HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) – The Huntsville Hospital Health System announced the name of the next President of its flagship hospital on Friday. Tracy Doughty will lead Huntsville Hospital as President and Chief Operating Officer beginning on July 1.
Doughty has served as Senior Vice President of Hospital Operations since 2017. He will move into his new role as Jeff Samz assumes the CEO position of the multi-hospital Health System this summer.
Doughty began his career at Huntsville Hospital in 1998. He is a graduate of the University of North Alabama, earning a bachelor’s of science degree in Nursing in 1997. He later received two master’s degrees from The University of Alabama Birmingham. One degree was in Quality and Outcomes Management in Health Systems in 2004 and the other in Health Administration in 2007.
“I am honored to move into this role and to help guide our hospital into the future,” said Doughty.
“It’s a great privilege to serve on a team that is committed to ensuring patient safety and developing quality programs. For 125 years our hospital has focused on serving everyone in our community with healthcare services that they need. I am excited about continuing this legacy.”
“I have worked with and learned from some of the brightest minds in healthcare and I will use those experiences to lead the hospital,” Doughty said, adding that he would continue to focus on engaging patients, employees and physicians, maintaining the financial health and stability of the organization, as well as advancing diversity and inclusion efforts.
In announcing Doughty’ s promotion, Samz said, “Tracy’s response to the current pandemic and his leadership style have helped our organization move through this trying time in a safe and effective manner. He is a well respected servant leader and his hands-on approach will serve him well in this role.”
Doughty is active in many local and regional organizations including:
*The University of North Alabama Foundation *The Committee of 100 – Board Member
*Huntsville Housing Authority Advisory Board
*Downtown Huntsville Inc. *Calhoun Community College Foundation
*Huntsville Hospital’s rep[1]resentative on the Hunts[1]ville EMS (HEMSI) Board
A native of Fayette, Ala[1]bama, Doughty also served as a Commissioned Officer in the U.S. Army Reserves for six years.