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Leadership and People

Throughout our history, whether treating common pediatric conditions or giving lifesaving care, our people are at the heart of Children’s Health℠ . Our unique skills and experience, combined with the most up-to-date techniques and technology, provide the most comprehensive health care available.

Executive Administration

  • Christopher J. Durovich headshot
    Christopher J. Durovich President and Chief Executive Officer
  • Kimberly S. Besse headshot
    Kim S. Besse Chief People Officer
  • Brent Christopher headshot
    Brent Christopher President, Children's Medical Center Foundation
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    Robert Fries Chief Financial Officer
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    Matthew P. Moore Chief External Relations Officer and Chief of Staff
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    Dane Peterson Chief Operating Officer
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    Lindsey Tyra Chief Strategy Officer and Co-chair, Joint Pediatric Enterprise
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    Amy Yeager Chief Legal Officer

Dallas Administration

  • Chief Market Executive - Matthew M. Davis - Children's Health
    Matthew M. Davis Chief Market Executive
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    Ben Salinas Executive Vice President, Operations, Dallas Market
  • Jean Storey headshot
    Jean Storey Senior Vice President, Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders, Fetal-Neonatal Services, Heart Center

Plano Administration

  • Vanessa U. Walls headshot
    Vanessa U. Walls Chief Market Executive
  • Joshua Bourgeois headshot
    Joshua Bourgeois Executive Vice President, Chief Nursing Officer and Hospital Operations, Northern Market
  • Kris Sander
    Kris Sanders Senior Vice President, Northern Market Growth and Development
  • Brad Tate, M.D. headshot
    Brad Tate, M.D. Chief Medical Officer, Plano

Physician Administration

  • Dai Chung, MD headshot
    Dai Chung, M.D. Chief Medical Executive
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    Philip A. Bernard, M.D. Chief Medical Information Officer
  • Adam Melton headshot
    Adam Melton Senior Vice President, Physician Operations
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    Brian Wagers, M.D. Chief Quality Officer
  • Tom Zellers, M.D. headshot
    Tom Zellers, M.D. Senior Vice President, Medical Affairs

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    Kelly Abrams Senior Vice President, Supply Chain
  • Usmaan Ahmad - SVP Strategy and Business Development - Children's Health
    Usmaan Ahmad Senior Vice President, Strategy and Business Development
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    Chris Akeroyd Executive Vice President, Chief Information Officer
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    Jennifer Barrera Executive Vice President, Strategic Initiatives
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    Lee Ann Benson Senior Vice President, Maternal-Child Program Development
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    Kathleen Benner Senior Vice President, Associate General Counsel
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    Kristin Cummins Senior Vice President, Quality and Patient Safety
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    Angela Cupp Executive Vice President, Finance
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    Robert Feldbauer Chief Facilities and Real Estate Development Officer
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    Queen Greene Executive Vice President, HR Operations and Shared Services
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    Laran O'Neill Senior Vice President and Chief Advancement Officer, Children's Medical Center Foundation
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    James Rhodes Senior Vice President, Joint Pediatric Enterprise Strategic Development
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    Loyd Skinner Senior Vice President, Revenue Cycle
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    Clayton Smith Senior Vice President, Facilities Management
  • Tammy Webb PhD - Children's Health
    Tammy Webb Chief Nurse Executive
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