The Carpenter Health Network announced that Ronald “Ron” Hogan has joined the Louisiana-based healthcare network as chief operating officer.
As COO, Hogan, a healthcare industry veteran, will provide leadership and management to ensure operational efficiency, excellence, and financial strength across the company. He will also oversee development and execution of programs designed to provide clinical excellence and exceptional service for the patients and families, providers, and communities served by The Carpenter Health Network.
“Ron will be an excellent addition to The Carpenter Health Network,” said Pat Mitchell, chief executive officer of The Carpenter Health Network. “His broad knowledge of healthcare business priorities will impact the boardroom. Ron’s core-compassion and moral compass will impact those whom we serve.”
Hogan most recently served as chief administrative officer for University of Louisiana-Monroe. In this role, he provided project leadership for ULM in its efforts to partner with an established college of osteopathic medicine. He also served on the ULM Executive Council and as executive leader for multiple departments.
Prior to working with University of Louisiana-Monroe, Hogan served as regional chief financial officer for three years at Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System, Louisiana’s largest Catholic healthcare organization. Hogan also worked as senior vice-president and chief financial officer for St. Francis Medical Center in Monroe, La., where he held additional executive finance and operations roles for 18 years.
Ron received his BBA degree in accounting from Delta State University and earned a Master of Business Administration degree from University of Louisiana-Monroe.
Ron and his wife, Sabrina, reside in Monroe. They enjoy family recreational time, water sports, and basketball. They have six children, three grandchildren, and are expecting a fourth grandchild.