Chris Nicholas

Born and raised in Fort Worth, Texas. Chris completed his Bachelor’s degree in Business Management at Texas Tech University and then his Master’s of Science in Healthcare Administration from the University of Texas Arlington.

Chris began his career in healthcare as a skilled nursing facility administrator operating multiple facilities in Texas and Nevada before transitioning to inpatient rehabilitation hospital leadership with Renown in 2016.

Over the last seven years, Chris has served Renown by building high-performing teams and leaders focused on driving quality, service, and financial outcomes. Prior to serving in his current position, Chris was Vice President and Administrator of Renown South Meadows Medical Center and Neuroscience Service Line after being promoted from the Senior Administrator of Rehab Services position, leading post-acute services and partnership.

Chris’ dedication to improving health care using data, innovation and technology has inspired teams to work together to achieve significant results that have benefitted many.

His wife Denise and young daughter Maddi love calling Reno home. As an avid outdoors person, Chris enjoys the many opportunities and access to hiking, mountain biking, and snowboarding that Reno provides.