Frye Regional Names Thomas E. Roddy Chief Operating Officer

Frye Regional Medical Center has named Thomas E. Roddy as its new chief operating officer (COO), bringing nearly two decades of health care leadership experience to the hospital’s executive team.

Roddy has an extensive background in hospital operations, strategic growth, quality improvement and patient experience. Most recently, he served as chief operating officer of Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, where he provided operational leadership for a 418-bed hospital. During his tenure, Roddy helped lead more than $180 million in capital infrastructure investments, including major facility expansion and clinical program development projects, while also supporting significant growth in surgical and cardiovascular services.

Throughout his career, Roddy has held leadership positions with health care organizations, including Ascension Healthcare, Community Health Systems and Encompass Health. His experience spans hospital operations, physician recruitment, strategic planning, service line development, capital projects and process improvement.

“Thomas brings a wealth of experience and a demonstrated ability to strengthen hospital operations while keeping patients at the center of every decision,” said Lindy White, MBA, FABC, chief executive officer of Frye Regional Medical Center. “His leadership, collaborative approach and commitment to quality care will be tremendous assets as we continue to expand access to services and meet the evolving health care needs of our communities.”

As COO, Roddy will oversee hospital operations and collaborate with physicians, clinical leaders and employees to advance quality care, operational efficiency, patient satisfaction and strategic growth initiatives.

“I am honored to join Frye Regional Medical Center and an organization with a longstanding commitment to the health and well-being of this region,” Roddy said. “I look forward to working alongside the dedicated physicians, nurses and employees to build on the hospital’s strong foundation and continue delivering high-quality care to the patients and families we serve.”

Roddy earned a Master of Science in Health Administration and a Master of Science in Health Informatics from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, as well as a Master of Business Administration from Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. He is a member of the American College of Healthcare Executives.

For more information about Frye Regional Medical Center, which has served the region since 1911, visit FryeMedCtr.com or call 828.315.5000.

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