Coffee Regional Medical Center President and CEO Vicki Lewis, FACHE, was installed as the Chair of the Board of Trustees of the Georgia Hospital Association (GHA) at the association’s Annual Meeting of the Assembly on July 9. Lewis was elected to the role of Chair-Elect in 2025 and assumes the role of Chair following her service over the past year.

Lewis, who has served on the GHA Board since 2019, will lead the Board in developing strategies to support GHA hospital members, advocating for the highest-quality patient care, and ensuring GHA remains the leading advocate and supporter for hospitals across the state.

“Vicki Lewis is a highly skilled and deeply respected leader who has devoted her career to improving healthcare access and outcomes for the patients and communities she serves. She is a trusted voice among her peers, passionate advocate for access to high-quality, affordable care, and a collaborative leader,” said GHA President and CEO Caylee Noggle. “As Chair of the Georgia Hospital Association Board of Trustees, Vicki's experience, wisdom, and collaborative approach will serve our membership exceptionally well. I am excited to partner with her as we continue advancing policies and initiatives that strengthen Georgia's healthcare system and improve the health of all Georgians.”

Lewis succeeds Scott Steiner, FACHE, the President and CEO of Phoebe Putney Health System, who will serve as Immediate Past Chair and AHA Region 4 Policy Board Delegate.

Atrium Health Georgia Market President Delvecchio Finley was elected by GHA’s members to serve as Chair-Elect.

GHA 2026-2027 Board of Trustees:

Executive Committee

• Chair: Vicki Lewis, FACHE, President and CEO, Coffee Regional Medical Center

• Chair-Elect: Delvecchio Finley, MPP, FACHE, President, Georgia Market, Atrium Health
• Immediate Past Chair & AHA Region 4 Policy Board Delegate: Scott Steiner, FACHE, President and CEO, Phoebe Putney Health System
• AHA Region 4 Policy Board Delegate: Kevin Bierschenk, CEO, Union General Health System
• Governing Board Representative: Lee Lewis, Trustee, Appling Healthcare
• GHA President and CEO: Caylee Noggle

At-Large Trustees

• Heather Dexter, MSHA, MBA, FACHE, President, Emory Healthcare Regional Hospital Division
• Billy Hayes, CEO, Northside Hospital Cherokee
• Bill Lee, CEO, Evans Memorial Hospital
• Stonish Pierce, FACHE, President and CEO, Trinity Health Georgia
• *Anthony Saul, MBA, FACHE, President and COO, Grady Health System
• Damien Scott, PT, MBA, MS, FACHE, CEO, Emanuel Medical Center
• Isaac Sendros, President and CEO, AdventHealth Georgia and AdventHealth Redmond
• Bradley Talbert, FACHE, CEO, Memorial Health
• Dr. Francine Witt, DNP, MBA, LNHA, RN, President and CEO, Effingham Health System

Ex Officio Council Chair Trustees

• GHA Post-Acute Care Council: Eric Crossan, MHA, OT, Market CEO, Encompass Rehabilitation Hospital of Augusta and Encompass Rehabilitation Hospital of Athens
• GHA Behavioral Health Council: Sally Perry, LPC, Divisional Vice President, Universal Health Services, Inc.
• GHA Rural Health Council: Angela Stiggins, MBA, RRT, RCP, Administrator, CommonSpirit Memorial Hospital North Georgia

Governing Board Representatives

• *Gretchen Corbin, Trustee, Wellstar Health System
• Steve Rowe, Trustee, Union General Health System

*Denotes newly elected Board member

GHA Board members serve in a governance role but also advocate on behalf of and support the entire hospital field as they work to fulfill their missions and the mission of GHA to create a healthier Georgia.

“The GHA Board of Trustees plays a vital role in shaping the future of healthcare across Georgia, providing leadership, insight, and guidance that strengthens our ability to serve hospitals, health systems, and the patients who rely on them,” said Noggle. “We are honored to have these accomplished healthcare leaders serving on the Board and look forward to the expertise, perspectives, and commitment they bring as we continue advancing the health and well-being of communities throughout our state.”