AdventHealth Lenexa City Center Appoints Chief Financial Officer, Chief Nursing Officer

LENEXA, Kan., AdventHealth Lenexa City Center, which is slated to open in July 2025, has named Rodney Allen II, MBA, vice president and chief financial officer and Teresa Noland, MBA, RN, BSN, NEA-BC, CPPS, CPHQ, vice president and chief nursing officer. When construction on the AdventHealth Lenexa City Center campus is completed, it will serve as the first and only standalone, inpatient hospital in Lenexa, Kan, and will have 96 beds and a three-story, 56,000-square-foot medical office building representing a $247 million investment.

Allen took on the role of Vice President and Chief Financial Officer on Dec. 1, 2024. He most recently served as Director of Finance for AdventHealth Shawnee Mission and previously served as the Director of Finance for AdventHealth South Overland Park and AdventHealth Ottawa.

"This is a well-deserved promotion for Rodney," says Sissel Jacob, president and chief executive officer of AdventHealth Lenexa City Center. "He has been successful in each of his leadership roles in the AdventHealth Mid-America Region by combining business acumen with a servant-leader heart."

Rodney Allen, CFO of AdventHealth Lenexa City Center
Rodney Allen II, MBA, appointed Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of AdventHealth Lenexa City Center.

Allen holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of Michigan - Flint and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Andrews University. He is also a graduate of Leadership Overland Park through the Overland Park Chamber of Commerce.

Noland assumed the role of Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer on Jan. 13, 2025, after serving as Assistant Chief Nursing Officer for AdventHealth Shawnee Mission. With more than 25 years of healthcare experience, including 15 years serving as a nurse executive, Noland obtained Board-certification in Nurse Executive Advanced, and became a Certified Patient Safety Professional and Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality, all contributing to her success as a leader.

“Teresa is a heart-forward, inspirational, and relational leader with a proven track record of transforming healthcare environments into positive workplaces where team members thrive,” said Jacob. “She is a respected thought leader, having shared her expertise on topics such as employee engagement, professional presence, and improving patient experience at various conferences and institutions.”

Teresa Noland, MBA, RN, appointed Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer of AdventHealth Lenexa City Center.
Teresa Noland, MBA, RN, appointed Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer of AdventHealth Lenexa City Center.

Teresa holds a Master of Business Administration in Healthcare Management and a Master of Nursing, and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

Allen and Noland are among a few of the many hires that have recently occurred at AdventHealth Lenexa City Center, the first being the appointment of Jacob to the role of President and Chief Executive Officer in July 2024.

Quick Facts:

  • AdventHealth’s new full-service 96-bed hospital (44 beds on opening and 54 beds slated for future expansion) at Lenexa City Center will be the first and only inpatient hospital in Lenexa and will offer surgery, cardiology, orthopedics, a 24/7 emergency room, and more.
  • Additionally, the campus will include two medical office buildings, offering convenient access to care and a team of experts in primary and specialty care.
  • With the opening, AdventHealth Lenexa City Center be adding 170 jobs right here in Lenexa – both clinical and non-clinical roles. You can see current openings and sign up for job alerts at JoinAdventHealthKC.com.

About AdventHealth in Kansas City

With a sacred mission of Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ, AdventHealth is a connected system of care for every stage of life and health. A focus on whole-person health and commitment to caring for the body, mind and spirit unify the system's nearly 50 hospital campuses and hundreds of care sites in diverse markets throughout almost a dozen states. AdventHealth in Kansas City includes AdventHealth Shawnee Mission in Merriam, KS; AdventHealth Lenexa; AdventHealth South Overland Park; AdventHealth Centra Care and AdventHealth Medical Group. Visit AdventHealthKC.com for more information.