Becker’s has reported on five hospitals and health systems that have promoted CFOs to the chief executive role in 2025:
1. Hannah McRae, CFO of Cody (Wyo.) Regional Health, was appointed CEO on April 7. Ms. McRae has served as interim CEO since November and will continue her CFO responsibilities until a successor is named. She has been with the system since 2020.
2. Hinesville, Ga.-based Liberty Regional Medical Center named CFO Derek Rozier as its next CEO. He succeeds Tammy Mims, who retired after serving as the hospital’s CEO since 2019. Mr. Rozier has served as the hospital’s CFO for the past 10 years.
3. Newport (Wash.) Hospital and Health Services named CFO Kim Manus its permanent CEO and superintendent. She had served as interim CEO since August and as the hospital’s CFO since 2001.
4. Onamia, Minn.-based Mille Lacs Health System named CFO Andy Knutson to succeed CEO Bill Nelson, who is departing after 16 years in the role. Mr. Knutson joined Mille Lacs as CFO in May 2022 and began his new role on Jan. 27. Mr. Nelson will serve as a consultant for six months to ensure a seamless transition.
5. Livingston (Tenn.) Regional Hospital CFO Lance Mason will transition to CEO on March 31. He will succeed Tim McGill, who is retiring. The 114-bed hospital, part of Brentwood, Tenn.-based Lifepoint Health, serves five counties in central Tennessee and southern Kentucky.
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