Holmes, Michael A.

Michael Holmes has served as the CEO of Scenic Rivers Health Services, a Community Health Center located in northern Minnesota, since 1979. Under his leadership, Scenic Rivers Services has grown from a single, modest site to a center that today operates 6 medical clinics and 4 dental clinics in an 8,000 square mile service area. He has testified before Congress numerous times, advocating for a strong primary care infrastructure and the need to support health centers as they are increasingly called upon to respond to public health crises. Holmes has held posts as NACHC Treasurer and past Parliamentarian, in addition to membership on NACHC’s Finance and Health Policy Committees. Holmes also serves as Treasurer of the Minnesota Association of Community Health Centers and chairs the Breakwater Health Network. Holmes holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Ambassador College.