Meet Our Leaders

Dr. Hector Stella, Medical Director

Dr. Stella joined Advanced Care Hospital in February 2016 and became the medical director in September of 2016. He has been board-certified in internal medicine, pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine & disorders.

Dr. Stella has a passion for patient care, a dedication toward the team approach, and a strong desire to help ACHM be an integral part of the Billings healthcare community. In addition, he has an amazing sense of humor; just ask to see his socks! He never passes a chance to recognize the staff for their contribution to our hospital and the patients.

Aubrey Peterschick, Chief Executive Officer

Aubrey brings more than 15 years of diverse nursing and leadership experience to Advanced Care Hospital of Montana. Aubrey earned her BSN from Montana State University and a Masters of Science in Organizational Leadership from the University of Colorado-Boulder. Through her myriad of clinical experiences, Aubrey is passionate about sharing her knowledge and leadership with individuals to ensure Montana’s only long-term acute care specialty hospital is providing World Class patient care to individuals in all of Montana, northern Wyoming, and western South Dakota.

When Aubrey is not following her passion for leadership and providing excellent patient care, you may find her boating on the lake with her husband and two boys, working on a craft or sewing project, or skating down the street, flat track, or on the ice.

“Why do I work at Advanced Care Hospital of Montana? I work here because the employees are passionate about what they do every day. I work here because seeing patients leave here so much better than when they came in is so fulfilling. I work here because I believe in what we do, the services we provide to our entire region, and the excellent patient outcomes we see at Advanced Care Hospital of Montana.”

Paige Parker, Director of Marketing and Business Development

Paige joined the leadership team after having spent two years as a clinical liaison at Advanced Care Hospital of Montana. Paige has been with ACHM since 2018. Prior to joining the marketing team as a liaison, she practiced at the bedside in an intensive care unit.

Paige received her Bachelor of Business Administration in Healthcare Administration from the University of South Dakota. Upon graduation, she operated as the Administrator for a skilled nursing facility in Huron, South Dakota. Upon moving back to Montana, she resumed school and graduated with her Bachelor of Science in nursing.

Paige is the mother of two girls and many pets. She enjoys spending time with her husband and daughters.

Heidi Bibler, Director of Patient Outcomes

Heidi received her bachelor’s degree in health and human services from Montana State University in Billings. She brings over 20 years of experience in case management services from working with the developmentally challenged, to working in the ICU and emergency room before joining ACMH in 2012.

“I love working at ACHM. We have a compassionate case management team that brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the table. I love the teamwork and passion that each employee brings to provide excellent care to our patients and families. Seeing patients medically improve and walk out our doors is something that we all look forward to seeing.”

In her free time, Heidi enjoys spending time with family, being outdoors, and fishing when she can.

Greg Aders, PT, DPT, CCS, Director of Therapy Operations

Greg was born and raised right here in Billings. He attended the University of Mary in North Dakota for his undergraduate degree as well as obtaining his Doctorate of Physical Therapy. As part of his schooling, he had an opportunity for a clinical rotation at Advanced Care Hospital of Montana and fell in love with it.

Greg brings experience in multiple areas of physical therapy care, as well as specialization in the area of cardiopulmonary and vascular PT. He became board certified in Cardiopulmonary PT in June of 2024 at which time he was the first in Billings and the 2nd in the state of Montana. He looks to always push and grow rehabilitation in Billings to give the highest levels of care, giving back to the very community he started in.

In his free time, Greg loves spending time with his wife Kelci, as well as playing with his kids Arthur and Gianna. You can probably find him outside on a golf course or in the river fishing salmon in Alaska!

Kasey Crownover, Chief Nursing Officer

Kasey graduated nursing school in December 2008 and has been a nurse for more than 15 years. She has experience in critical care, post-surgical care including PACU, home health and COVID care. In 2018, she earned a BSN, and then continued her education to obtain a MS in nursing leadership in 2019 from the University of North Alabama.

“I am very passionate about process improvement that improves the frontline of nursing for patients and staff members. I grew up in west Tennessee in the small town of Beech Bluff. It was there I met my high school sweetheart, now my husband of 20 years. We relocated to Alabama for my husband’s job and over the years had three beautiful children. We decided to make the shift to Montana to allow a slower, more adventurous pace for our younger children to grow up in. I enjoy spending time doing nearly anything outdoors with my family and especially love horseback riding.

Shelly Van Buren, Human Resources Manager

Shelly comes to us with over 25 years of experience in human resources. After earning a bachelor’s degree in business from Black Hills State University in Spearfish, SD, she also completed her master’s degree in healthcare administration at Montana State University in Billings, MT. Shelly has been an active member of the Society of Human Resource Management since 2002 and has held the Certification of Professional in Human Resource since 2004.

Shelly has always enjoyed the challenges the human resource professional faces, be it staffing or regulatory in nature. It is never boring! Shelly enjoys spending time at the lake house with family and friends. Summers are best-spent boating and gardening.

“I have enjoyed working at ACHM because of the teamwork among our leaders and staff to reach the highest quality of patient care.”

Jana Hinkle, Lead Wound Care Nurse

Jana joined Advanced Care Hospital of Montana in 2009. Jana possesses over 20 years of nursing experience and has been wound care certified by the National Alliance of Wound Care and Ostomy since 2012. Jana works closely with our local plastic surgeons to ensure continuity in treatments and our wound care vendors. She is also certified to perform conservative sharps debridement at the bedside.

Jana was born and raised in Montana and attended Montana State University – Billings. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling, camping, crafting, and spending time with her husband and two children.

Kelsey Meyer, Director of Compliance

Kelsey Meyer joins the leadership team as the Director of Compliance with over 13 years of experience in nursing. She is passionate about providing safe, quality care to patients and staff. With a strong ethical and moral compass she enjoys working with the ACHM team to contribute to the quality of care provided to patients and families in our community.

Kelsey is a Montana native, earning a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Montana State University. After graduation, she remained in Montana, starting her nursing career with 6 years in a post-surgical care unit and later transitioning to Professional Development for seven years. During this time she developed and coordinated an accredited Nurse Residency Program. Kelsey’s work has been recognized by her peers, as well as on a national level in the Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing for outcomes supported education and professional development transition in the Nurse Residency Program.

Kelsey, a lifelong learner, is referred to as a hobby enthusiast, often looking for another activity or interest to develop. She is the mother of one daughter and two incredible bonus kids. She enjoys chasing them around and cheering them on in their extracurricular activities such as swimming, track, softball, and band. When she is not cheering on her kids, you can find her developing a new hobby or spending time with her family and sweetheart camping, hiking, jet skiing, playing with her dogs, enjoying a cup of coffee, or reading a good book.