LIBERAL, Kan. — Southwest Medical Center (SWMC) is pleased to announce the promotion of Trisha Potter to Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective September 2026.
A Liberal native, Potter began her career at SWMC in November 2009 as a Payroll Specialist. Over the next 12 years, she advanced through several positions within the Accounting Department, including Staff Accountant, Accounting Manager, and Controller. After relocating to the Dallas, Texas, area in 2021 to pursue other career opportunities, Potter returned to Liberal and SWMC in October 2025 as Controller.
Potter holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems, a Bachelor of Science in Accounting, and a Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Healthcare Administration. Her extensive experience in financial management and familiarity with SWMC’s operations provide a strong foundation for her new leadership role.
“I am truly grateful for the opportunity to return home to Southwest Medical Center and continue serving the
community in my new role as Chief Financial Officer,” Potter said. “It is a privilege to be part of an organization dedicated to being the leading provider of excellent healthcare for the communities we serve.”
As CFO, Potter will oversee the hospital’s financial operations and help support its continued commitment
to providing quality healthcare to Liberal and the surrounding communities.
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