CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (CLARKSVILLENOW) – Clarksville today announced the appointment of Alex Villa to Chief Executive Officer effective September 6.

Villa has nearly 15 years of hospital administrative experience, most recently serving as CEO of Western Arizona Regional Medical Center, a 130-bed hospital in Bullhead City, Arizona.

“Tennova Healthcare – Clarksville provides high quality care, and I look forward to serving our caregivers to ensure they have the support they need to continue this important work,” Villa said. “After visiting Clarksville last month and seeing what a welcoming community it is, my wife and I are excited to relocate and become active members of the community.”

Villa’s leadership led to several achievements in the delivery of care. During his tenure, Western Arizona Regional Medical Center was named a Top Performer on Key Quality Measures by the Joint Commission four consecutive years, earned Chest Pain Center accreditation from the Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care, became a designated Cardiac Receiving Center by the Arizona Department of Health, and holds Joint Commission Gold Seal Designations in total hip, knee and shoulder replacements as well as heart failure and outpatient wound care.

“Alex has a proven track record of improving quality, supporting the work of patient care professionals and responding to the needs of communities,” said Bill Wyatt, Chairman, Board of Trustees. “He brings the right experience to help continue to expand how we serve the mid-South region.”

Villa also expanded access to services by recruiting physicians in several specialties, including general surgery, interventional cardiology, primary care, and gastroenterology. Focused efforts on engagement led to the hospital’s highest employee and physician satisfaction.

Previously, Villa held leadership positions at hospitals in California and Nevada. He has been active with non-profit and civic organizations in the communities where he has lived, most recently as a volunteer with the Boys and Girls Club and a board member of the economic development agency.

Alex holds master’s and bachelor’s degrees in Health Administration, both from California State University Northridge.