Mr. Ware leads Russellville Hospital, a community-based rural hospital serving Franklin County and the surrounding region in northwest Alabama, where he has focused on strengthening access to quality care, workforce development and long-term financial sustainability. Under his leadership, Russellville Hospital has earned DNV hospital accreditation, a CMS 5-star rating and recognition among the top 10 cleanest hospitals in Alabama. Mr. Ware prioritizes cultivating a supportive workplace culture and community partnerships, serving on the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce board of directors, the Alabama Hospital Association state and regulatory committee and the Russellville Hospital foundation board. He began his healthcare career as a respiratory therapist before advancing through COO and CEO roles at Panola Medical Center in Batesville, Miss., bringing operational and executive experience to his current position.
