San Antonio, Texas — Methodist Hospital has appointed Michael Herron, CPA, as the new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Herron has served as a senior finance leader across HCA Healthcare facilities since joining the organization in 2001.

Prior to joining Methodist Hospital, Herron served as the CFO at St. Mark’s Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah for more than ten years, where he was responsible for the oversight of the 312-bed acute hospital, two freestanding emergency departments, three surgical centers, two endoscopy centers and ten clinics. Under his leadership, the hospital secured more than $250 million in capital development funds for construction and expansion of capabilities and service lines, including surgical robotics. Herron provided executive oversight across numerous functions and oversaw the ACFO development program.

Herron previously served as CFO of MountainView Hospital and Southern Hills Hospital in Las Vegas. He is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and holds a bachelor’s degree in finance from the University of Utah and an MBA from Utah State University.
“Michael’s demonstrated leadership over more than two decades of service with HCA Healthcare showcases his commitment to helping physicians and staff provide world-class care to patients in need,” said Ryan Simpson, Chief Executive Officer at Methodist Hospital. “His strategic, impactful CFO leadership will be an asset to our team and an avenue through which he will help us deliver on the Methodist Healthcare mission of ‘Serving humanity to honor God.’”

Herron will transition into his new role effective March 15, 2025.

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