Chris Stines has been caring for the caregivers his entire career. As the president of the Holy Cross Hospital – Mountain Point in Lehi, he brings decades of experience — and a world full of perspective — to his administration of the hospital that serves the growing area around the Point of the Mountain. While he’s relatively new to Utah Valley, he has run hospitals in the Midwest and the Middle East. Chris brings a compassion and desire to serve that is textured by his experience running a hospital through Covid and coming out the other end more dedicated to serving the doctors, nurses and staff members that keep people healthy during their hardest times.
Dealer’s Choice My days are somewhat unpredictable, but the predictable parts include starting each day talking with my wife, hopefully a workout and/or an infrared sauna session, morning hospital safety huddle with our team, followed by an assortment of meetings including lunch meetings with community partners, talking with physicians and caregivers, and most days end with some review of operational metrics.
Hand You Were Dealt If the stresses of being a hospital president three times were not enough, I have done some crazy hard things by choice. I qualified for the Boston Marathon on my first marathon, swam in the Amazon River, and lived in the Middle East. I also got married, started a new job, built a house and moved three times all in the same year.
Preferred Playing Partner My grandfather. I was in my early 20s when he passed away. He was an important role model in my life. As a grandfather myself now, I wish I could go back in time to play that long game with him. The experience and conversation would be magical.
Ace Up Your Sleeve I have substantial knowledge about mid-century Italian/Murano art glass. I found some real hidden treasures along the way. Some were shipped to Italy to be placed on exhibition in Venice which I was blessed to go see in person. I sold my collection on Madison Avenue several years ago. I no longer collect it but am still a fan of the history and craft.
Strongest Suit My wife says GQ meets Patagonia.
Ace Eats Tsunami. I order anything with yellowtail tuna and/or smoked salmon.