Harton Regional Medical Center
Russ Spray, Chief Executive Officer of Harton Regional Medical Center, announced this week that he will retire in February.
“I’m proud to finish my career at Harton Regional with some of the most talented and dedicated physicians, employees and volunteers I’ve known,” said Spray. “Although I will certainly miss supporting their work to care for southern middle Tennessee, I’m glad to be spending my retirement in the community that has been our home.”
Spray joined Harton Regional in 2011. In that time, the hospital has increased healthcare resources with the recruitment of physicians to the community and the expansion of the critical care unit, among other enhancements.
“As a native of the area, Russ has led with a keen understanding of the healthcare needs of Tullahoma and the surrounding communities,” said James Lane, chairman of the Board of Trustees. “He leaves the hospital positioned for continued growth and excellence.”
Spray has spent his 37-year career within 100 miles of his hometown of Fayetteville. He has led hospitals in Fayetteville, Winchester, McMinnville, and Gadsden and Huntsville, Alabama. He began his career as an auditor in Nashville.
The search for a new permanent CEO will begin immediately. Members of the Board of Trustees, medical staff and hospital leaders will be involved in the selection process.
Harton Regional Medical Center is a 135-bed facility serving the residents of Coffee, Moore, Franklin, Bedford and surrounding communities. HRMC received The Joint Commission Seal of Approval and full accreditation as a Chest Pain Center from the Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care. For more information about the services offered, visit hartonmedicalcenter.com
