Scott Raynes

Scott Raynes, MBA, M.A. joined Southeast Georgia Health System as its president and chief executive officer (CEO) in January 2022.

Raised in West Virginia, Mr. Raynes earned his bachelor’s degree in business administration from West Virginia Institute of Technology, his master’s degree in business administration with a specialization in health care from West Virginia University, and a master’s degree in higher education and counseling from Morehead State University.

Prior to joining the Health System, Mr. Raynes served as president of Baptist Hospitals, Inc. and executive vice president of Baptist Healthcare Corp in Pensacola, Florida. During his tenure he led Northwest Florida and South Alabama’s largest health system which includes five hospitals and residency and fellowship programs in orthopaedics, internal medicine, primary care, sports medicine, cardiology and anesthesia. The system is a national leader in patient satisfaction with over half of the hospitals in the U.S. visiting for advice and consultation.

Mr. Raynes is a past president of the Tennessee Hospital Association and a fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives. He has served on many local boards of directors and held several volunteer roles in communities where he has lived.