Jessie L. Tucker III

Following Janie’s departure, we’re pleased to announce that Dr. Jessie L. Tucker III, FACHE has been named President & CEO, effective Monday, December 14. A retired Army Lieutenant Colonel with over two decades of experience in executive healthcare leadership, Dr. Tucker has a long track record of gains in clinical quality, teammate engagement, financial performance and service line growth.

With a strong focus on improving value and optimizing resources across the enterprise, Dr. Tucker is committed to continually improving outcomes for patients and families by innovating wellness, education and self-care options in the communities he has served. Dr. Tucker has a Ph.D. in Administration-Health Services from the University of Alabama at Birmingham and completed a National Association of Public Hospitals and Health Systems Fellowship. He also holds a Master’s degree in Management from Bowie State University, an MBA from Troy State University and a Bachelor’s in Business Administration from the University of South Carolina.

A Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE), Dr. Tucker is also the 2007 recipient of the ACHE’s Robert S. Hudgens Memorial Award for Young Healthcare Executive of the Year. Throughout his career in healthcare, Dr. Tucker has also continued to teach, serving most recently as an adjunct at the University of Memphis.

Dr. Tucker and his wife, Dr. Patricia E. Kennedy-Tucker, have been married for over 30 years and have a nine year-old son and 15 year-old daughter. Please join us in extending a warm welcome to Dr. Tucker and his family.