Mr. Kome leads 169-bed Oconee Memorial Hospital and 109-bed Baptist Easley Hospital, where teammate engagement at both facilities stands at 90% as measured by an annual survey. Under his leadership, Oconee Memorial Hospital has earned 16 consecutive “A” safety grades from the Leapfrog Group, the most in South Carolina, and four consecutive “Top Rural Hospital” awards from the Leapfrog Group, which is a distinction held by only five rural hospitals nationally. The hospital also achieved Magnet recognition in 2024 and has been ranked in the top 5% of hospitals for quality by Healthgrades. Mr. Kome received the 2025 “Zero Harm Leadership Award” from the South Carolina Hospital Association, judged by the Institute for Healthcare Improvement, recognizing his commitment to promoting quality and safety at every level of the organization. He serves on the boards of the Oconee County, Clemson and Easley chambers of commerce, the Oconee Economic Alliance and the Pickens County Worklink Board of Directors. Mr. Kome previously served as COO of Oconee Memorial Hospital and vice president of communications at Premier.
