Lima Leadership

Ronda Lehman
President of Mercy Health — Lima and Mercy Health — Toledo

Ronda Lehman, PharmD, MBA, FACHE, serves as President of Mercy Health — Lima and Mercy Health — Toledo part of Bon Secours Mercy Health, one of the largest health systems in the United States. She is dedicated to advancing the system's mission by improving quality and expanding access to care, particularly for underserved populations.

She oversees a large, integrated network of care spanning northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan. The Toledo market includes a seven-hospital system serving a 20-county region, complemented by advanced services such as Life Flight critical air transport and a strong academic partnership with Mercy College of Ohio.

Ronda's journey with Mercy Health began in 1995 as a pharmacy intern. Over the years, she has held a variety of leadership roles, including Chief Operating Officer for Mercy Health Physicians. Since assuming the position as the Market President at Mercy Health St. Rita's in 2019, she has focused on strengthening patient care services, fostering community partnerships, and enhancing health care delivery for our region. Ronda is highly involved in the community in a variety of ways, and St. Rita's has always played a critical role in addressing our community's fundamental health needs. In 2024, Mercy Health St. Rita's opened a newly renovated inpatient behavioral health unit - the only facility in the 10-county area.

A dedicated health care leader, Ronda holds a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from Ohio Northern University, a Doctor of Pharmacy from The Ohio State University and a Master of Business Administration from Tiffin University. She is a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE) and was named a 2025 ATHENA Award recipient.

For Ronda, health care is more than a profession — it is a calling. She is deeply committed to serving her community and advancing health equity. She serves on several boards, including the Ohio Northern University Board of Trustees, Lifeline of Ohio and The First National Bank of Pandora.

Outside of work, Ronda enjoys spending time with her family, playing piano, running, gardening and canning.

Dr. Owens provides physician executive leadership for regional clinical enterprises. Partnering with the other members of the senior leadership team at Mercy Health- Lima, he provides direction and oversight towards the overall mission, strategy, and delivery of quality health care services for the West Central Ohio region. Specific areas of responsibility include Medical Staff services, Medical Education programs, Mercy Health Physicians- Lima, and hospital quality.

Prior to this current role, Dr. Owens served as Chief Medical Officer of Mercy Health Physicians – Lima and the clinically integrated network in Lima since 2017. He initially joined the medical staff of Mercy Health- St. Rita’s in 2009 upon completion of his medical training. He is board certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.

Dr. Owens grew up in the greater West Central Ohio region and is pleased to be serving the area as part of the Bon Secours Mercy Health ministry. Prior to working in the area, he received his bachelor’s degree at Miami University. He then obtained his medical degree at the Medical College of Ohio (now University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences). He subsequently completed residency training in his specialty at The Ohio State University. He resides in Lima with his wife and two children.

Dr. Owens strongly believes in the mission of extending the compassionate ministry of Jesus through the provision of healthcare services across West Central Ohio. He is passionate about recruitment and retention of talented clinicians, provider engagement, patient experience, and creating access to healthcare that best serves our communities.