Kolton Hewlett joined Cass Health in 2021 as Chief Human Resources Officer and expanded his role in 2024 to include Chief Financial Officer. In this capacity, he oversees a variety of operational, financial, and administrative departments, including accounting, business office, care coordination, compliance, human resources, educational services, emergency preparedness, environmental services, food services, marketing and communications, materials management, medical records, patient financial services, performance improvement, plant operations, public health, revenue integrity, service excellence, plant operations, public health, and volunteer services.

Kolton holds a Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration and a Master of Business Administration. Kolton is a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR), Society for Human Resources Management Certified Professional (SHRM-CP), and holds certifications in Healthcare Compliance (CHC), Healthcare Privacy Compliance (CHPC), and Healthcare Quality (CPHQ).

Kolton is a member of several professional organizations and has served as president of the Iowa Society for Healthcare Human Resources Administration (ISHHRA). He is also involved with the Iowa Hospital Association and has served on the Board of Directors for the Iowa Association for Healthcare Quality (IAHQ) and as a founding member of the Iowa Society for Healthcare Risk Management (ISHRM).

Kolton is active in various community groups, including the Cass County Master Gardeners, the Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, and the Atlantic Produce in the Park Board of Directors.