Bobby Eklofe is the Executive Vice President of Inpatient Operations. Eklofe has invested an incredible Over 35 years into KVC’s mission, making game-changing contributions such as opening Camber Wichita and the new Camber Hays. He is a servant-leader who constantly reminds colleagues and partners to stay connected to our “why” for helping children and adults in crisis access help and achieve mental wellness.

Bobby earned a master’s degree in health services administration from the University of Kansas School of Medicine. Throughout his career in behavioral health, most of that with Camber and the KVC Health Systems family of nonprofits, Bobby has gained experience working in residential services, psychiatric hospitals, social services and school settings. He has held positions in a range of disciplines giving him a well-rounded understanding of the psychiatric treatment environment, including direct patient care, human resources, training, staff development, hospital administration and executive leadership.

Bobby participates in many local and state committees in Kansas to advocate for community behavioral health needs and is a longtime member of Kiwanis. He currently serves on the Kansas Hospital Association Behavioral Health Committee, Kansas Mental Health Coalition and Board of Directors of HealthSource and Compliance One. He previously served as co-chair of the Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility (PRTF) Stakeholder Committee, Secretary for the Kansas Governor’s Behavioral Health Services Planning Council Children’s Subcommittee and Kansas School Mental Health Advisory Council.  

“There is no better job and fulfillment than to have the opportunity to work for families and children and support them through life’s ups and downs. You can’t replace that. Once you get a taste of it, you want to continue that feeling of knowing you’re helping others and investing in their futures. I am joined by a passionate, multi-disciplinary team of professionals that is here to serve families and children with compassion!” – Bobby Eklofe