Nashville General Hospital Authority Board Announces New Members and Elects Officers

NASHVILLE – October 29, 2024 – For more than a century, Nashville General Hospital has been committed to delivering affordable, exceptional, and comprehensive healthcare to underserved communities. This mission is driven by a devoted, skilled leadership team, with the guidance and support of a strong board of directors.

The NGH Hospital Authority Board elected new officers for fiscal year 2025:

• Board Chair: Pastor Frank Stevenson*
• Vice Chair: Dr. Raymond Martin*
• Secretary: Christy Smith, CFP, CIMA, AIF, CRPC

*Pastor Frank Stevenson has served as the Board Chair since October 2023, and Dr. Raymond Martin has served as Vice Chair since July 2023. Both were reelected for fiscal year 2025. 

The Hospital Authority board also welcomed new members David R. Esquivel and Arie L. Nettles, Ph.D., NCSP, HSP, to serve five-year terms. 

Mr. Esquivel is the Pro Bono Partner at Bass, Berry & Sims. In addition, he advises clients on investigations and litigation matters focused on the financial services sector. He also currently serves as Board Chair of the Tennessee Immigrant and Refugee Rights Coalition.

Dr. Nettles recently retired from Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt where she was professor of Clinical Pediatrics. Prior to her role at Vanderbilt, she served as assistant professor and research scientist at the University of Michigan School of Education and clinical assistant professor at the University of Michigan School of Medicine.

The 11-member Hospital Authority board oversees Nashville General Hospital for the City of Nashville. Members are appointed by the mayor and confirmed by Metro Council. Hospital Authority Meetings are held the last Thursday of each month at 4:30 p.m. in the Nashville General Hospital Board Room. Meetings are recorded and broadcast live on the Metro Nashville Network YouTube channel. 

About Nashville General Hospital 

For more than a century, Nashville General Hospital has been serving the community as a steadfast beacon of care and compassion — making outstanding, comprehensive health care accessible to all. Here, all are welcomed, and all are treated equally. We serve as a lifeline for the health needs of our Nashville community. Your well-being is our primary concern — and our experienced and skilled professionals are here to nurture both health and hope. Every day, we earn the trust of our neighbors through our integrity, accountability, and accessibility. We look forward to another hundred years of providing the care and respect our patients and their families deserve. For more information visit: https://nashvillegeneral.org/

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