At just 34 years old, Mr. Brooks assumed leadership of two SSM Health campuses, overseeing a 329-bed acute care hospital, a 70-bed behavioral health facility, and more than 1,300 employees and 400 providers. He has driven significant expansion projects, including a 66,000-square-foot outpatient facility, a new ambulatory surgery center adding 2,500 cases annually and the acquisition of a surgical robot enabling over 300 robotic surgeries in its first year. Mr. Brooks secured funding to double the size of the Wentzville emergency department and launched the system’s only monoclonal antibody clinic, while expanding urgent care and pain management services. Under his direction, cardiovascular services in the region have grown substantially, nearly tripling surgical volumes within the academic platform and earning U.S. News & World Report recognition. His leadership has also helped reduce reliance on agency staff, lower turnover, improve patient satisfaction and more than double monthly outpatient visits. Mr. Brooks also serves on multiple local boards and actively shapes healthcare access and innovation in a rapidly growing market.
