Mr. Davis serves as Illinois region president and chief administrative officer for Deaconess Illinois Medical Center and Crossroads, overseeing strategic and operational functions. In the past year alone, he implemented systemwide “unreasonable hospitality” initiatives to elevate patient experience and oversaw the go-live of critical IT systems including Epic EHR and Pyxis, significantly enhancing clinical operations. He has expanded service lines, most notably by introducing dialysis and preparing a neuro unit launch, while also modernizing equipment across multiple sites ranging from imaging tools in cath labs to surgical video towers and chemistry analyzers. Mr. Davis’s influence extends beyond hospital walls through his active civic engagement, including board roles with the Illinois Hospital Association, American Red Cross of Illinois and more. Recognized for his contributions, he recently received the “President’s Award” from Rend Lake College Foundation and helped secure a 4-star patient survey rating from CMS at Deaconess Illinois Crossroads.
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Becker's Recognition
William Davishas been named a Becker's honoree on the lists below.
2025 Winner

Executives
Rural Hospital CEOs to Know
Rural hospitals allow patients from remote areas to receive care without traveling long distances or sacrificing quality. The CEOs leading these necessary institutions take on a variety of responsibilities to ensure rural communities have access to top-tier healthcare.
CEORural & Critical Access
