Community Health Systems Names Kevin Hammons CEO & Jason Johnson CFO

The duo has been serving in these roles on an interim basis since October 1, 2025. Hammons has also joined the company’s Board of Directors.

Community Health Systems has officially appointed Kevin Hammons as chief executive officer and Jason Johnson as chief financial officer, effective immediately. 

The duo has been serving in these roles on an interim basis since October 1, 2025. Hammons has also joined the company’s Board of Directors.

Hammons, who previously served as CHS’s chief financial officer since January 2020, has been with the company since 1997, holding multiple leadership roles in financial reporting, corporate finance, treasury management, and investor relations. He also led CHS’s recent enterprise resource planning (ERP) implementation.

Johnson, formerly chief accounting officer, joined CHS in 2012 and has progressed through several accounting leadership positions, overseeing SEC reporting and broader financial operations before assuming the interim CFO role.

“I’m honored to lead the CHS team during a time when we see significant opportunities to advance clinical services, quality and patient care, deeply engage with employees and physicians, and create lasting value for all of our communities and stakeholders,” said Hammons.

Johnson added, “I’m also excited to serve CHS in this new role and during the next phase of the Company’s growth and advancement. As we continue to make meaningful progress across our operational and financial goals, we look forward to building more momentum in the year ahead and even greater confidence in the future of the Company.”

Wayne T. Smith, chairman of CHS’s Board of Directors, said, “The Board is delighted to appoint these two proven leaders who can take the Company to the next level. Kevin and Jason both have a deep understanding of our company and the healthcare industry, unique perspectives that can accelerate growth and our strategic priorities, and they are both very highly regarded by their colleagues and industry peers.”

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