The Community Hospital Corporation (CHC) Board of Directors has announced Jim Kendrick as the organization’s new President and Chief Executive, effective April 17, 2017. Kendrick has been in executive healthcare leadership in both the not-for-profit and for-profit sectors for more than 20 years.

“We are excited for Jim’s leadership as we begin a new era of growth for CHC and service to community hospitals nationwide,” said Ken Gordon, CHC Board Chair. “We are confident in Jim’s mission-focus and ability to continue our success, as he follows the footprint of Mike Williams, our founding CEO and visionary for CHC’s initial 20 years.” Williams will serve in an advisory capacity during Kendrick’s transition.

Read the full article in Becker’s Hospital Review, April 11, 2017.