Grady W. (Skip) Philips, III, MBA, MHA

Chief Executive Officer

Mr. Philips, a native of Georgia, joined Houston Healthcare in August 2006 as Administrator of Houston Medical Center, and was named Chief Operating Officer in June 2007, Interim Chief Executive Officer in March 2008 and Chief Executive Officer in June 2008.

Prior to arriving at Houston, he served in a variety of roles including Senior Vice President of Operations for Riverside Regional Medical Center at Riverside Health System in Newport News, Virginia. Mr. Philips has 20 years experience as a corporate officer and administrator of healthcare facilities providing a continuum of services from acute care to rehabilitation and retirement communities.

Mr. Philips graduated from Emory University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in History and a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry. He received a Masters Degree in Business Administration and a Masters Degree in Health Care Administration from Georgia State University. Mr. Philips is a member of the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE). Philips is a member of the Warner Robins Rotary Club and serves on the Board of Directors for the Salvation Army, Healthcare Service Center and Community Healthworks.