Board of Directors
Overview
Since its formation, The University of Tennessee Medical Center has experienced tremendous growth, and the University Health System Inc., board of directors is a key factor and supporter of that growth. Each member believes in the medical center’s mission, vision and values and stays informed about general operations and the healthcare needs of the community. Thanks to their contributions, talent and expertise, the medical center has been able to become a leader in healthcare for the region
William S. Rukeyser
Chairman, UHS Board of Directors Rukeyser & Company
Howard W. "Bud" Sherrod, Jr.
Vice Chair, UHS Board of Directors Partner Allison, Sherrod, Owens & Siddons
Bernard E. Bernstein
Secretary/Treasurer, UHS Board of Directors Bernstein, Stair & McAdams Attorneys
James A. Haslam II
Assistant Secretary/Treasurer, UHS Board of Directors Pilot Oil Corporation
Carolyn Fairbank Biggs
COO Christmas Place Management LLC
Wayne T. Davis
Interim Chancellor The University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Randy Boyd
Interim UT President, The University of Tennessee
Robert F. Elder, MD
President University Physicians Association Inc. (Ex-Officio Member)
Joseph E. Johnson, PhD
President Emeritus The University of Tennessee
Joseph R. Landsman, Jr.
President & CEO University Health System Inc.
Melissa P. LaPinska, MD
Physician University Surgeons Associaties, PC
Sharon J. Pryse
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer The Trust Company
Steve J. Schwab, MD
Chancellor The University of Tennessee Health Science Center (Ex-Officio Member)
Harry W. "Wes" Stowers
President Stowers Machinery Corporation
Sara Fortune Rose
Retired, Government and Industry Affairs Bush Brothers & Company
Michael T. Strickland
Chair Bandit Lites
W. Bedford Waters, MD
Physician The University of Tennessee Medical Center
Renda Burkhart
Finance Committee Chair President & CPA Burkhart & Company