Jacobson Memorial Hospital Ctr competitors

International, results oriented professional with experience in public Fortune 100 as well as private equity owned mid-market, venture backed startup and rapid-growth businesses. Global experience across Latin America, China, India, Asia-Pac and Europe. Masters in International Business from Top Tier IR school. Industry experience in healthcare, high tech, mfg & distribution, outsourced services. Specialties: International experience, Spanish language skills, Mergers & Acquisitions, Private Equity, Venture Capital, SEC, Investor Relations, Debt Placement & Restructuring, Global Tax Planning, Strategic and Operational Planning, Operational Optimization, Change Management & Leadership, Real Estate, Off-shoring/Outsourcing and ERP implementation.

Richard J. Liekweg is president and chief executive officer of BJC HealthCare, one of the nation’s largest nonprofit, integrated health care delivery organizations with over $6 billion in net revenues and more than 32,000 employees serving the greater St. Louis, southern Illinois and mid-Missouri regions. BJC is the largest provider of charity care, unreimbursed care and community benefit in Missouri, providing more than $800.8 million in financial assistance, education of health professionals, safety net services and community outreach programs. BJC’s patients have access to the latest advances in medical science and technology through a formal affiliation between BJC and the renowned Washington University School of Medicine, which consistently ranks among the top medical schools in the country. Barnes-Jewish Hospital and St. Louis Children’s Hospital rank among the most highly regarded teaching hospitals in the nation. BJC’s community and rural hospitals are also regularly recognized for excellence. Liekweg joined BJC HealthCare in 2009 as president of Barnes-Jewish Hospital and group president for BJC HealthCare. In 2015, Liekweg was promoted to executive vice president and subsequently president of BJC. He was named president and chief executive officer in January 2018. Before joining BJC, Liekweg served as chief executive officer and associate vice chancellor for the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) Medical Center from 2003-2009. Liekweg also spent more than 16 years at Duke University Health System, including serving as chief executive officer of Duke’s Durham Regional Hospital. He currently serves on the boards of several professional and community organizations including Vizient, Washington University, Missouri Hospital Association, Cortex, St. Louis Regional Health Commission, Greater St. Louis, Inc., BioSTL and Forest Park Forever. Liekweg holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from the University of Virginia and master’s degrees in health services administration and business administration, both from the University of Michigan.

Healthcare Executive with significant experience in hospital operations, strategic planning, stakeholder collaboration, operational excellence, business development, Board participation, and physician relations. Effective problem solver that can creatively lead positive outcomes. Values persistence, integrity, and people. Encourages positive direction and open lines of communication. Personal Mission Statement: To influence others and live life wholly through personal growth, authenticity, spiritual strength, perseverance, lightheartedness, and financial responsibility. Contact Information: (830) 258-7728

Chris Howard is a President/CEO at Sharp and Board Member at Sharp and is based in San Diego, California. He has worked as President at SSM Health St. Louis, Executive Director at Sharp, and Chief Operations Officer at SSM Health. Chris works or has worked at American Hospitality Assn. He attended University of Oklahoma between 1988 and 1993 and University of Oklahoma between 1982 and 1986.