Your Leadership Team
Real project. Real mentorship. Real impact.
Robert J. Trenschel, D.O., M.P.H.
President & Chief Executive Officer
For the past seven years, Robert Trenschel has led Onvida Health with a clear vision: lift the health of Yuma County by moving beyond illness care and investing in community wellness. With more than 20 years of experience as both physician and executive, he understands healthcare from every angle: clinical, operational and human.
Ask him about population health and you’ll see what drives him. He’s passionate about using innovation and insight to make care more effective, more equitable and more connected to the people we serve. He earned his medical degree from Nova Southeastern University and a Master of Public Health from Florida International University. What he’s most proud of is building a place where great care happens naturally, where teams collaborate, ideas thrive and tomorrow’s leaders find their voice.
Jake Childs, PharmD, M.H.A., F.A.C.H.E
Chief Operating Officer & Fellowship Preceptor
Jake Childs brings more than a decade of healthcare leadership to Onvida Health. As Chief Operating Officer, he oversees operational areas that support exceptional care across the system, including Continuous Improvement, Strategy, Business Development, Supply Chain, Pharmacy, Laboratory, Diagnostic Imaging and more.
Previously, Jake served as Chief Administrative Officer at PeaceHealth, a multi-state health system in the Pacific Northwest. He led financial turnaround efforts and drove operational improvements across hospitals in Southwest Washington, including optimizing service lines and managing over $100 million in facility upgrades such as an Emergency Department renovation, a new cancer center and expanded cardiac services.
Jake also held leadership roles at Intermountain Healthcare, Novant Health and the Cleveland Clinic. He is a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives and a Board-Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist. He earned a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Roseman University of Health Sciences, a Master of Science in Health-System Pharmacy Administration from Northeast Ohio Medical University and a Master of Healthcare Administration from the University of Southern California.
Jake also serves as a preceptor for administrative fellows. Outside of work, he volunteers in the community, serves on local boards and is exploring all Yuma County has to offer with his family.
Reflections from Former Fellows
Hear from those who have walked this path.
“YRMC’s leadership has provided a rich environment for my leadership development, offering quality meetings and impactful project experiences. The relationships I’ve cultivated through the fellowship have been instrumental in my growth. I’m excited to witness the ongoing evolution of the program.”
2023-2024 Administrative Fellow
Mitchel McHugh
“YRMC gives you the opportunity to build the skill sets necessary for success. The mentor relationships I built at Yuma are still impacting my career today. I am confident that the fellowship at Yuma Regional will allow the next Administrative Fellow to grow at an expedited pace while contributing to the success of Yuma Regional.”
2019-2020 Administrative Fellow
Matthew Barnes
“YRMC demonstrated a genuine focus on building my skill set and abilities. This is evident in the high quality of projects I was assigned and the mentor relationships that I have built throughout the organization. I am thoroughly impressed with my experience at YRMC and confident that the next Fellow will have a phenomenal experience.”
2015-2016 Administrative Fellow
Brett Bingham
