Meet Our Leadership Team | Baptist Health System

Our people are at the heart of our mission to serve our communities. Deeply instilled in each of our leaders is the sincere dedication to bring expert health care through world-class innovation and service to our communities. By maintaining close relationships with the people in our communities, our leaders have access to consistent, reliable feedback that helps us strengthen our care processes and improve the health of everyone we serve.

Bill Waechter, MHA

Market CEO, Baptist Health System

Brady Phillips

President and CEO, Westover Hills Baptist Hospital

Charles Handley

Group Chief Financial Officer

Erik Frederick, M.H.A.

President and CEO, Mission Trail Baptist Hospital

Joseph Perez, MDIV, BCC

Chief Mission & Ministry Officer

Kristen Lemus, MSN, MHA, RN

Group Chief Nursing Officer

Rebekah Batot

Group Chief Compliance Officer

Sowjanya Mohan, MD

Group Chief Medical Director

Stephanie Talley

Group Chief Human Resources Officer

Thomas McKinney

President and CEO, Baptist Medical Center

Tripp Lyles

Group Chief Strategy Officer

Vicki Gulczewski, RN, MSN

President and CEO, St. Luke’s Baptist Hospital; Group Chief Operating Officer, Baptist Health System