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Leadership

Our hospital's experienced and knowledgeable leadership team is committed to improving the quality of healthcare we provide to our Southshore community.

At HCA Florida South Shore Hospital, our experienced and knowledgeable leadership team is committed to improving the quality of care we provide to serve the healthcare needs of our community.

Hospital leaders

  • Chief Executive Officer Cathy Edmisten
  • Vice President of Operations Sarah Tavenner
  • Chief Nursing Officer Rocky Ricapito
  • Chief Financial Officer Chris Conn
  • Vice President of Human Resources Lisa Howard
  • Vice President of Quality Christine Hardin

Board of trustees

  • Dr. Jennifer Wells China, Chair
  • Michael Ball, Vice Chair
  • Chief of Staff Luis Silva, MD
  • Cathy Edmisten, CEO
  • Jyric Sims, West Florida Division President
  • Physician Leo Rothbarth, MD
  • Physician Jennifer Bala, MD
  • Physician Shenelle-Marie Wise, MD
  • Rick Lanese, Community Member
  • Cedrick Wilson, Community Member
  • Shirley Bardell, Community Member