Texas Roots
I was born on an Army base in Frankfurt, Germany, the first son of 4th and 5th generation Texans from Fort Worth (father) and Houston (mother). I credit their strong Texas roots for giving me the desire and strength to be a servant leader.
Youth, Education, and Career
Growing up in Fort Worth, I was an avid Boy Scout (Eagle), which instilled in me a love for nature and the outdoors. Going to UT Austin in the mid 70’s, I was a physics major until I took an EMT class, which set me on the path to health care. Graduating with a BS in Health Education, I was employed by Austin Emergency Medical Services, finishing that career as a Licensed Paramedic and District Commander. I went on to earn a Master’s degree in Health Care Administration, and have spent the last 40 years serving as a CEO and administrator in a number of roles, working at St. David’s Healthcare System, the Austin Diagnostic Clinic, Murfreesboro Medical Clinic and SurgiCenter, and Scott and White Healthcare, to name just a few. I have spent the last 10+ years leading and consulting with multiple healthcare organizations throughout the Texas and Louisiana
Volunteerism
Along the way, I realized the value of volunteerism, and the importance of recognizing each and every person I was privileged to work with. I have been very fortunate to work in volunteer roles such as Chairman, Alzheimer’s Walk (Nashville), President and Member, Rotary Club of Georgetown, Founding Board Member, Georgetown Neuroscience Institute, Commissioner, Williamson County ESD #8, Board Member, Williamson County and Cities Health District, and Chair, Georgetown Convention and Visitors Bureau. Closer to home, I sit on the Advisory Board, Llano Midcoast Hospital, Chair, Federated Church of Sunrise Beach, and First Responder, Sunrise Beach Volunteer Fire Department. I also currently serve as City Councilmember, City of Sunrise Beach Village.
A Servant Leader
All of these roles taught me many lessons, but the most important one was to value the folks I worked with, from physicians, to patients, and to support and clinical staff. I believe that being a servant leader means that I must lead by example. I have always believed that my role as a leader has always been to give the folks that actually do the job the skills and resources that they need to be successful, and then to get out of their way.
All of these roles taught me many lessons, but the most important one was to value the folks I worked with, from physicians, to patients, and to support and clinical staff. I believe that being a servant leader means that I must lead by example. I have always believed that my role as a leader has always been to give the folks that actually do the job the skills and resources that they need to be successful, and then to get out of their way.