IU Health Arnett Leadership
Our constant pursuit of excellence through leading-edge medicine and scientific innovation at IU Health is guided by our executive leadership. Learn more about those who lead IU Health Arnett Hospital.
IU Health Arnett Hospital Executives
Art Vasquez
President, North Region
Art Vasquez joined IU Health in 2016 as chief operating and financial officer for IU Health West and has served in progressively increasing leadership roles in the decade since. Before joining IU Health, Vasquez served as the chief financial officer and vice president of finance for St. Catherine’s Hospital Inc. in East Chicago and, prior to that, as assistant vice president at Kaufman, Hall & Associates in Illinois.
Vasquez serves on the boards of Greater Lafayette Commerce, Indiana Latino Institute, Everwise Credit Union, Indiana Professional Management Group and United Way of Greater Lafayette, and on the advisory board for the National Association of Latino Healthcare Executives. He was recognized in May 2023 by La Plaza, Inc. with the La Plaza Outstanding Corporate Leader Award in recognition of his leadership in Central Indiana and the Latino community. He holds a bachelor’s degree in finance from DePaul University and an MBA degree from Purdue University – Hammond and is a certified public accountant.
Brian Reed
Chief Human Resources Officer
IU Health North and South regions
Brian Reed has served as chief human resources officer for IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital since 2022 and now holds the same role for IU Health’s North and South regions. Reed began his career with IU Health in 2016 as director of Operational Excellence at Ball Memorial Hospital.
He earned a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Purdue University and an MBA from Purdue University Global. In his free time, Reed enjoys traveling and spending time with his family.
Mike Craig
Vice President, Chief Financial Officer—IU Health North Region and South Region
Mike Craig became Vice President, Chief Financial Officer in July 2024.
He has been part of the IU Health team since July 2000, with roles including:
- Chief financial officer for the South Region and the regional physician group
- Director of financial planning and reimbursement for the legacy Bloomington hospital
Craig has also owned and operated MMI Healthcare Consulting LLC, providing specialized Medicare services to hospitals across the country, and was a partner with the healthcare financial consulting firm Olive, LLP.
Craig is a Certified Public Accountant and a graduate of Ball State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting.
Travis Dams, MD
Interim Chief Physician Executive
Travis Dams, MD, has been part of the IU Health team since 2017, practicing as a Family Medicine physician and playing an integral role in medical education as a Family Medicine Residency faculty member. His experience spans a wide range of settings, including ambulatory care, hospital medicine, obstetrics and urgent care.
Throughout his tenure at IU Health, his career has been marked by progressive leadership in both academic and clinical settings. He served as associate program director for the IU Health Arnett Family Medicine Residency Program before advancing to program director, a role he held for five years. In addition to his role as interim chief physician executive, he currently serves as the medical director of adult and pediatric Primary Care teams for the Arnett service area.
James Emerson, MD
Chief Medical Officer
James Emerson, MD, joined the IU Health Arnett team in 2014 as a hospitalist. Since then, he has served in several leadership roles, including leading the hospitalist department and the inpatient physician and advanced practice provider teams through the COVID-19 pandemic. He has also served as the medical director of the hospital’s Adult Inpatient Services and the medical director of Quality and Safety.
Emerson is a graduate of the Indiana University School of Medicine. He completed his residency in internal medicine at the University of Minnesota. His interests outside of medicine include outdoor activities such as hiking, hunting and fishing, and tabletop gaming. He and his wife, Amy, have two children.
Christopher Mansfield, MD
Chief Operating Officer & Hospital Administrator – Arnett Hospital
Christopher A. Mansfield, MD, began his career at IU Health Arnett in 2009 as a hospitalist and has since served in a variety of clinical and leadership roles. Over the years, he has been an influential physician leader, contributing to the development of physician leadership structures and supporting coordinated clinical and operational initiatives.
Most recently, he has served in regional leadership roles supporting hospital operations, clinical services and strategic initiatives across multiple facilities. He has been closely involved in strengthening care delivery, advancing physician leadership and guiding key growth projects for the region. His work reflects a continued commitment to collaboration, high-quality patient care and organizational excellence.
A Lafayette native, Mansfield returned to the community in 2009 to practice hospitalist medicine. He and his wife, Nicole, are raising seven children and are deeply engaged in family life. With a longstanding interest in fitness and athletics, Mansfield enjoys coaching youth sports and supporting programs that emphasize teamwork and mentorship. A proud Indiana University alumnus, Mansfield is nevertheless an enthusiastic Boilermaker fan.
Star Meyer, JD, BSN, RN
Chief Nursing Officer
For nearly 20 years, Star has served in progressively advancing clinical and administrative leadership positions within IU Health.
She started her career in healthcare as a registered nurse providing patient care, holding positions in both hospital-based and outpatient settings. Her leadership experience includes serving as chief operating officer and chief nursing officer for IU Health Frankfort Hospital and as chief practice officer for the IU Health Arnett provider practices.
Meyer graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Saint Joseph’s College. She went on to earn a Juris Doctor from Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law, where she served as editor-in-chief of the Indiana Health Law Review.
LaShelle Tipton, MBA
Vice President, Chief Practice Officer
LaShelle Tipton joined the IU Health Arnett team as chief practice officer in December 2024, a role in which she leads the region’s provider practices and teams.
Tipton has spent nearly 20 years in healthcare leadership, including a combined 15 years with the Indiana University School of Medicine and IU Health, leading numerous high-performing teams, including most recently, the multidisciplinary Neuroscience Institute.
Tipton holds a bachelor’s degree from Indian University and an MBA in healthcare administration from Indiana Wesleyan University.
In her free time, she volunteers for the Alzheimer’s Association, serving on the board of the organization’s Greater Indiana chapter.
IU Health Arnett Hospital Board of Directors
Officers
- Chair: Gary Henriott, President/Owner, Henriott Insurance
- Treasurer: Michael Craig, Vice President, Chief Financial Officer—IU Health East Region, South Region and West Region
- Secretary: Whitney Aiken, Associate General Counsel
- President: Art Vasquez, President, West Region of IU Health