TCMH Names Interim CEO Bill Bridges to Permanent Role

Following the monthly meeting of the Texas County Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees on Tuesday, July 30, the board announced that Interim CEO Bill Bridges has been appointed the permanent Chief Executive Officer of TCMH, effective immediately. Bridges has been serving as the interim CEO at TCMH since February 6, following the departure of former CEO Stace Holland.

The board members unanimously supported the employment decision. With 33 years of experience at TCMH, Bridges most recently held the position of director of emergency medical services before assuming the interim role.

The TCMH Board of Trustees released the following statement on Wednesday: “We are steadfast in our commitment to doing what’s best for our dedicated staff and the patients we serve at this hospital, and we have complete confidence in Bill’s leadership.”  Board members asked Bridges to help drive the hospital forward, aiming for continued progress and improvement.

“I am excited about taking on this position,” Bridges said. “This is all about teamwork, and we’ll achieve the hospital’s goals with the support of the community and the dedication of our employees. We are fortunate to have exceptional employees, outstanding physicians, and an incredible community, and I am committed to further enhancing and perpetuating this legacy.”

Bridges and his wife, Shannon, a TCMH radiologist technician, live in Houston.