Editorial contact: Candace White | candacewhite@texashealth.org
DALLAS, TEXAS –Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas has named Jim Berg, FACHE, as president effective April 7. Berg joined the organization in 2007 as senior vice president and chief operating officer, and since August 2014 has served as interim president.
In his role as president, Berg has primary oversight of day-to-day activities and responsibility for the annual operating plan.
He shares hospital leadership responsibilities with Chief Nursing Officer Cole Edmonson, D.N.P., R.N., FACHE, NEA-BC, and Chief Medical Officer Aurora Estevez, M.D., M.B.A., FACOG.
Prior to joining Texas Health Resources, Berg led hospitals and health care systems in Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Utah and Missouri.“We are very blessed to have Jim as our president and fellow leadership triad member,” said Edmonson. “He brings an uncompromising focus on our mission, vision, values and pursuit of excellence.”
“Jim’s extensive experience in hospital leadership, in a career that spans over 40 years, makes him an appropriate fit to lead Texas Health Dallas,” said Barclay Berdan, FACHE, chief executive officer, Texas Health Resources. “I look forward to him continuing this role as an integral member of the Texas Health Dallas leadership team and a major contributor to the success of Texas Health Resources.”
Berg served more than 20 years in the U.S. Air Force Reserve, retiring with the rank of lieutenant colonel. He received numerous military awards and decorations, including the Air Force Reserve award for Outstanding Hospital Administrator, three Meritorious Service Medals and a Commendation Medal.
He is a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives and on the boards of the Texas Hospital Association HealthSHARE and the American Hospital Association (AHA) Services, Inc. Each of these organizations is committed to finding innovative solutions to the most pressing challenges facing hospitals.
Berg holds a master's degree in hospital and health care administration from Saint Louis University, where he also received a bachelor’s degree in management sciences, magna cum laude.
About Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas is an 898-bed acute care hospital and recognized clinical program leader, having provided compassionate care to the residents of Dallas and surrounding communities since 1966. US News and World Report has ranked Texas Health Dallas among the nation’s best hospitals in digestive disorders, orthopedics, and neurology and neurosurgery. An affiliate of the faith-based, nonprofit Texas Health Resources system, Texas Health Dallas has approximately 4,000 employees and an active medical staff of more than 1,000 physicians. For more information, call 1-877-THR-WELL, or visit www.TexasHealth.org.