President
CommonSpirit Health
Kristi Olson brings more than 25 years of healthcare experience to Penrose Hospital in her role as President. She has made relationship building with employees and providers a key pillar of her leadership. Kristi and her husband, Taylor, feel blessed to have raised their family in this thriving market of Colorado Springs.
In addition to her role as President, Kristi has also served as Market Chief Operating Officer for Penrose and St. Francis hospitals and previously served as CEO of St. Thomas More Hospital in Canon City. Prior to her leadership at STM, she was the Vice President of Operations for Penrose and St. Francis.
Kristi proudly served our country in the US Navy; she earned her Bachelor of Science at the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. After her military career, she pursued her Master of Science, Physical Therapy, at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, which generated her interest and love for delivery of quality healthcare.
More than anything, Kristi is fueled by the opportunity to build relationships and considers her greatest legacy the formation of teams that are able to drive impact to the health care her community receives.
Monday, March 2, 2026
10:00am - 11:30am CT