Houston-based Hospital Corporation of America Gulf Coast Division named Jim Brown chief development officer. Most recently, he served as the senior vice president/CEO of ambulatory services for Memorial Hermann Health System in Houston.
Previously, Mr. Brown had served as the orthopedic service line executive for Memorial Hermann and CEO of Memorial Hermann Sugar Land (Texas) Hospital. During the course of his career, he also served as COO at Lea Regional Medical Center in Hobbs, N.M., and COO at Doctors Hospital of Dallas.
In his new role, Mr. Brown helps guide the Gulf Coast Division's development initiatives to improve and expand healthcare programs.
Mr. Brown is a fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives. He holds a master's degree in healthcare administration from Trinity University in San Antonio.