03/23/2026
The Rochelle Community Hospital Board of Trustees is made up of dedicated community members who volunteer their expertise and leadership to advance the mission of RCH. We deeply appreciate their thoughtful guidance and strong stewardship on behalf of the communities we serve.
We wanted to share more information about the members of our Board of Trustees to showcase just how much experience, thought, and care go into the decisions that make our hospital successful and available to the Rochelle community.
Next up, is Al Duthie:
In early 2025, Al Duthie retired from a 33-year career in management at Crest Foods in Ashton. Throughout his career, he developed strong skills in organization, budgeting, leadership, and problem-solving. Additionally, he serves on the Faith Lutheran Church council and brings his extensive management and technical skills to his role on the RCH Board of Trustees. He values the opportunity to contribute to important decisions that support the growth of Rochelle Hospital and the well-being of the wider community. Al approaches life with these principles at the forefront of his mind: change favors the prepared mind; there are two kinds of pain in life: the pain of discipline and the pain of disappointment; obstacles are what you see when you take your eyes off your goals; and the extra mile is never crowded.
Perspective:
“Rochelle is blessed to have such a high-quality hospital, and I want to be part of continuing this. Without good health, none of us can enjoy life to the fullest extent. A hospital like RCH ensures this.”
