this year.

Board of Trustees member Bruce Nystrom made the formal motion at Thursday morning’s meeting to appoint Brenda Tiefenthaler to the job after an offer was extended earlier this week.

Following her appointment, Tiefenthaler shared her initial thoughts on being given the opportunity to take the top spot after working for Spencer Hospital for more than two decades.

Outgoing President Bill Bumgarner tells KICD News decision to bring Tiefenthaler on as his successor is the right choice.

We will start that process of the local community getting to know Brenda Tiefenthaler when we visit more in depth on the Weekly Health Update Saturday morning at 7:50 on Newsradio 102.5 and AM 1240 KICD, Big Country 107.7 and More 104.9.