Meg McCollister, COO

Meg McCollister joined Midland as Chief Operating Officer in 2025. She has a strong leadership, advisory and advocacy
background with two decades of experience serving non-profits, candidates for public office, as well as government agencies.
She has focused her career on public health, environmental advocacy and administration, health care access for low-income
and disadvantaged populations, and community education.

Prior to joining Midland, Meg served as the Region 7 Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, serving Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, and nine tribal nations. In addition to overseeing all regional regulatory programs, Meg also partnered extensively with federal, state, and local government leaders, universities, and public health organizations. She is committed to helping low income and disadvantaged populations gain better access to healthcare, while promoting financial health for hospitals, further strengthening the overall health of communities.

Meg is native to the Heartland, having grown up in Kansas and Missouri. She earned her undergraduate degree at the University of Kansas, and then earned her Juris Doctorate from the University of Missouri – Kansas City School of Law, where she graduated with Honors in Pro Bono Service.