Stephen is a Knox County native.  He graduated from Munday High School in 1981.  After graduation he went to Vernon College for two years and then Midwestern University, getting his degree in Finance.  Kuehler returned to Knox County and worked under AB Martin in Knox County Hospital from 1991-1997. He pursued a career in teaching/coaching from 1997-2002.  His roots returned him and his family to Knox County in 2002; he has diligently served as Knox County Hospital District CEO and Administrator since then, adding more services to the district for Knox County and beyond. 

Stephen is not afraid of a challenge; growing the services of KCHD is what he has enjoyed the most as Administrator.  He welcomes the patrons of KCHD to contact him for any question or need.