Plano, Texas-based Community Hospital Corp. appointed Jim Kendrick president and CEO, effective April 17.
Mr. Kendrick most recently served as CEO of Oklahoma City-based AllianceHealth Oklahoma, a 10-hospital network and Franklin, Tenn.-based Community Health Systems affiliate. His previous roles include serving as CEO for Longview (Texas) Regional Medical Center and COO of Wesley Medical Center of Hattiesburg, Miss.
Mr. Kendrick is a fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives and earned his master's in healthcare administration degree from Trinity University-San Antonio.
Mr. Kendrick succeeds founding CEO Mike Williams, who led CHC through its initial 20 years. Mr. Williams will serve in an advisory capacity during the leadership transition.