“Her appointment reflects our commitment to bringing exceptional leaders into our organization.” – CRMC
Ann Marie Holas-Dryps is Cookeville Regional Medical Center’s new chief operating officer (COO).
Holas-Dryps has more than a decade of health care leadership experience, according to CRMC. Most recently, she served as system vice president of the Norton Heart & Vascular Institute, where she led cardiovascular services across multiple hospitals and clinics.
CRMC is dedicated to “expanding access, elevating quality and delivering exceptional patient care across its service area,” according to a release.
“Her appointment reflects our commitment to bringing exceptional leaders into our organization who share our mission of delivering high-quality, compassionate care to the people of Cookeville and the surrounding region,” said Buffy Key, chief executive officer of Cookeville Regional Medical Center. “Ann Marie’s proven record of building collaborative teams and driving meaningful outcomes makes her an outstanding addition to our leadership team.”
Holas-Dryps is set to oversee day-to-day operations across Cookeville Regional.
“She will work closely with physicians, clinical staff and community partners to ensure the delivery of coordinated, high-quality care close to home,” according to CRMC.
CRMC says Holas-Dryps has built a reputation for forging strong partnerships and creating care models that put patients first.
“I am honored to join the Cookeville Regional family and to serve a community that deserves the very best in health care,” Holas-Dryps said. “I look forward to working alongside our talented team of caregivers and partners to build on the strong foundation here and to create an even brighter future for our patients and the region.”
Pictured above: Ann Marie Holas-Dryps, chief operating officer
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