Regional Health Names Tony Blair, MD, as Chief Medical Officer

New CMO brings clinical leadership and a focus on rural patient care

MONTROSE, Colo. (August 4, 2025) – Montrose Regional Health (MRH) has named Tony Blair, MD, as its new chief medical officer of the organization. Blair comes from Lake Tomahawk, Wisconsin, and brings more than 15 years of experience in operational excellence and patient care to the role. He will begin in mid-August. As chief medical officer, Blair will oversee medical staff, advance organizational goals, and uphold quality and safety standards across the health system.

“We are pleased to welcome Dr. Blair to our senior leadership team,” said Jeff Mengenhausen, CEO of Montrose Regional Health. “He has demonstrated a career-long dedication to advancing patient care, and we are confident that his vision and leadership will help guide Montrose Regional Health into its next chapter of growth and excellence.”

Blair earned his Master of Healthcare Administration from the University of Minnesota School of Public Health and his Doctor of Medicine from the University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine. He is board-certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Before joining MRH, Dr. Blair served as the vice president of medical affairs for the Marshfield Clinic Health System in Minocqua, Wisconsin.

“I’m very excited to join this remarkable team and help advance our shared commitment to delivering compassionate, quality care to every patient we serve,” Blair said. “In a growing rural hospital, we have the opportunity to build deep, lasting relationships with our communities. I look forward to supporting all our caregivers as we continue to put patients first in everything we do.”

In his free time, Blair enjoys spending time with his family, including his wife Vicki, two sons, and two dogs. He is excited to take advantage of the various outdoor activities the Montrose area has to offer.