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Board of Directors

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.

Our Board Members

Renda J. Burkhart

Chair, UHS Board of Directors

Burkhart Advisory

H. W. “Bud” Sherrod, Jr.

Vice Chair, UHS Board of Directors

Insurance Broker, Ameriplane Benefits Corporation

Sara Fortune Rose

Secretary, Treasurer, UHS Board of Directors

Retired, Government and Industry Affairs, Bush Brothers & Company

Randy D. Boyd

President, The University of Tennessee

Dr. Peter F. Buckley

Chancellor, The University of Tennessee Health Science Center

William “Will” D. Edwards

Attorney, Long, Ragsdale & Waters, PC

Carolyn Fairbank

President, The Inn at Christmas Place

Cristen “Crissy” G. Haslam

Community Leader/Philanthropist

Renee D. Kelly

Senior Advisor of ESSER (Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund), Knox County Schools

Christopher P. Kinney

Former CEO, SteelRiver Infrastructure Partners

Keri Lattimore MD

Dr. Keri A. Lattimore

Regional Neonatal Associates

Dr. Patrick O. McConville

University Anesthesiologist

David L. Miller

Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, UT System Finance and Administration

Dr. Donde A. Plowman

Chancellor, The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

Amy Barger Stevens MD

President, University Physicians’ Association, Inc. (Ex-Officio Member)

Emeritus Board Members

James A. Haslam II