Mr. Haynie serves as CEO of Ochsner Medical Center–West Bank, where he oversees hospital operations, strategic planning, financial stewardship, and efforts to build a culture of innovation and collaboration. He brings more than a decade of experience in healthcare operations and team leadership to the role, with a focus on patient experience and community impact. Before joining New Orleans-based Ochsner Health, Mr. Haynie served as vice president of operations at MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center in Clinton, Md., where he led initiatives that improved patient experience and operational efficiency. A veteran of the U.S. Army, he has also served as adjunct faculty at Towson University and as an assistant professor at Georgetown University’s School of Medicine. He serves as a board member of the Maryland Healthcare Education Institute and previously chaired the Board of Governors & Young Members for the Center Club in Baltimore. Mr. Haynie also serves on the boards of the Algiers Economic Development Foundation, the West Bank Business & Industry Association and the American Heart Association. In 2025, he was named to Biz New Orleans‘ “New Orleans 500” list, and Ochsner Medical Center–West Bank received an “A” grade from the Leapfrog Group that fall.


