Prior to joining CHS, Mr. Lawler held numerous leadership roles over 20 years at Greenville, N.C.-based Vidant Health, including seven years as president of Vidant Medical Center in Greenville.
Mr. Lawler, a North Carolina native, earned his bachelor’s degree from The Citadel in Charleston, S.C., and an MBA from Georgia Southern University in Statesboro. Before joining Vidant Health, he served as a medical corps service officer in the U.S. Army.
“It is a great honor and privilege to be asked to serve this remarkable organization and support its staff, members and partners in improving the lives of the people of our state,” said Mr. Lawler. “My career has taken me from the smallest hospital to the largest health system in North Carolina and I am grateful for the many people who have educated me along the way, from the board room to the bedside and every point in between. I plan to bring those lessons to my new role at NCHA.”
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