A graduate of Colorado State University and the University of Colorado, where he earned his Master's Degree, Kean has served in hospital administration positions since finishing a two-year fellowship in 1982. He, his wife Linda, and their six children moved to Taos in 1998, when he became CEO of Holy Cross Hospital.

Kean is an active member of the American Hospital Association, the New Mexico Hospital Association, the American College of Healthcare Executives, and the Community Against Violence. He also serves in an ex-officio capacity on the Hospital Foundation Board.

As hospital CEO, Kean oversaw the 2005 $14.5 million expansion of Holy Cross Hospital. The hospital is the largest private employer in Taos County and currently employs over 42 0 people. The medical staff size has grown since 1998 significantly, and now boasts over 49 physicians. Holy Cross Hospital is recognized in the State as one of the State’s most successful rural hospitals.

Kean’s personal interests include active involvement with his family, active membership in his Church, and serving as Treasurer of the Board of the Taos Community Against Violence, a Women's shelter and domestic violence services organization. Kean and his family are known for their musical talents. The Spellman Family Musicians have performed at numerous community benefit concerts and private ceremonies. All six children play the piano at an award-winning level and have mastered other instruments, including flute, violin, harp, cello and guitar.

Kean believes Holy Cross Hospital Foundation is one of the gems of Holy Cross. He encourages us all to support the philanthropic work of the Foundation. The foundation, in turn, supports the many charitable missions of Holy Cross Hospital and is vital to the long-term health of residents of Taos and the surrounding areas.