The Kansas Health Institute (KHI) Board of Directors announced today that Kari Bruffett has been selected as its new President and Chief Executive Officer. Her appointment to this new role is effective May 16. Bruffett currently serves as KHI’s Vice President for Policy. She succeeds Robert F. St. Peter, M.D., who announced in October that he would be stepping down in May after 24 years as President and CEO. Kari is well-known and respected by LeadingAge Kansas.