Executive Team

Sansum Clinic’s Executive Team helps provide quality healthcare for the California Central Coast communities we serve by recruiting the best physicians and continuing to provide the most up-to-date facilities and advanced medical technologies to serve the healthcare needs of our patients. As a nonprofit organization we provide many vital community health services and resources and as one of the area’s largest employers, we recognize the value of our many employees and their role in providing excellent service and care.

Kurt N. Ransohoff, MD, FACP

President, Greater Central Coast

Dr. Ransohoff joined Sansum Clinic in 1992. Board certified in internal medicine, Dr. Ransohoff earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Bowdoin College, Brunswick, Maine and a medical degree from UCLA School of Medicine, Los Angeles, California. He was Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine at the UCLA School of Medicine from 1989-1992, and Chief Resident and Clinical Instructor from 1988-1989. Dr. Ransohoff was Chairman of our Internal Medicine Department from 1992-1994, and Assistant Medical Director from 1994-1997. He has been Medical Director since 1997, President since 1998, and CEO since 2002.

Chad Hine, MBA

Ambulatory CEO, Greater Central Coast

Mr. Hine is a highly analytical financial executive with in-depth experience in the healthcare industry. His exceptional evaluation and planning skills make him a respected and proven leader. Before joining Sansum Clinic, Mr. Hine was CFO at Quincy Medical Group in Illinois where he oversaw all aspects of financial performance and operations for the organization and led a substantial financial turnaround that improved profitability by more than 100 percent. Prior to that he was principal and co-owner of investment bank and consultancy CEO Strategic Solutions, LLC. Mr. Hine began his career with Bank of America where he was Assistant Vice President in charge of underwriting and approving credit facilities for middle market businesses. He earned a B.S. in Accounting and Finance from Purdue University and an M.B.A. with a focus in finance and entrepreneurship from USC, where he graduated with honors.

Lindsay Cortina

Market Vice President, Strategy

Lindsay Cortina is a strategic healthcare leader with a proven ability to drive growth, solve complex challenges, and lead high-performing cross-functional teams. As Vice President of Strategy & Business Development at Sutter Health’s Greater Central Coast Division, she spearheads initiatives that expand patient access, enhance clinical excellence, and shape the future of ambulatory care.

Since joining the organization in 2007, Lindsay has played a pivotal role in transformational efforts, including the 2012 merger of the Cancer Center of Santa Barbara with Sansum Clinic and, more recently, the integration of Sansum Clinic into Sutter Health’s community division-based system. A trusted executive team member, she works across disciplines—bringing together clinical, operational, and administrative leaders—to align strategy with execution and tackle complex healthcare challenges with innovative, sustainable solutions.

At her core, Lindsay is passionate about helping people live healthier lives. She thrives on building strong relationships and leading teams to deliver meaningful results that strengthen both healthcare organizations and the communities they serve. With a background spanning pre-medical studies, lean principles, and project management, she brings a structured yet agile approach to problem-solving, ensuring initiatives are both impactful and adaptable in an evolving healthcare landscape.

Beyond her professional role, Lindsay is deeply committed to community engagement and service. She actively contributes to local nonprofit and volunteer organizations and serves on the Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, fostering collaboration between business and healthcare to support regional growth and well-being. She has been recognized for her leadership and dedication to advancing healthcare innovation and access on California’s Central Coast.

Matt Baumann, DBA, MBA

Market Vice President, Clinical Service Line

Baumann is a healthcare executive whose approach to problem solving and leadership is rooted in military planning and strategy. Prior to his more recent work in healthcare, he spent seven years as an Infantry Leader in the United States Marine Corps (USMC). During this time, he led several infantry units and deployed to Afghanistan and South East Asia. Departing as a Captain of Marines, Baumann thrived in both front line and technical acquisitions roles. This technical and operational military experience shaped the thought processes and approach that drives his decision making today. Mr. Baumann received Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees in Business Administration from the University of Central Florida (UCF). He graduated as a Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) from Florida International University in 2022, with research focused on leadership effectiveness and employee engagement.

Marjorie Newman, MD

Chief Medical Officer

Marjorie P. Felcher Newman, MD, joined Sansum Clinic as Assistant Medical Director in 2000. Previously, Dr. Newman was Executive Director of New York University Health Center where she also practiced internal medicine. Dr. Newman earned her medical degree at Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, NY, following completion of a bachelor of arts degree in biology at Barnard College/Columbia University where she graduated Phi Beta Kappa. She completed her internship and residency in internal medicine at Mount Sinai Medical Center, New York, NY. She is board certified in internal medicine. Her academic appointments include Clinical Assistant Professor of medicine at New York University Medical Center and Clinical Instructor of medicine at Mount Sinai Medical Center.

Dan Weigel, SPHR, SHRM-SCP

Market Vice President, Human Resources

Dan is a results-oriented human resources leader with extensive experience building and engaging winning teams. His background includes working with diverse organizations, from startups to category leaders. Prior to joining Sansum Clinic, Dan was VP of People and Culture at Invoca, Inc., the Call Intelligence Company and Apeel Sciences. He has also held senior HR roles with national and international responsibility for Intouch Technologies, The Walking Company, Guitar Center, Circuit City, and the iconic Santa Barbara based brands Big Dog Sportswear and Jordano’s.

Focused on continuous improvement with a passion for recruiting talent, Dan brings sharp understanding of the dual focus needed to align strategic and employee need to enable business growth and profitability. Dan earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Public Administration with emphasis in Labor Relations from San Diego State University.

Dan can be found fishing, cycling or spending time with family and friends in his home in Ventura.