Dr. Timothy Quinn announces retirement as president & CEO at Mercy Cedar Rapids
Mercy Medical Center announced today that Dr. Timothy Quinn will retire from his role as president and CEO of Mercy Cedar Rapids on April 3, 2026.
After more than two decades of service as both a family physician and an administrative leader, Dr. Quinn will transition out of executive leadership while continuing his longstanding commitment to patient care at Mercy.
Dr. Quinn, who has maintained his clinical practice throughout his administrative tenure, will continue to see patients at MercyCare. He also plans to focus on new initiatives around advancing emerging technologies, including responsible applications of artificial intelligence, to improve the experience of Mercy patients. This next chapter reflects his lifelong commitment to patient care and to the evolving future of healthcare.
“Under Dr. Quinn’s leadership, our hospital strengthened its mission, implemented initiatives to help us strategically grow, and positioned itself for a strong future,” said Nancy Kasparek, chair of the Mercy Board of Trustees. “We have been privileged to work alongside a CEO who never lost sight of the people behind the numbers – patients, families, and caregivers. The Board is deeply grateful for the vision and steady guidance he provided during a transformative time.”
During his tenure, Dr. Quinn has helped guide Mercy through significant organizational progress and transformation, including expanding access to care across the region, developing new facilities and services, and strengthening clinical quality, patient safety and operational performance. These accomplishments have positioned Mercy for long-term stability and continued growth.
A national search will be initiated to identify Mercy’s next president and CEO, with the goal of selecting a leader who embodies the organization’s mission and values and who will guide Mercy through the opportunities and challenges of today’s changing healthcare landscape.
During the search period, Greg DeWolf, executive vice president and chief operating officer, will serve as interim president and CEO. Greg has more than 30 years of healthcare experience, including nine years at Mercy. Prior to joining Mercy, he held several federal healthcare leadership positions during his more than 22-year, decorated career in the United States Air Force. He is a certified medical practice executive and holds an MBA from the University of Iowa. DeWolf brings a wealth of experience to the interim role.
Mercy’s strategic direction and commitment to its patients and communities remain steadfast.
Mercy extends its sincere gratitude to Dr. Quinn for his decades of leadership, service and dedication, an impact that will continue to benefit patients in his next role.