Rashard Johnson, President

Rashard Johnson leads the health system's facilities in central Georgia, including Atrium Health Navicent The Medical Center in Macon, Atrium Health Navicent Baldwin in Milledgeville and Atrium Health Navicent Peach in Byron.

Johnson previously served as president of Atrium Health's south market where he successfully led teams at Atrium Health Pineville, Atrium Health Union, Atrium Health Union West and Atrium Health Anson hospitals in North Carolina.

Johnson has also served as CEO for Emory Decatur Hospital, Emory Hillandale Hospital and Emory Long Term Acute Care in the Atlanta area, and led Advocate South Suburban Hospital and Advocate Trinity Hospital in the Chicago area..

Previously, he served as vice president of operations and chief operating officer for CHI St. Luke's Health-The Woodlands, Lakeside, and Springwoods Village Hospitals in the greater Houston, Texas area. Prior to CHI St. Luke's, Johnson served five years as the assistant vice president of support services for UT Southwestern University Hospitals and Clinics in Dallas.

Johnson earned a master's degree in Healthcare Administration from the University of Central Florida. He is a member of the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) and the National Association of Health Services Executives (NAHSE). He also dedicates his time and talent to several nonprofit boards including the Wingate University Board of Trustees.