Leadership
Sam Dean
Interim Chief Executive Officer
Kim Harrell, MHA, BSN, CNOR, R.N.
Chief Nursing Officer
Kim brings a wealth of experience and dedication to patient care and safety. Her journey with Merit Health has been marked by a commitment to excellence and a deep compassion for patients and staff. Kim focuses on fostering a culture of excellence, teamwork, and patient-centered care.
Justin Stroud
Chief Financial Officer
Justin Stroud has joined Merit Health Woman's Hospital as chief financial officer. In the past, he was CFO of Merit Health Northwest Mississippi in Clarksdale. He is a licensed certified public accountant and holds a Bachelor of Science in accounting as well as a Master of Business Administration from the University of Southern Mississippi. Stroud is an active member of Rotary International, the Healthcare Financial Management Association and the First Baptist Church Jackson Worship Choir.