Mr. Hanners serves as CEO of Keck Medicine of USC, one of only two university-based medical systems in the Los Angeles area. He oversees Keck Hospital of USC, USC Norris Cancer Hospital, USC Verdugo Hills Hospital and USC Arcadia Hospital, along with more than 100 unique clinics. A hallmark of his leadership is a deep commitment to physician and staff wellbeing, reflected in the health system’s innovative “Care for the Caregiver” program and a workplace culture built on management development training, trust and accountability. Under his leadership, Keck Medicine has earned significant quality recognition, including 2025 Leapfrog “A” grades for Keck Hospital of USC and USC Verdugo Hills Hospital, “Top Teaching Hospital” designations for both Keck Hospital and USC Norris Cancer Hospital, and a Vizient “Top Performer” recognition for Keck Hospital. Keck Medical Center of USC ranks among the top 50 hospitals in the country in seven specialties and a top 10 hospital in California per U.S. News & World Report‘s 2025-26 “Best Hospitals” rankings. In fall 2025, Mr/. Hanners oversaw the opening of a four-story, 100,000-square-foot facility in Pasadena offering more than 15 service lines and more than doubling capacity in the San Gabriel Valley, making it Keck Medicine’s largest and most advanced outpatient location. Prior to his current role, Mr. Hanners served as COO for Keck Medicine and CEO of Keck Medical Center, and previously held senior leadership roles at Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles and Oakland, Calif.-based Kaiser Permanente’s Los Angeles Medical Center. Before his healthcare career, he served as a naval officer in the U.S. Submarine Force.
