Atrium Health Navicent Welcomes Rashard Johnson as President

Atrium Health Navicent has welcomed Rashard Johnson as the health system’s new president. Reporting to Atrium Health Georgia Market President Delvecchio Finley, 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, successfully leading teams at several hospitals in North Carolina. He is recognized for his hands-on approach to hospital management and collaborative leadership style.

“Rashard is an accomplished leader who is known for his hands-on approach to hospital management,” said Delvecchio Finley. “He works collaboratively with hospital leadership, medical staff, community partners, and others to drive improvements in clinical outcomes and operational efficiency. We are thrilled to welcome him to Atrium Health Navicent and look forward to working together to deliver exceptional health care to our community.”

Johnson’s previous roles include CEO positions at Emory hospitals in Atlanta, leadership at Advocate hospitals in Chicago, and executive roles at CHI St. Luke’s Health in Houston and UT Southwestern University Hospitals in Dallas.

He holds a master’s degree in Healthcare Administration from the University of Central Florida and is a member of the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) and the National Association of Health Services Executives (NAHSE). Johnson also serves on several nonprofit boards, including the Wingate University Board of Trustees.