About meHey, It's Brian
Springfield, Illinois · Healthcare Executive · Coach & Advisor
I'm a healthcare executive with more than 30 years leading regional health systems, community hospitals, and clinics inside integrated delivery networks. In May 2025 I joined Hospital Sisters Health System as President & CEO of the Central Illinois Market and President & CEO of HSHS St. John's Hospital in Springfield.
Before HSHS, I served as COO of Baylor Scott & White's Greater Austin Region, and earlier as System Vice President & COO of UT Health East Texas in Tyler. I started in nuclear medicine technology, fell in love with patient care, and built a career around helping leaders deliver safer, more compassionate care at scale.
I'm board-certified in healthcare management (FACHE), hold an MHA from the University of South Florida, and a B.S. in Nuclear Medicine Technology from the University of Wisconsin–La Crosse. My wife Emilee and I are glad to call Springfield home — and I'm looking forward to coaching leaders who want the same clarity I've chased in every market I've served.
My mission is to help leaders build healthier organizations — and healthier lives for the people they serve.
What I bring into every engagement
Health System Leadership
Market P&L · multi-hospital strategy · campus modernization · physician partnership · mission-driven Catholic health systems
Operations & Growth
Integrated delivery networks · rural & community hospitals · clinical operations · innovative care models · quality systems
People & Culture
Caregiver engagement · leadership development · community partnership · communication under pressure · servant leadership
Coaching Focus
Executive decision-making · team alignment · navigating growth · healthcare leadership transitions · leading with purpose
Experience
May 2025 – Present
President & CEO — Central IL Market & HSHS St. John's Hospital
Hospital Sisters Health System
Oversees strategic and financial operations for HSHS ministries in Springfield, Decatur, Effingham, Litchfield, and Shelbyville.
Oct 2021 – May 2025
Chief Operating Officer — Greater Austin Region
Baylor Scott & White Health
Regional COO for a major Texas health system market focused on growth, operations, and care delivery.
Apr 2013 – Jun 2021
Chief Operating Officer
UT Health East Texas
System Vice President & COO across community and regional hospital operations in Tyler, Texas.
Dec 2009 – Apr 2013
Chief Clinical Operations Officer
Aurora Health Care
Clinical operations leadership following earlier service as Regional Administrator, Clinical Services (2004–2009).
Education & credentials
- Fellow, American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE)
Board-certified in healthcare management. - University of South Florida
Master's degree, Health Administration · 1995 – 1999 - University of Wisconsin–La Crosse
Bachelor's degree, Nuclear Medical Technology · 1988 – 1992