Erlanger names Campbell chief of quality, patient safety

Adam Campbell has been named chief of quality and patient safety for Erlanger Health, and is responsible for the development and implementation of strategic initiatives to enhance quality, safety and performance across all aspects of Chattanooga’s biggest hospital.

Prior to joining Erlanger, Campbell was director of clinical improvement and analytics at the Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters in Norfolk, Virginia, and director of clinical policy and analytics at Shriner’s Hospitals for Children. Campbell is also an associate professor at the University of Tennessee’s College of Medicine in Chattanooga and an adjunct professor at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. He has also served as an examiner for the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award.

“Adam’s accomplishments speak for themselves,” Erlanger President Jim Coleman said in an announcement of Campbell’s appointment. “He has been instrumental in streamlining various clinical processes, implementing evidence-based practices and leading initiatives that have resulted in enhanced patient outcomes and increased satisfaction.”

Campbell received his bachelor in psychology from the University of Cincinnati, his Master of Science in experimental psychology from East Tennessee State University and his doctorate in cognitive and neural sciences from the University of South Florida. He studied at the University of Amsterdam, the Netherlands, on a post-doctoral fellowship.

VonWerssowetz joins CHI Primary Care Associates

Family nurse practitioner Megan vonWerssowetz has joined CHI Memorial Primary Care Associates — Atrium, at 1949 Gunbarrel Road. VonWerssowetz earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in nursing from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. She is certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center and has 15 years’ experience caring for patients in hospital and primary care settings.

VonWerssowetz is a native of Chattanooga and a graduate of Chattanooga Christian School.

Fowler and Lord take on new roles at Erlanger Foundation

Kathleen “Katie Beth” Fowler is the new development coordinator, and Samantha Lord has been promoted to director of development for annual giving for the Erlanger Foundation

Fowler joins the Erlanger Foundation from Athens, Georgia, where she attended the University of Georgia, earning her Bachelor of Arts in public relations and a master’s degree in public administration. She completed an undergraduate certificate of nonprofit management and leadership and a graduate specialization in nonprofit administration. As a graduate student, she worked as a student fellow with the Athens Area Community Foundation, managing the Nonprofit of the Year award process and working closely with the board of directors.

Fowler also worked as a graduate research assistantship for two years with the Carl Vinson Institute of Government.

Lord moved to Chattanooga to attend the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga to pursue a business marketing degree. At UTC, she was involved in the American Marketing Association and Student Veterans Affairs. She also was an Erlanger scholar intern within the compliance department. Lord is pursuing a Master of Business Administration.

Lord returned to Erlanger in 2022 as development coordinator before taking on her current role.

The Erlanger Foundation is the fundraising arm of Erlanger Health.

Johnson joins Parkridge board

Soddy-Daisy City Manager Burt Johnson has been selected to serve on the Parkridge Health System board of trustees. Parkridge recently broke ground for a new freestanding emergency room in Soddy-Daisy and is expected to open in the spring of 2024.

Johnson, a graduate of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, is a certified public accountant and a certified municipal finance officer. He began his career with the city of Soddy-Daisy in March 2011 and holds the positions of city manager, finance director and city recorder.

Prior to his work in local government, Johnson worked for Joseph Decosimo and Co., now known as Elliott Davis. He serves on the North Hamilton County Council of the Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce board.

Martin joins Pinnacle Bank in Cleveland, Tenn.

Bill Martin has joined Pinnacle Financial Partners as a financial advisor in the bank’s Cleveland, Tennessee, office at 10 Church St. Martin brings nearly two decades of experience to his role.

Prior to joining Pinnacle, Martin served as market president and commercial relationship manager for First Horizon Bank. In this role, Martin was responsible for managing commercial and private banking lines of business; managing and growing commercial loans and deposits; and partnering with retail banking executives to oversee branch performance.

Martin serves on the boards of United Way of the Ocoee Region, the Museum and Cultural Center at 5ive Points and Junior Achievement of the Ocoee Region. He is also a member of the Cleveland/Bradley Chamber of Commerce and Rotary Club of Cleveland. He received his Bachelor of Arts in business administration from the University of Memphis.

“Bill has a phenomenal track record of building meaningful relationships and helping clients achieve their financial goals,” said Keith Barrett, area manager for Pinnacle in Cleveland. “His experience will help us give more of the service and advice that Pinnacle clients enjoy. We are incredibly fortunate that he chose to join our team here.”

Pinnacle began serving Chattanooga in 2015 when it acquired CapitalMark Bank & Trust. The firm is the fourth largest bank in the market in terms of deposits and is also one of the fastest growing.

Temple joins the Tennessee Secretary of State’s Office

Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett has appointed Bledsoe County native and current Chattanoogan Christina Temple as the new chief of staff for the state office.

In her new role, Temple will serve as a senior advisor to Hargett and lead legislative affairs with the Tennessee General Assembly and Tennessee’s congressional delegation. Additionally, Temple will play a critical role in strengthening the department’s relationships within state government.

Temple served as the New Hampshire state director for the Republication National Committee during the 2022 election cycle. Prior to that, Temple worked as coordinator on the delegates and party organization team on former President Donald Trump’s 2020 campaign. As a political consultant at Hill City Strategies, Temple has worked on various political campaigns.

“As a ninth-generation Tennessean, it is an honor to return home and serve the state of Tennessee,” Temple said in a news release. “I look forward to being a part of the incredible mission of the Office of the Secretary of State and serving the people of Tennessee to the best of my ability.”

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